Product Overview
The Artist Elite AE2500 dual-element instrument microphone from Audio-Technica is the ultimate kick-drum mic, featuring cardioid condenser and dynamic capsules combined within a single housing. The condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell, while the dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater. It comes with 2 layers of resistive mesh that form multiple densities over the dynamic element’s side-entry ports, thus exercising precise control over the time at which off-axis signals arrive at the diaphragm. Additionally, the condenser diaphragm is optimally-tensioned and aged for long-term stability and consistency.
Includes
- AE2500 dual-element instrument microphone
- AT8471 isolation clamp for ⅝"-27 threaded stands
- ⅝"-27 to ⅜"-16 threaded adapter
- Soft protective pouch
Features
- Revolutionary dual-element design represents a ground-breaking transducer achievement
- Two elements (condenser and dynamic) are enclosed in a single housing
- Dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell
- Elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship, something practically unachievable with two separate microphones
- Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
- Integral 80Hz HPF switch and 10dB pad on condenser element
- Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
- Includes a 16.5' (5m) cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLR-M connectors) for separate control over each element
Specifications
- Elements: Condenser, Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response:
- Condenser: 20Hz - 17,000Hz
- Dynamic: 30Hz - 10,000Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave (condenser)
- Open Circuit Sensitivity:
- Condenser: -51dB (2.8mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
- Dynamic: -54dB (1.9mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
- Impedance:
- Condenser: 100Ω
- Dynamic: 600Ω
- Maximum Input Sound Level:
- Condenser: 148dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.
- Nominal: 158dB SPL, with 10dB pad
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 124dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL (condenser)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa (condenser)
- Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52VDC, 3mA typical (condenser)
- Switches: (Condenser only) High-pass filter, 10dB pad (nominal)
- Weight: 13.8oz. (390g)
- Dimensions (L x diameter): 6.5" x 2.17" (165 x 55mm) max
- Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
- Cable: 16.5' dual-shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors
- Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.