Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

Providing supreme performance at extreme SPLs, the Artist Elite AE3000 is a high-SPL, large-diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic that excels in applications such as the miking of guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

Applications

Guitar cabinets • Drums/overheads • More

Includes

• Artist Elite AE3000 microphone
• AT8471 isolation clamp for ⅝"-27 threaded stands
• ⅝"-27 to ⅜"-16 threaded adapter
• Soft protective pouch

Features

• Excels in high-SPL applications
• Large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound
• Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal positioning of element vis-à-vis sound source
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• Integral 80Hz HPF switch and 10dB pad

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardiod
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -43dB (7.0mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
• Impedance: 100Ω
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 148dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.; 158dB SPL, with 10dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 11dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 137dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 83dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52VDC, 3mA typical
• Switches: High-pass filter, 10dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 6.0oz. (170g)
• Dimensions (L x max. diameter): 4.55" x 1.89" (115.5 x 48mm)
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.