This instrument microphone from Audi-Technica is built to last on the road.
The ultimate kick-drum mic, the Audio-Technica's Artist Elite AE2500 dual-element instrument microphone features cardioid condenser and dynamic capsules combined in one housing. The dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater; the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. Two layers of resistive mesh form multiple densities over the dynamic element's side-entry ports, exercising precise control over the time at which off-axis signals arrive at the diaphragm. The condenser diaphragm is optimally tensioned and aged for long-term consistency and stability.
- 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 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad on condenser element
- Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
- Includes a 16.5' (5 m) cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLRM connectors) for separate control over each element
- ELEMENTS Condenser, dynamic
- POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-17,000 Hz (condenser)
- 30-10,000 Hz (dynamic)
- LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)
- OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser)
- -54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)
- IMPEDANCE 100 ohms (condenser)
- 600 ohms (dynamic)
- MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser);
- 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
- DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)
- SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)
- PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)
- SWITCHES (Condenser Only) High-pass filter;
- 10 dB pad (nominal)
- WEIGHT 13.8 oz (390 g)
- DIMENSIONS 6.50" (165.0 mm) long,
- 2.17" (55.0 mm) maximum diameter
- OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
- CABLE 16.5' (5 m) dual shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors
- ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
- AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R8
