Audio-Technica Artist Elite AE2500 Cardioid Condenser and Dynamic Dual-Element Instrument Microphone

The ultimate kick-drum mic, the 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.

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 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)
• 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
• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 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