Audio-Technica Artist Elite AE3000 Hi-SPL Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Artist Elite AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs.

This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as 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.

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-a-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 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

• ELEMENT: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20,000 Hz
• LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• NOISE: 11 dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 83 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
• SWITCHES: High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• 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: R6