AE5100 Audio-Technica | Audio-Technica

Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

AE5100

A large diaphragm in a small body

Uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments

Large-diaphragm capsule delivers accurate and natural response

Low-profile design permits innovative placement options previously unattainable with a large-diaphragm condenser

Robust design for enduring dependability on the road

Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source

With its large-diaphragm element, the AE5100 guarantees uncompromised quality for all sound recording of acoustic instruments (especially violins and guitars), overheads, percussion, acoustic and choirs.

AE5100 Specifications

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

-36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Impedance

150 Ω

Maximum Input Sound Level

148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (normal)

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

11-52V DC, 3.2 mA typical

Switch

High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)

Weight

143 g

Dimensions

148.5 mm long, 26.0 mm maximun diameter

Output Connector

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Accessories Furnished

AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8＂-27 threaded stands;
5/8＂-27 to 3/8＂-16 threaded adapter;
soft protective pouch