Audio-Technica AE3000 Instrument Condenser Microphone

Supreme performance at extreme SPLs. The Artist Elite AE3000 is a cardioid condenser instrument mic that excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the head case to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal microphone positioning. Requires phantom power. AE3000 Instrument Condenser Microphone Features:

• Excels in high-SPL applications
• Large-diaphragm capsule Extremely accurate and open sound
• Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad.

AE3000 Instrument Condenser Microphone 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: -43 dB (7 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
• Switch: High-pass filter; 10 dB
• Weight (microphone): 6.0 oz. (170 g)
• Dimensions: 4.55" (115.5 mm) long, 1.89" (48.0 mm) maximum 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
• Audio-Technica case style: R6.