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Audio-Technica AE3000 Instrument Condenser Microphone

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Overview

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.

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

A great mic to have on hand when dealing with high volume sound sources. Order today.

Specs

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
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