AUDIO-TECHNICA AE3000

The Artist Elite Series cardioid condenser instrument microphone provides superior performance at extreme sound pressure levels (SPL). The microphone is suitable for capturing guitar boxes, tom tom drums, small snare drum, timpani and overheads. Its large-diaphragm microphone insert combined with a special microphone basket design provides an extremely detailed and open sound. The low-profile side-address design with tapered basket allows for optimal positioning relative to the sound source.

- Excellent for applications with higher sound pressure levels (guitars, drums).

- Wide diaphragm microphone insert combined with a special protective design

grille ensures extremely detailed sound.

- The special design of the grille allows for an optimal position relative to the sound source.

- Robust construction for stage use.

- Integrated 80 Hz bass filter and 10 dB attenuation.

Specifications

- Microphone system: condenser, electret

- Sensitivity: -43 dB (7 mV)

- Max. sound pressure level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB attenuation

- Signal-to-noise ratio: 83 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

- Dynamic range (1 kHz): 133 dB

- Low frequency clipping: 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct.

- Phantom power: 11 - 52 V DC, 3 mA

- Dimensions: 115.5 mm length; 48 mm diameter

- Output connector: 3-pin XLRM

- Accessories: protective case; AT8471 isolation bracket; 5/8"-27 to 3/8-16 threaded adapter