The AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone from Audio-Technica is a large-diaphragm side-address microphone designed for capturing instruments rich in transient response. Guitar cabinets, drums, and percussion signals are accurately reproduced without noise and distortion. The capsule features a cardioid polar pattern which effectively minimizes noise at the off-axis sections of the capsule, providing high gain-before-feedback response and minimal ambient noise. A high-pass filter switch eliminates noise below 80 Hz and a -10 dB pad increases headroom when capturing signals at close proximity or at high levels. The microphone is powered by an external 11 to 52V phantom power source.
Key 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-à-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
Technical Specifications
| Microphones |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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) |
| Weight |
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 |
| Audio-Technica Case Style |
R6 |
What's Included
- Audio-Technica AE-3000 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Instrument Microphone
- AT8471 Isolation Clamp for 5/8"-27 Threaded Stands
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 Threaded Adapter
- Protective Pouch
