Audio Technica AE2500

The dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater; the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. Two layers of resistive mesh form multiple densities over the dynamic element's side-entry ports, exercising precise control over the time at which off-axis signals arrive at the diaphragm. The condenser diaphragm is optimally tensioned and aged for long-term consistency and stability.

• Revolutionary dual-element design represents a ground-breaking transducer achievement

• Two elements (condenser and dynamic) are enclosed in a single housing

• Dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell

• Elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship, something practically unachievable with two separate microphones

• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road

• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad on condenser element

• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning

• Includes a 16.5' (5 m) cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLRM connectors) for separate control over each element

ELEMENTS:

Condenser, dynamic

POLAR PATTERN:

Cardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

20-17,000 Hz (condenser)

30-10,000 Hz (dynamic)

LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF:

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)

OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY:

-51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser)

-54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)

IMPEDANCE:

100 ohms (condenser)

600 ohms (dynamic)

MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL:

148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser);

158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

DYNAMIC RANGE:

(typical)

124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:

70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)

PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS:

11-52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)

SWITCHES:

(Condenser Only) High-pass filter;

10 dB pad (nominal)

WEIGHT:

13.8 oz (390 g)

DIMENSIONS:

6.50" (165.0 mm) long,

2.17" (55.0 mm) maximum diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTOR:

Integral 5-pin XLRM-type

CABLE:

16.5' (5 m) dual shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors

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:

R8