Audio Technica AE3000

This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

• 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-Ã -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

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

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

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

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