The Artist Elite AE5100 is an instrument microphone from Audio-Technica that delivers rich, warm, accurate sound. The AE5100 mic's large-diaphragm capsule and cardioid pattern delivers accurate, natural response. Its low-profile design permits innovative placement options. The Audio-Technica AE5100 is a condenser mic that offers an outstanding performance-to-size ratio. Low noise and smooth response make the AE5100 a microphone that's at home in the recording studio as well. Requires phantom power.

Audio-Technica Artist Elite AE5100 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: -36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• IMPEDANCE: 150 ohms
• MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 148dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158dB SPL with 10dB pad (nominal)
• NOISE: 11dB SPL
• DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 137dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
• SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 83dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
• PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 3.2 mA typical
• SWITCHES: High-pass filter; 10dB pad (nominal)
• WEIGHT: 5.0 oz. (143 g)
• DIMENSIONS: 5.85" (148.5 mm) long, 1.02" (26.0 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; AT8136 windscreen; soft protective pouch
• AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: S4

Audio-Technica Artist Elite AE5100 Microphone Features:

• Large-diaphragm capsule for accurate and natural response
• Low-profile design for easy placement
• Cardioid polar pattern improves sound-source isolation
• Road-tough design
• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
• Integral 80Hz HPF switch and 10dB pad

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