Audio-Technica AE3000

The Artist Elite® AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs. This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani, horns 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. +2 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-a-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 Specifications Microphones Element Polar Pattern Frequency Response Low Frequency Roll Off Open Circuit Sensitivity Maximum Input Sound Level Noise Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phantom Power Requirements Switches Weight Dimensions Output Connector Accessories Included Audio-Technica Case Style

Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Cardioid

20-20,000 Hz

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

-43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

11 dB SPL

137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

83 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

11-52V DC, 3 mA typical

High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)

6.0 oz (170 g)

4.55" (115.5 mm) long, 1.89" (48.0 mm) maximum diameter

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch

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