Audio-Technica AE5400

The ultimate vocal performance instrument, the Artist Elite AE5400 cardioid condenser delivers pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user. With its superb sonic design, this true condenser features superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise and quiet performance. Featuring the same element as the classic AT4050 studio mic, its large-diaphragm capsule assures an accurate, natural response. It handles high SPL's and offers protection against plosives/sibilance without compromising high-frequency performance and clarity. See more Pristine Sound Quality The Ultimate Vocal Performance Mic

Place yourself among the world’s elite artists. The AE5400 delivers the pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating vocalists.

Cardioid Pattern Cardioid Pattern Condenser Condenser Large Diaphragm Large Diaphragm Microphone 10 dB Pad and 80 Hz HPF Switch Same Element as AT4050 Studio Microphone Natural, Accurate Response

This true condenser features the same large-diaphragm element as the renowned AT4050 studio microphone, ensuring it captures every nuance.

+2 Internal Shock-Mounting Protection from Noise and RF Interference

The mic’s custom transformer isolates against noise and RF interference, and provides excellent saturation characteristics that contribute to smooth linear sound quality.

Features The ultimate vocal performance instrument Pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user Same large-diaphragm element as the renowned AT4050 studio microphone; true condenser design Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and quiet performance High-quality double-sided PCB uses surface-mount components. Extensive grounding plane and attention to best-practice grounding methods minimize electrical noise Multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source Custom transformer improves performance specifications by isolating against noise and RF interference, and providing excellent saturation characteristics that contribute to smooth linear sound quality Robust design for enduring dependability on the road Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp provides silent, flexible microphone positioning 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

Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser

Cardioid

20-20,000 Hz

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

-40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

147 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 157 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

14 dB SPL

133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

11-52V DC, 4 mA typical

High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)

11.6 oz (330 g)

7.05" (179.0 mm) long, 1.97" (50.0 mm) head diameter, 1.30" to 0.87" (33.0 mm to 22.0 mm) tapered body diameter

Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch

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