Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
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.
General 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 -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
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 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
Audio-Technica Case Style R6