Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Large-diaphragm side-address cardioid condenser instrument microphone
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SKU: AE3000
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Description

The Audio-Technica AE3000 is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument microphone for guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani, horns, and overheads. The side-address capsule and open, tapered grille sit close to the source without blocking the cabinet or kit.

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
  • Impedance: 100 ohms
  • Maximum SPL: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL with 10 dB pad
  • 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: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
  • Switches: High-pass filter; 10 dB pad
  • Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  • Dimensions: 115.5 mm (4.55") long, 48.0 mm (1.89") maximum diameter
  • Weight: 170 g (6.0 oz)

In the Box

  • AE3000 microphone
  • AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
  • 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
  • Soft protective pouch