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.
Overview
- 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-à-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
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Weight | 170g |
| Dimensions | 4.55" (115.5 mm) long, 1.89" (48.0 mm) maximum diameter |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included | AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |
