The ultimate kick-drum mic, the Artist Elite AE2500 dual-element instrument microphone features cardioid condenser and dynamic capsules combined in one housing. The dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater; the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. Two layers of resistive mesh form multiple densities over the dynamic element’s side-entry ports, exercising precise control over the time at which off-axis signals arrive at the diaphragm. The condenser diaphragm is optimally tensioned and aged for long-term consistency and stability.
Specifications
- Element: Condenser, dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20-17,000 Hz (condenser) 30-10,000 Hz (dynamic)
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser) -54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)
- Impedance: 100 ohms (condenser) 600 ohms (dynamic)
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser); 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
- Dynamic Range(typical): 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)
- Signal-to-noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)
- Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)
- Weight: 390 g
- Dimensions: 6.50" (165.0 mm) long, 2.17" (55.0 mm) maximum diameter
- Switches: (Condenser Only) High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)
- Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
- Accessories Furnished: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
- Audio-Technica Case Style: R8
