AUDIO-TECHNICA AE5100 Microphone

AUDIO-TECHNICA AE5100 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Audio-Technica AE5100 is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument microphone from the Artist Elite series, providing uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings, choir, and other acoustic instruments. Its large-diaphragm capsule delivers a rich, warm, accurate response, while the low-profile design — smaller than typical large-diaphragm studio condensers — allows flexible placement without visual intrusion. A switchable high-pass filter and 10 dB pad provide additional control. Phantom power is required.

Key Features

• Large-diaphragm fixed-charge condenser capsule for rich, warm, and accurate sound reproduction across a wide range of acoustic instruments.
• Low-profile design that is more compact than typical large-diaphragm studio condensers, providing an outstanding performance-to-size ratio.
• Cardioid polar pattern with a uniform 120° acceptance angle for consistent, focused pickup of the intended source.
• Switchable high-pass filter (-12 dB/octave at 80 Hz) to reduce proximity effect and low-frequency rumble.
• Switchable 10 dB pad for use with high-SPL sources.
• Handles up to 148 dB SPL (158 dB with pad) for versatile use from delicate acoustic sources to loud instruments.

Technical Specifications

• Product code: AE5100
• Type: Fixed-charge back-plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Open circuit sensitivity: -36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 150 ohms
• Maximum input sound level: 148 dB SPL (158 dB with 10 dB pad)
• Dynamic range: 137 dB
• High-pass filter: 80 Hz, -12 dB/octave (switchable)
• Pad: 10 dB (switchable)
• Phantom power: 11 to 52V DC
• Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

What's Included

• 1 x AE5100 microphone
• 1 x Stand clamp
• 1 x Soft protective pouch

Who Is It For?

• Recording engineers and producers who need a large-diaphragm condenser for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, strings, choir, and other acoustic instruments in studio and live recording situations.
• Live sound engineers who prefer a large-diaphragm condenser's warmer response for overhead or acoustic instrument miking in professional live-sound applications.

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