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 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.

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
IMPEDANCE	100 ohms
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 (typical)	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
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	R6