Audio-Technica AE5100 Microphone

The Audio-Technica AE5100 is an instrument microphone from Audio-Technica that delivers rich, warm, accurate sound. The AE5100 mic’s large-diaphragm capsule and cardioid pattern delivers accurate, natural response. Its low-profile design permits innovative placement options. The Audio-Technica AE5100 is a condenser mic that offers an outstanding performance-to-size ratio. Low noise and smooth response make the AE5100 a microphone that’s at home in the recording studio as well.
Requires phantom power.

Audio-Technica AE5100 Features

• Large-diaphragm capsule for accurate and natural response
• Low-profile design for easy placement
• Cardioid polar pattern improves sound-source isolation
• Road-tough design
• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
• Integral 80Hz HPF switch and 10dB 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: -36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 150 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 148dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158dB SPL with 10dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 11dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 137dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 83dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 3.2 mA typical
• Switches: High-pass filter; 10dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 5.0 oz. (143 g)
• Dimensions: 5.85″ (148.5 mm) long, 1.02″ (26.0 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; AT8136 windscreen; soft protective pouch
• Audio-Technica Case Style: S4