Overview
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.
Features
- Revolutionary dual-element design represents a ground-breaking transducer achievement
- Two elements (condenser and dynamic) are enclosed in a single housing
- Dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell
- Elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship, something practically unachievable with two separate microphones
- Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
- Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad on condenser element
- Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
- Includes a 16.5' (5 m) cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLRM connectors) for separate control over each element
Specifications
| ELEMENTS | 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) |
| SWITCHES | (Condenser Only) High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| WEIGHT | 13.8 oz (390 g) |
| DIMENSIONS | 6.50" (165.0 mm) long, 2.17" (55.0 mm) maximum diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 5-pin XLRM-type |
| CABLE | 16.5' (5 m) dual shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors |
| 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 |
