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The Artist Elite 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.
Open Box Audio-Technica Artist Elite AE5100 Microphone Level 1

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • If ur looking for Sound this is IT!!!

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byMOM

    fromdallas TX

    i use it for my percussions rite in the middle of it all and this mic captures all the sounds... a must for percussion player!!!

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