Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual-Element Kick Drum Microphone

Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual-Element Kick Drum Microphone

Revolutionary dual-element design — condenser and dynamic elements in a single housing.

The Audio-Technica AE2500 kick drum mic has a dynamic element that delivers the aggressive attack of the beater while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. The dual elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship, which is practically unachievable with 2 separate microphones. Robust design provides enduring dependability on the road. The AE2500 microphone features an integral 80Hz HPF switch and a 10dB pad. Includes the Audio-Technica AT8471 isolation clamp.

Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual-Element Kick Drum Microphone Features:

• Revolutionary dual-element design
• Condenser and dynamic elements are contained in a single housing
• Elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship
• Robust design provides enduring dependability on the road
• Integral 80Hz HPF switch and a 10dB pad
• Includes the AT8471 isolation clamp.

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