Audio-Technica AE3000 large diaphragm condenser instrument mic

Cardioid electret microphone offering exceptional sound performance on acoustic instruments. Designed to work at high sound pressure levels, the AE3000 proves indispensable for all percussive instruments. Its large diaphragm element excels with acoustic guitars, guitar amps, toms, overheads, percussion, snare, timpani and other acoustic instruments.

• Compact, discreet, easy to position microphone
• Small (at just 11.5cm), reaching up to 158dB SPL with the pad
• 10dB and 138dB dynamic low-cut filter at a featherweight 170g
• Ideal for acoustic guitar amp, toms, snare, brass and overheads
• Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal positioning of element vis-à-vis sound source
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• 80 Hz high Pass Filter and 10 dB pad
• Product designed and manufactured in Japan, guaranteed for 15 years
• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• 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)
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Dynamic Range: 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
• Weight: 170g