Audio-Technica AE5400 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone

The ultimate vocal performance instrument, the Artist Elite AE5400 cardioid condenser delivers pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user. With its superb sonic design, this true condenser features superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise and quiet performance. Featuring the same element as the classic AT4050 studio mic, its large-diaphragm capsule assures an accurate, natural response. It handles high SPL's and offers protection against plosives/sibilance without compromising high-frequency performance and clarity.

Key Features

• The ultimate vocal performance instrument
• Pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user
• Same large-diaphragm element as the renowned AT4050 studio microphone; true condenser design
• Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and quiet performance
• High-quality double-sided PCB uses surface-mount components. Extensive grounding plane and attention to best-practice grounding methods minimize electrical noise
• Multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Custom transformer improves performance specifications by isolating against noise and RF interference, and providing excellent saturation characteristics that contribute to smooth linear sound quality
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• Quiet-Flex stand clamp provides silent, flexible microphone positioning
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

Technical Specifications

ELEMENT
Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser
POLAR PATTERN
Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIt'sENSITIVITY
-40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE
150 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
147 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
157 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE
14 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
SWITCHES
High-pass filter;
10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT
11.6 oz (330 g)
DIMENSIONS
7.05" (179.0 mm) long,
1.97" (50.0 mm) head diameter,
1.30" to 0.87" (33.0 mm to 22.0 mm) tapered body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE
T4