Audio Technica Artist Elite AE2500 User Manual

User Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the product, read through the user manual to
ensure that you will use the product correctly.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
■ Features
• Revolutionary dual-element design features two elements (condenser and dynamic) 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 (condenser element)
■ Notes on use
The AE2500 is intended for use in professional applications where remote power is available. It
requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power only to the condenser output of the supplied cable.
Output from the microphone's 5-pin XLRM-type connector is lowimpedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The
included 5m shielded cable features a 5-pin XLRF-type input connector and two standard 3-pin
XLRM-type output connectors. The balanced signals appear across Pins 2 and 3 (condenser) and
Pins 4 and 5 (dynamic). Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output is phased so that positive acoustic pressure
produces positive voltage at Pins 2 and 4.
An integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end
roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the microphone's sensitivity to popping in close vocal use. It also
reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room
reverberation and mechanically-coupled vibrations.
The AE2500 includes an AT8471 isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning,
and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 43°C for
extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.
■ Safety precaution
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an
accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
■
Cautions for the product
• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty
place.
■Connection procedure
Connect the output terminals of the microphone to the 5-pin XLRF-type connector on the
included cable. Connect the two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors on the opposite end of
the cable to devices that have a microphone input (balanced input) compatible with a
phantom power supply.
The output connectors are XLRM-types with polarities as show in the figures below.
Microphone output terminals
PIN1
PIN5
(ground)
(Dynamic cold)
PIN2 PIN4
(Condenser hot) (Dynamic hot)
PIN3 (Condenser cold)
Cable connection diagram
XLR-F5P XLR-M3P×2
① ①
G
② ②
(＋)
③ ③
(－)
①
G
④ ②
(＋)
⑤ ③
(－)
Cable output terminals
PIN1 PIN2
(ground) (hot)
1 2
3
PIN3 (cold)
This product requires
Condenser element
48V DC phantom power
for Condenser element.
Dynamic element
Dual-element Cardioid Instrument Microphone AE2500
■ Specifications
Element
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Low Frequency response
Open circuit sensitivity
Impedance
Maximum input sound level
Dynamic range (typical)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Phantom power requirements
Switch
Weight
Dimensions
Output connector
Cable
Included accessories
• 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm 2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
* Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
For product improvement, the product is sublect to modification without notice.
■
Condenser polar pattern
0°
330° 30°
300° 60°
270° 90°
240° 120°
210° 150°
180°
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
■
Dynamic polar pattern
0°
330° 30°
300°
60°
270°
90°
240° 120°
210° 150°
180°
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
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Condenser, dynamic
Cardioid
20 - 17,000 Hz (condenser)
30 - 10,000 Hz (dynamic)
80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)
-51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser)
-54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)
100 ohms (condenser)
600 ohms (dynamic)
148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser)
158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (normal)
124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)
70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)
11-52 V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)
Flat, roll-off ; 10 dB pad (normal) (condenser only)
390 g
165.0 mm long, 55.0 mm maximun diameter
Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
5m dual shielded, 8-conductor cable,
5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone,
two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors
AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands;
5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter;
soft protective pouch
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Condenser frequency response: 20~17,000Hz
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Frequency in Hertz
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Roll-off
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Dynamic Frequency response: 30~10,000Hz
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