Audio Technica Artist Elite AE2500 Specifications

AE2500
DUAL-ELEMENT CARDIOID MICROPHONE
• 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)
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 low-
impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The included 16.5' (5 m) 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.
To avoid phase cancellation and poor sound, all mic cables must be
wired consistently: Pin 1-to-Pin 1, etc.
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 unwant-
ed mechanical noise.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where
temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods.
Extremely high humidity should also be avoided. Take care to keep
foreign particles from entering the windscreen. An accumulation of
iron or steel filings on the diaphragm, and/or foreign material in the
windscreen's mesh surface, can degrade performance.
AE2500 SPECIFICATIONS †
ELEMENTS
POLAR PATTERN
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
IMPEDANCE
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 1
PHANTOM POWER
REQUIREMENTS
SWITCHES (condenser only)
WEIGHT (less cable)
DIMENSIONS
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
CABLE
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
† In the interest of standards development, A.T .U.S. offers full details on its test
methods to other industry professionals on request.
*1 Pascal = 10 dynes /cm 2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
1
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Polar Pattern (Condenser)
0
330 30
300 60
270 90
240
120
210 150 50
180
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
Polar Pattern (Dynamic)
0
330 30
300 60
270 90
240 120
210 150 50
180
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
www.audio-technica.com
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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 1Pa*
(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 (nominal)
124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
(condenser)
70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa* (condenser)
11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
(condenser)
High-pass filter;
10 dB pad (nominal)
13.8 oz (390 g)
6.50" (165.0 mm) long, 2.17"
(55.0 mm) maximum diameter
Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
16.5' (5 m) dual shielded,
8-conductor cable, 5-pin
XLRF-type connector at
microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type
output connectors
AT8471 isolation clamp for
5 / "-27 threaded stands; 5 /
8 8
3 / "-16 threaded adapter;
8
soft protective pouch
Frequency Response (Condenser)
100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k
Frequency in Hertz
12" or more on axis
Roll-off
Frequency Response (Dynamic)
100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k
Frequency in Hertz
12" or more on axis
Printed in Japan
"-27 to
10 dB
20k
10 dB
20k