Audio-Technica AE3000 - Side-Address Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Audio-Technica AE3000 is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser built for high-SPL instrument miking such as guitar cabinets, toms and brass. Its large capsule and open headcase give an accurate, open sound, and the low-profile side-address body with tapered grille makes it easy to position close to the source.

An integral 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, plus an included isolation clamp, make it a practical stage and studio tool.

Key Features:

• Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule
• Handles up to 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL with pad)
• Low 11 dB SPL self-noise and 137 dB dynamic range
• Low-profile side-address body with tapered grille
• Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Cardioid pattern improves isolation from sides and rear
• AT8471 isolation clamp included

Audio-Technica AE3000 — Side-Address Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• 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)
• Noise: 11 dB SPL
• 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
• Switches: High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Weight: 170 g (6.0 oz)
• Dimensions: 115.5 mm (4.55″) long, 48.0 mm (1.89″) maximum diameter
• MPN: AE3000  ·  UPC: 4961310088521

- AE3000 microphone
- AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
- Soft protective pouch

Safety Data Sheet (PDF)