Audio-Technica AE5100 - End-Address Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Audio-Technica AE5100 is an end-address cardioid condenser instrument microphone with a large-diaphragm capsule in a slim body, for overheads, hi-hat, acoustic instruments and other detailed sources. The low profile allows placements that are not practical with typical large-diaphragm condensers.

It offers very low self-noise, a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, and ships with an isolation clamp and windscreen.

Key Features:

• Large-diaphragm capsule in a low-profile end-address body
• Very low 11 dB SPL self-noise and 137 dB dynamic range
• Handles 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL with pad)
• Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad
• Cardioid pattern rejects sound from sides and rear
• Rugged construction for touring
• Includes AT8471 isolation clamp and AT8136 windscreen

Audio-Technica AE5100 — End-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: –36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 150 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, 3.2 mA typical
• Switches: High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Weight: 143 g (5.0 oz)
• Dimensions: 148.5 mm (5.85″) long, 26.0 mm (1.02″) maximum diameter
• MPN: AE5100  ·  UPC: 4961310088514

- AE5100 microphone
- AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands
- 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter
- AT8136 windscreen
- Soft protective pouch

Safety Data Sheet (PDF)