Audio-Technica AE2500

Revolutionary dual-element design represents a ground-breaking transducer achievement

Two elements (condenser and dynamic) are 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 on condenser element

Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning

Includes a 16.5' (5 m) cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLRM connectors) for separate control over each element

ELEMENTS: Condenser, dynamic

POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-17,000 Hz (condenser), 30-10,000 Hz (dynamic)

LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)

OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY: -51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser), -54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)

IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms (condenser), 600 ohms (dynamic)

MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser); 158 dB SPL, w/ 10 dB pad (nominal)

DYNAMIC RANGE (typical): 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)

PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)

SWITCHES (Condenser Only): High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)

WEIGHT: 13.8 oz (390 g)

DIMENSIONS: 6.50" (165.0 mm) long, 2.17" (55.0 mm) maximum diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type

CABLE: 16.5' (5 m) dual shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors

ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch

AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: R8