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, with 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