The Artist Elite® AE5100 large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument microphone provides uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments. With rich, warm, accurate sound, the AE5100 also incorporates the most essential ingredients for quality live sound in a choir microphone. Its large-diaphragm capsule delivers accurate, natural response, while its low-profile design permits innovative placement options. With a lower profile than the large studio microphones to which it compares sonically, the AE5100 offers an outstanding performance-to-size ratio. With its low noise and smooth response, the AE5100 is ideal for recording, too.

• Large-diaphragm capsule delivers accurate and natural response
• Low-profile design permits innovative placement options previously unattainable with a large-diaphragm condenser
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• Includes isolation clamp for shock protection, secure mounting and easy positioning
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

Microphones
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
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)
Weight	5.0 oz (143 g)
Dimensions	5.85" (148.5 mm) long, 1.02" (26.0 mm) maximum diameter
Output Connector	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included	AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8136 windscreen; soft protective pouch
Audio-Technica Case Style	S4