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Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone
Product Description
Offering exceptional sound quality, the AE5400 uses the same condenser element as the classic AT4050 studio microphone. This large diaphragm element ensures an accurate, natural response. With a 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad, the sound can be perfectly tailored to suit your voice. With a hardened steel body and grille and multi-stage internal windshield, the AE5400 is rugged and durable, with exceptionally low handling noise and protection against plosives and sibilance, making it a fantastic on stage microphone.
- Same element as the renowned AT4050 studio condenser
- Condenser element gives pristine natural sound quality
- Hardened steel body and grille for rugged durability
- Cardioid polar pattern gives improved sound isolation
- Multi-stage grille for reduced plosives and sibilance
- Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
- Ergonomic design for easy handling
- Quiet-Flex stand clamp included for silent, flexible mic positioning
| Element | Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | -40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance | 150 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 147 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 157 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| Low Frequency Roll Off | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave |
| Dynamic Range | 133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical |
| Weight | 330g |
| Dimensions | 7.05" (179.0 mm) long, 1.97" (50.0 mm) head diameter, 1.30" to 0.87" (33.0 mm to 22.0 mm) tapered body diameter |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included | AT8470 Quiet-Flex® stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |
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Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products.
Its expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. Making history.
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