Description
The ultimate vocal performance instrument, the Artist Elite AE5400 cardioid condenser delivers pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user. With its superb sonic design, this true condenser features superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise and quiet performance. Featuring the same element as the classic AT4050 studio mic, its large-diaphragm capsule assures an accurate, natural response. It handles high SPL’s and offers protection against plosives/sibilance without compromising high-frequency performance and clarity.
| ELEMENT | Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser |
| POLAR PATTERN | Cardioid |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-20,000 Hz |
| LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF | 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave |
| 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) |
| NOISE | 14 dB SPL |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | 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 |
| SWITCHES | High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| WEIGHT | 11.6 oz (330 g) |
| 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 FURNISHED | AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | T4 |
