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Audio-Technica AE2500
Photo: Audio-Technica, from its submittal, p. 1.

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Audio-Technica AE2500

Dual-element kick-drum mic: a cardioid condenser and a cardioid dynamic capsule in one housing, each on its own output

Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−51 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
24 dB(A) computed
Max SPL
148 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 17k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the submittal, p. 2. Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more); "condenser frequency response: 20–17,000 Hz". Room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the submittal, p. 2. "condenser polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the submittal
Sensitivity−51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV/Pa), condenser element, open circuit; also −54 dBV/Pa, dynamic element, open circuit. "–51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser); –54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)".p. 2
Self-noise24 dB(A), condenser element. Not stated; 94 dB minus the 70 dB signal-to-noise ratio of the condenser element (typical, A-weighted).
Max SPL148 dB SPL, condenser element, 1 kHz, 1% THD; also 158 dB SPL, condenser element with 10 dB pad (nominal). Not stated for the dynamic element.
Signal-to-noise ratio70 dB, condenser element, 1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted
Dynamic range124 dB, condenser element, 1 kHz at max SPL, typical
Output impedance100 ohm, condenser element; also 600 ohm, dynamic element
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 17 kHz, condenser element; also [30, 10000], dynamic element. Tolerance not stated.
Poweringphantom 11-52 V DC (condenser element only; the dynamic needs none). "11-52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)"; "requires 11V to 52V phantom power only to the condenser output of the supplied cable" (p. 1).
Current draw3 mA, typical, condenser element
Low cutflat, roll-off; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave; high-pass. "80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)"; "Switches: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) (condenser only)".
Pad−10 dB, condenser element only. "10 dB pad (nominal)".
ConnectorXLR-5 male (integral). "Integral 5-pin XLRM-type".
Weight390 g. "390 g (13.8 oz)"; the 2002 sheet: "less cable".
Dimensions55 × 165 mm. Diameter × length: "165.0 mm (6.50") long, 55.0 mm (2.17") maximum diameter".
Supplied accessories5 m cable, XLR-5 female to two XLR-3 male; AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
SeriesArtist Elitep. 1
Applications (Audio-Technica)Kick drum; also guitar and bass cabinets and percussion
Cable5 m (16.5') dual shielded, 8-conductor; XLR-5 female at the mic, two XLR-3 male outputsp. 2
Angle of acceptanceUniform 120°p. 1
Case styleR8p. 2
Operating temperatureAvoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidityp. 1

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