Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual Element Kick Drum Microphone

The AE2500 is the ultimate kick-drum mic with a revolutionary dual-element design represents a groundbreaking transducer achievement.

Features:
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 2 separate microphones

Robust design for enduring dependability on the road

Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10dB pad on condenser element

Technical Info

Elements: Condenser, dynamic

Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Dynamic Range (Typical): 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max. SPL (condenser)

Frequency Response:
20 - 17,000 Hz (condenser)
30 - 10,000 (dynamic)

Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V, 3 mA typical (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)

Switches: 10 dB pad; roll-off (condenser)

Impedance:
100 ohms (condenser)
600 ohms (dynamic)

Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB per octave (condenser)

Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser)

Weight: 13.8 oz (390 g)

Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type

Accessories Furnished: AT8471 isolation clamp; 3/8 in.-16 threaded adapter; protective pouch