Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AE4100
Dynamic, cardioid, handheld vocal mic for live sound (Artist Elite series)
Power None (passive). Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −55 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 35%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 13%
- Rated range
- 90 – 18k Hz
vs 25 handheld dynamics
More output than 12% of 25 handheld dynamics.
Each stripe is one handheld dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 1.
"frequency response: 90–18,000 Hz", "12" or more on axis" (about 30 cm). No dB labels: scaled from the "10 dB" mark and set to 0 dB at 1 kHz. 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
From the spec sheet, p. 1.
"polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −55 dBV/Pa (1.7 mV/Pa)open circuit. "–55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa"; no frequency stated. | p. 1 |
| Output impedance | 250 ohmlow impedance, balanced. "Impedance: 250 ohms". | |
| Rated frequency range | 90 Hz to 18 kHz"90-18,000 Hz"; no tolerance stated. | |
| Powering | none (passive)Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male, integral"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 310 g"310 g (10.9 oz)"; the user guide says "less accessories". | |
| Dimensions | 177 × 48 mmLength 177.0 mm, head diameter 48.0 mm. The user guide adds a tapered body diameter of 33.0 to 22.0 mm. | |
| Supplied accessories | 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 | |
| Angle of acceptance | 120°, uniform | |
| Polarity | Pin 2 hot: positive acoustic pressure gives positive voltage at pin 2 | |
| Housing | All-metal; back-cavity assembly "floats" inside the handle shell against handling noise; multi-stage grille against plosives and sibilance | |
Documents
- AE4100 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone, spec sheet0001-0137-01
- AE4100 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone, user guideP51450-EN
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © Audio-Technica, unchanged, with its original address.
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