Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AE5100
Large-diaphragm condenser (fixed-charge back plate) in a slim end-address body, cardioid, for instruments, with 80 Hz high-pass and 10 dB pad switches
Power Phantom 11-52 V DC.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −36 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 58%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 71%
- Self-noise
- 11 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 78%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 79%
- Max SPL
- 148 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 88%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 87%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 58% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 91% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 95% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the submittal, p. 2.
Printed under the graph: "12\" or more on axis" (30 cm or more); "frequency response: 20–20,000 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
From the submittal, p. 2.
"polar pattern", full circle, 0° up; "SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION". Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the submittal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | large diaphragm"Large-diaphragm capsule delivers accurate and natural response"; "Low-profile design permits innovative placement options previously unattainable with a large-diaphragm condenser". Size not stated. | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −36 dBV/Pa (15.8 mV/Pa)open circuit. "–36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa". | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 11 dB(A)typical, A-weighted (Audio Precision System One). "Noise: 11 dB SPL"; the 2002 sheet marks it with the footnote "Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One". | |
| Max SPL | 148 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD; also 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 83 dB1 kHz at 1 Pa; typical, A-weighted. The Japanese manual: "83dB以上" (83 dB or more). | |
| Dynamic range | 137 dB1 kHz at max SPL, typical | |
| Output impedance | 150 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHzTolerance not stated. | |
| Powering | phantom 11-52 V DC"11-52V DC, 3.2 mA typical". | |
| Current draw | 3.2 mAtypical | |
| Low cut | flat, roll-off; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave; high-pass"Low frequency roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave"; "Switches: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)". | |
| Pad | −10 dB"10 dB pad (nominal)". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (integral)"Integral 3-pin XLRM-type". | |
| Weight | 143 g"143 g (5.0 oz)"; the 2002 sheet: "less accessories". | |
| Dimensions | 26 × 148.5 mmDiameter × length: "148.5 mm (5.85") long, 26.0 mm (1.02") maximum diameter". The Japanese drawing shows the body stepping down to 21 and 20 mm towards the connector. | |
| Supplied accessories | AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; AT8136 windscreen; soft protective pouch | |
| Series | Artist Elite | p. 1 |
| ApplicationsAudio-Technica | Overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments | |
| Angle of acceptance | Uniform 120° | |
| Output | Low impedance balanced, pin 2 hot | |
| Case style | S4 | p. 2 |
| Operating temperature | Avoid more than 43 °C (110 °F) for long periods, and very high humidity | p. 1 |
| From the manual | ||
| Made in | Japan | p. 1 |
Documents
- AE5100 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphonesubmittal sheet, 0001-0170-01
- AE5100 Cardioid Condenser Microphonespec sheet, P51491-EN
- AE5100 取扱説明書Japanese user manual
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