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Audio-Technica AE5400

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AE5400 is a handheld condenser microphone designed for live performance applications. It uses a true condenser capsule and a transformer-coupled output circuit.

Handling noise is reduced through “anti-shock engineering,” which presumably means the capsule is shockmounted within the mic body.

The amplifier circuit is a dual-sided, surface-mount PCB.

Two switches on the microphone body enable a high-pass filter (80Hz) and a -10dB pad.

The mic ships with a clip (p/n AT8470) and a storage pouch.

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Specifications

Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Cardioid (10.0 mV/Pa; 20-20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: 12db @ 80Hz HPF (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 21.4mm Capsule diameter: 29.1mm Diaphragm gauge: 2 microns	150 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 157 dB Self-noise: 14.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
330g (11.64oz)	179mm (7.05'')	n/a	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 11-52v

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