Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual-Element Instrument Microphone

Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual-Element Instrument Microphone

Product Description
The Audio-Technica AE2500 is a professional dual-element instrument microphone designed primarily for kick drums, bass cabinets, and other high-SPL instruments. It combines a condenser capsule and a dynamic capsule within a single housing, allowing it to capture both the sharp attack and the full-bodied tonal characteristics of an instrument simultaneously. The two elements are precisely phase-aligned, delivering a balanced and natural sound without the phase issues commonly encountered when using multiple microphones.

Features

• Dual-element design with both condenser and dynamic capsules in a single microphone.
• Cardioid polar pattern for focused sound capture and reduced background noise.
• Dynamic element captures powerful attack and transient response.
• Condenser element captures detailed tonal character and low-frequency depth.
• Factory-aligned phase relationship between both elements for cohesive sound reproduction.
• High SPL handling capability, making it ideal for kick drums and loud instruments.
• Built-in 80 Hz high-pass filter on the condenser element.
• Integrated 10 dB pad for handling extremely loud sound sources.
• Rugged metal construction designed for touring and professional studio use.
• Includes isolation clamp for secure mounting and reduced vibration transfer.
• Supplied with a 5-meter breakout cable featuring one 5-pin XLR connector and two standard 3-pin XLR outputs for independent control of each element.
• Requires phantom power for the condenser element.
• Suitable for kick drum, bass guitar cabinets, percussion, and other high-impact instrument applications.