I have the opportunity to buy an Audio Technica AE3000 mic.
Has anyone had any experience of one?
Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone
Re: Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone
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- Hugh Robjohns
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Re: Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone
Nor me, and I've never actually seen one let alone use one!
It appears to be a pretty flat and smooth electret LDC with cardioid pattern, but it's primary strength is its very high SPL capability 149dB, or 159 with pad switched in), making it a good choice for loud guitar cabs, brass, close drum mics, etc.
Self-noise is a little high for an LDC at 11dBA, but not a problem for the intended role with loud sources, and still much less than most SDCs. Sensitivity is sensible at 7mV/Pa.
All in all, it looks like a good mic for loud things!
It appears to be a pretty flat and smooth electret LDC with cardioid pattern, but it's primary strength is its very high SPL capability 149dB, or 159 with pad switched in), making it a good choice for loud guitar cabs, brass, close drum mics, etc.
Self-noise is a little high for an LDC at 11dBA, but not a problem for the intended role with loud sources, and still much less than most SDCs. Sensitivity is sensible at 7mV/Pa.
All in all, it looks like a good mic for loud things!
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Re: Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone
Specs say phantom power in the usual 12-52V range.
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