Audio-Technica AE4100 Specifications

• Aggressive sound that stays up-front in the mix

• Optimized for the stage with excellent isolation properties

• Superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise

• Tough, durable, resilient – built for the road

• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source

Output from the microphone’s XLRM-type connector is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot” – positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.

To avoid phase cancellation and poor sound, all mic cables must be wired consistently: Pin 1-to-Pin 1, etc. For a high-impedance (Hi-Z) mic input, connect a Lo-Z balanced cable to a Hi-Z matching transformer (A-T CP8201 or equal) at the equipment input.

When using the AE4100 in settings with a stage monitor speaker, the speaker should be located 180° off axis (at the rear of the microphone). This placement, in conjunction with the microphone’s uniform cardioid pickup pattern, will vir tually eliminate the possibility of undesired audio feedback.

The high sensitivity of the AE4100 assures useful output and an excellent match to most input sources. In some cases, however, an attenuator such as the Audio-Technica AT8202 may be required between the microphone and preamplifier to avoid overloading sensitive input stages.

Take care to keep foreign particles from entering the windscreen. An accumulation of iron or steel filings on the diaphragm, and/or foreign material in the windscreen’s mesh surface, can degrade performance.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Audio-Technica brand products purchased in the U.S.A.are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.(A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S.or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return. This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or f ailure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the ev ent of unauthorized repair or modification, or removal or defacing of the product labeling.

For return approval and shipping information,contact the Service Department, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.

Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S.will have no liability for

any consequential, incidental, or special damages; any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires when this warranty expires.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you ma y have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.

AE4100 SPECIFICATIONS

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ELEMENT Dynamic POLAR PATTERN Cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE 90-18,000 Hz OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa* IMPEDANCE 250 ohms WEIGHT (less accessories) 10.9 oz (310 g) DIMENSIONS 6.97" (177.0 mm) long, 1.89"

(48.0 mm) head diameter, 1.30" to 0.87" (33.0 mm to 22.0 mm) tapered body diameter

OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8470 Quiet-Flex™stand

clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands;5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch

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In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S.offers full details on its test methods to other industry professionals on request.

*1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm

= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224

Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England

www.audio-technica.com

AE4100

CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE

Polar Pattern

330

300

270

240

210

180

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

LEGEND

200 Hz

1 kHz 5 kHz 8 kHz

120

150

LEGEND

Frequency Response

200100

12" or more on axis

500

Frequency in Hertz

10k

20k

10 dB

Response in dB