Audio-Technica AE5400 Datasheet

AE5400

Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone

Features

• Pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user

• Same large-diaphragm element as the renowned AT4050 studio microphone; true condenser design

• Custom transformer improves performance specications by isolating against noise and RF interference, and providing excellent saturation characteristics that contribute to smooth linear sound quality

• Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and quiet performance

• High-quality double-sided PCB uses surface-mount components. Extensive grounding plane and attention to best-practice grounding methods minimize electrical noise

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

• Multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity

• Robust all-metal design for enduring dependability on the road

• Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp provides silent, exible microphone positioning

• Integral 80 Hz high-pass lter switch and 10 dB pad switch

Description

The AE5400 is a handheld condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is designed specically for close-up vocal use in professional live-sound and studio applications.

The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.

The cardioid polar pattern of the microphone is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the element, making it useful for controlling feedback, reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation between performers.

The output of the microphone is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.

The microphone is equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad and a switch that permits choice of at response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass lter).

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The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing. Its multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity. The included AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp permits mounting on any microphone stand with 5/8"-27 threads. A soft protective pouch is also included.

Operation and Maintenance

The AE5400 requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.

Output 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.

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

An integral 80 Hz high-pass lter provides easy switching from a at frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as trafc, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations. To engage the lter, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small pointed instrument to slide the switch toward the “bent” line.

The microphone is also equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad that lowers the microphone’s sensitivity, thus providing higher SPL capability for exible use with a wide range of users and system congurations. To engage the 10 dB pad, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small pointed instrument to slide the switch toward the -10 position.

Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for long periods of time. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

Architect’s and Engineer’s Specications

The microphone shall be a xed-charge condenser designed for handheld or stand use. It shall have a cardioid polar pattern with a uniform 120° angle of acceptance and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. The microphone shall operate from an external 11V to 52V DC phantom power source. It shall be capable of handling sound input levels up to 147 dB (157 dB with 10 dB pad) with a dynamic range of 133 dB. Nominal open-circuit output voltage shall be 10.0 mV at 1V, 1 Pascal. Output shall be low impedance balanced (150 ohms).

The output of the microphone shall be a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.

The microphone shall be equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad and a switch that permits choice of at response or 80 Hz low-frequency roll-off.

The microphone shall be 179.0 mm (7.05") long and have a head diameter of 50.0 mm (1.97"). Weight shall be 330 g (11.6 oz). The microphone shall include a stand clamp and a soft protective pouch.

The Audio-Technica AE5400 is specied.

Specications

Element

Polar pattern

Frequency response

Low frequency roll-off

Open circuit sensitivity

Impedance

Maximum input sound level

Noise

Dynamic range (typical)

Signal-to-noise ratio1

Phantom power requirements

Switches

Weight

Dimensions

Output connector

Audio-Technica case style

Accessories furnished

In the inter est of standards devel opment, A.T.U.S.

offers full details on its test me thods to other industr y

1 Pascal = 1 0 dynes/cm

Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.

Specication s are subject to chang e without notice.

professional s on request.

= 10 microb ars = 94 dB SPL

AE5400

Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser Cardioid 20-20,000 Hz 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave –40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa 150 ohms 147 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 157 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

14 dB SPL 133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) 330 g (11.6 oz)

179.0 mm (7.05") long,

50.0 mm (1.97") head diameter Integral 3-pin XLRM-type T4 AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp for

/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16

threaded adapter; soft protective pouch

303

frequency response: 20 –20,000 Hz

10 dB

100

12" or more on axis Roll-off

330˚

200

Frequency in Hertz

0˚

180˚

500

30˚

150˚

60˚

120˚

10k

90˚

LEGEND

200 Hz

Same as 1 kHz

1 kHz 5 kHz 8 kHz

LEGEND

polar pattern

300˚

270˚

240˚

210˚

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

Response in dB

20k