Audio-Technica AE3000 Condenser Microphone (Cardioid)

Audio-Technica AE3000 Condenser Microphone (Cardioid)Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone FEATURES Excels in high-SPL applications Large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal positioning of element vis-à-vis sound source Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source Robust design for enduring dependability on the road Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad SPECIFICATIONS Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave Open Circuit Sensitivity: -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) Noise:  11 dB SPL Dynamic Range: 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Signal-to-Nois