Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite Series are untouchable in the
ir category. These handheld vocal mics were designed to deliver uncompromising performance in a wide variety of live applications, from concert stages to broadcast to houses of worship. A lot of research went into creating the AE Series, and the results are stunning. Each mic features superior anti-shock engineering for the minimum of handling noise and an overall durability and rugged construction that make them the high-performance mics for the rigors of touring.
The AE5400 is the flagship mic in the Artist Elite Series, a cardioid capacitor microphone that provides excellent natural vocals, with off-axis response that is linear and uniform across the entire frequency range of the mic. It includes a built-in integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad.
Audio Technica AE5400 Features
Pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user
Large-diaphragm element and true condenser design
Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and quiet performance
Excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity
Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
Microphone Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL
147dB (157dB w/Pad)
Output Impedance
150 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio
80dB
Self Noise
14dB
Low Cut Filter
80Hz (-12dB/octave)
Pads
-10dB
Color
Black
Connector
XLR
Weight
0.73 lbs.
Included Accessories
Stand Mount, Microphone Pouch
1 review for Audio-Technica AE5400 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Vocal Microphone
Rated 5 out of 5
Marc Lim –
One word to describe the Audio Technica’s flagship handheld condenser: amazing!
This cost less the premium neumann/shure condensers but it is one of the best sounding stage condensers. The only con is the sensitivity is quite high but that is compensated with the -10 db pad switch you can turn on which will increase the Sound pressure level higher and lower the sensitivity. It also has a highpass filter switch to reduce lower frequencies. Its frequency reponse is akin to a neuman kms105 (20 – 20k Hz) and has a large diapragm element.
Great functionality and fantastic sound. It is basically a AT4050 in a handheld version. This is a gem.
Marc Lim –
One word to describe the Audio Technica’s flagship handheld condenser: amazing!
This cost less the premium neumann/shure condensers but it is one of the best sounding stage condensers. The only con is the sensitivity is quite high but that is compensated with the -10 db pad switch you can turn on which will increase the Sound pressure level higher and lower the sensitivity. It also has a highpass filter switch to reduce lower frequencies. Its frequency reponse is akin to a neuman kms105 (20 – 20k Hz) and has a large diapragm element.
Great functionality and fantastic sound. It is basically a AT4050 in a handheld version. This is a gem.