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Audio Technica AE2500 Dual Element Cardioid Instrument Microphone

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  • Dual-element kick drum microphone with condenser and dynamic capsules.
  • Captures both beater attack and drum shell resonance simultaneously.
  • Perfect phase alignment without using two separate microphones.
  • Handles extremely high sound pressure levels with clarity.
  • Ideal for kick drums and other high-SPL instruments.
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Description

Audio-Technica AE2500 Dual Element Cardioid Instrument Microphone is a revolutionary kick-drum microphone that combines condenser and dynamic elements in a single housing to deliver powerful, studio-quality drum sound in both live and recording environments. Designed as the ultimate solution for kick drum miking, the AE2500 captures both the sharp attack of the beater and the deep resonance of the drum shell simultaneously.

The dynamic element reproduces the aggressive punch and impact, while the condenser element captures the low-frequency body and tonal detail. Because both elements are perfectly aligned within the same microphone body, phase coherence is maintained — something extremely difficult to achieve using two separate microphones.

Engineered for professional touring and studio use, the AE2500 features a rugged construction built to withstand demanding stage conditions. An integrated high-pass filter and 10 dB pad on the condenser element allow precise control over low-frequency buildup and high sound pressure levels.

Ideal for kick drums and other high-SPL instruments, the AE2500 delivers clear, controlled, and powerful sound with minimal setup complexity.

Key Features

• Dual-element design with condenser and dynamic capsules in one housing

• Dynamic element captures aggressive beater attack

• Condenser element captures low-frequency body and tonal detail

• Perfect phase alignment between both elements

• Ideal for kick drum and high-SPL instrument applications

• Integrated 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad on condenser element

• Rugged construction for touring and live sound use

• Includes special cable for independent control of both elements

Specification

• Element: Condenser, Dynamic

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency Response: 20 – 17,000 Hz (condenser)
30 – 10,000 Hz (dynamic)

• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)

• Open Circuit Sensitivity: −51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser)
−54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)

• Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser)
158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)

• Dynamic Range: 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)

• Phantom Power Requirements: 11–52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)

• Weight: 390 g

• Cable: 5 m dual shielded cable, 5-pin XLRF to dual 3-pin XLRM

• Dimensions: 165.0 mm long, 55.0 mm maximum diameter

• Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type