Description Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone is a high-performance large-diaphragm condenser microphone engineered to handle extremely high sound pressure levels while delivering clear, detailed audio. Part of the Artist Elite® series, the AE3000 is ideal for demanding live sound and studio applications involving loud instruments. Designed for versatility, the AE3000 excels when miking guitar cabinets, toms, snare drums, timpani, brass instruments, and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule, combined with an open headcase architecture, produces an accurate, open sound with excellent transient response and clarity even at high volumes. The microphone features a low-profile, side-address design with a tapered grille, allowing precise placement in tight spaces around drum kits and amplifiers. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses on the desired sound source while minimizing bleed from surrounding instruments, making it highly effective in complex stage environments. Built for professional use, the AE3000 delivers reliable performance for touring, live reinforcement, and studio recording where durability and sonic accuracy are essential. Key Features • Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone for instruments • Designed to handle extremely high sound pressure levels • Ideal for guitar cabinets, drums, horns, timpani, and overheads • Open headcase design for accurate, natural sound • Low-profile side-address design for precise placement • Tapered grille allows positioning in tight setups • Cardioid pattern reduces bleed from surrounding sources • Suitable for live sound reinforcement and studio recording Specification • 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
