AE6100
HYPERCARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
AE6100 SPECIFICATIONS †
ELEMENT
POLAR PATTERN
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
IMPEDANCE
WEIGHT (less accessories)
DIMENSIONS
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
Dynamic
Hypercardioid
60-15,000 Hz
–55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
250 ohms
10.9 oz (310 g)
6.97" (177.0 mm) long, 1.89"
(48.0 mm) head diameter, 1.30" to 0.87" (33.0 mm to 22.0 mm) tapered body diameter
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
AT8470 Quiet-Flex ™ stand clamp for 5 /
8
"-27 threaded stands; 5 /
8
"-27 to 3 threaded adapter;
/
8
"-16 soft protective pouch
†In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers full details on its test methods to other industry professionals on request.
*1 Pascal = 10 dynes /cm 2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Great presence with excellent monitor cut
• Maximum feedback rejection
• Superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise
• Tough, durable, resilient – built for the road
• Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
Output from the microphone’s XLRM-type connector 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. For a high-impedance
(Hi-Z) mic input, connect a Lo-Z balanced cable to a Hi-Z matching transformer (A-T CP8201 or equal) at the equipment input.
When using the AE6100 in settings with a stage monitor speaker, the speaker should be located 135° off axis (45° off the rear of the microphone). This placement, in conjunction with the microphone’s uniform hypercardioid pickup pattern, will virtually eliminate the possibility of undesired audio feedback.
The high sensitivity of the AE6100 assures useful output and an excellent match to most input sources. In some cases, however, an attenuator such as the Audio-Technica AT8202 may be required between the microphone and preamplifier to avoid overloading sensitive input stages.
Take care to keep foreign particles from entering the windscreen.
An accumulation of iron or steel filings on the diaphragm, and/or foreign material in the windscreen’s mesh surface, can degrade performance.
330
Polar Pattern
0
30
Frequency Response
300 60
270 90
240
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
210 150
180
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
120
LEGEND
50 100 200 500 1k
Frequency in Hertz
12" or more on axis
2k 5k 10k 20k
10 dB
One-Year Limited Warranty
Audio-Technica brand products purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return. This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification, or removal or defacing of the product labeling.
For return approval and shipping information, contact the Service Department,
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential, incidental, or special damages; any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires when this warranty expires.
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Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.
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