User Manual
Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone
AE5400
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Features
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Notes on use
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Connection procedure
This product requires 48 V
DC phantom power.
Output terminals
PIN1 (ground)
PIN3
(cold)
PIN2 (hot)
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Specifications
Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser
Cardioid
20 - 20,000 Hz
80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
-40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
150 ohms
147 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
157 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (normal)
14 dB SPL
133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
11-52 V DC, 3 mA typical
High-pass filter,
10 dB pad (normal)
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
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1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm
2
= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
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Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
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Polar pattern
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Frequency response
180°
150°
120°
30°
0°
330°
300°
270°
240°
210°
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LEGEND
0°, 50cm
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the product, read through the user
manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Offering exceptional sound quality, the AE5400 uses the same condenser element as the
classic AT4050 studio microphone. This large diaphragm element ensures an accurate,
natural response. With a 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad, the sound can be perfectly
tailored to suit your voice. With a hardened steel body and grille and multi-stage internal
windshield, the AE5400 is rugged and durable, with exceptionally low handling noise and
protection against plosives and sibilance, making it a fantastic on stage microphone.
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.
When using the AE540 in settings with a stage monitor speaker, the speaker should be
located 180° off axis (at rear of the microphone). This placement, in conjunction with the
microphone's uniform cardioid pickup pattern, will virtually eliminate the possibility of
undesired audio feedback.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 43°C
for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.
Connect the output terminals of the microphone to a device that has a microphone
input (balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply. The output connector
is an XLRM-type with polarity as
shown in the figure below.
For product improvement, the product is sublect to modification without notice.
• Same element as the renowned AT4050 studio condenser
• Condenser element gives pristine natural sound quality
• Hardened steel body and grille for rugged durability
• Cardioid polar pattern gives improved sound isolation
• Multi-stage grille for reduced plosives and sibilance
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
• Ergonomic design for easy handling
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Safety precaution
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Cautions for the product
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in
an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or
dusty place.
Element
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Low Frequency response
Open circuit sensitivity
Impedance
Maximum input sound level
Noise
Dynamic range (typical)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Phantom power requirements
Switch
Output connector
Roll-off
330 g
179.0 mm long, 50.0 mm head diameter,
33.0 mm to 22.0 mm tapered body diameter
Weight (less accessories)
Dimensions
Included accessories
AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands;
soft protective pouch
60°
90°
Response in dB
Frequency in Hertz
10
0
-10
-20
-30
20
500
100
50
200
10k
5k
1k
2k
20k
10 dB
