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Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone
Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone
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Johannesburg & Pretoria: 2-3 business days
Cape Town: 2-3 business days
Durban: 3-4 business days
Other major cities: 3-5 business days
Remote & rural areas: 5-7 business days
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Supplied as an independent parallel import. Warranty is provided directly by VisionSounds — warranty claims are handled by us, not the manufacturer. This is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, including the six-month implied warranty of quality.
Returns accepted within 30 days of receipt in the condition supplied, with all original packaging and accessories.
Faulty or incorrect items: free return shipping covered by VisionSounds.
Change of mind returns: customer responsible for return shipping costs.
No restocking fees. Refunds processed within 7 business days of inspection.
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Capture every nuance with the Audio Technica AE3000 Microphone by Audio — engineered for studio recording, live performance, and broadcasting. Whether you're laying down vocals, recording instruments, or streaming, this mic delivers clean, professional audio every time.
AE3000
the go-to microphone for all percussion instruments
Cardioid electret microphone offering exceptional sound performance on acoustic instruments. Designed to work at high sound pressure levels, the AE3000 proves indispensable for all percussive instruments. Its large diaphragm element excels with acoustic guitars, guitar amps, toms, overheads, percussion, snare, timpani and other acoustic instruments.
- Compact, discreet, easy to position microphone
- Small (at just 11.5cm), reaching up to 158dB SPL with the pad
- 10dB and 138dB dynamic low-cut filter at a featherweight 170g
- Ideal for acoustic guitar amp, toms, snare, brass and overheads
- Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal positioning of element vis-à-vis sound source
- Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
- 80 Hz high Pass Filter and 10 dB pad
- Product designed and manufactured in Japan, guaranteed for 15 years
“exceptional transparency”
The large diaphragm microphone combined with an "open" head structure provides high accuracy and exceptional sound clarity.
“highly effective but with a low profile”
A microphone that fits comfortably into the palm of your hand; discretion and ergonomics allow optimal positioning of the element relative to the sound source.
“switchable low-cut filter and fader”
The integrated low-cut filter allows for the easy switching of flat frequency response to attenuate the bass. The 10dB attenuator reduces microphone sensitivity, whilst increasing the sound pressure level, thus increasing the versatility of the AE3000.
low-cut FILTeR
The AE3000 is equipped with a filter that suppresses frequencies below 80 Hz, with a slope of 12dB / octave.
tapered Grille
The microphone's large capsule is protected by a tapered grille, allowing you to slide the AE3000 closer to capture instruments.
isolation clamp
The AT8471 isolation clamp is included to ensure secure mounting, versatile positioning and to mitigate any unwanted mechanical noise.
protective pouch
The AE3000 comes with a soft protective pouch for easy storage and transport.
| Microphones | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal) |
| Dynamic Range | 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 83 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical |
| Weight | 170g |
| Dimensions | 4.55" (115.5 mm) long, 1.89" (48.0 mm) maximum diameter |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included | AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch |
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