audio-technica AE5400 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Audio-Technica

Table of Contents

Features
Notes on use
Safety precaution
Cautions for the product
Connection procedure
Speciﬁcations
Polar pattern
Frequency response
References
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User Manual

Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone AE5400
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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.

Features

Same element as the renowned AT4050 studio condenser
Condenser element gives pristine natural sound quality
Hardened steel body and grille for rugged durability
The 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

Notes on use

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 an 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 the 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.

Safety precaution

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.

Cautions for the product

Do not subject the product to a 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.

Connection procedure

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.

This product requires 48 V DC phantom power.

Speciﬁcations

Element	Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser
Polar pattern	Cardioid
Frequency response	20 – 20,000 Hz
Low-Frequency response	80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Open circuit sensitivity	-40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedance	150 ohms
Maximum input sound level	147 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.157 dB SPL,

with 10 dB pad
(normal)
Noise| 14 dB SPL
Dynamic range (typical)| 133 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-noise ratio| 80 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom power requirements| 11-52 V DC, 3 mA typical
Switch| High-pass ﬁlter, 10 dB pad (normal)
Weight (fewer accessories)| 330 g
Dimensions| 179.0 mm long, 50.0 mm head diameter, 33.0 mm to 22.0 mm tapered body diameter
Output connector| Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Included accessories| AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; soft protective pouch