Audio-technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Artist Elite® AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs. This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani, horns and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

• Excels in high-SPL applications


• Large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound


• Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal positioning of element vis-à-vis sound source


• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source


• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road


• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad