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To celebrate Audio-Technica’s 50th Anniversary, A-T has introduced a special limited edition AE5400/LE Anniversary Microphone in a silver-colored metallic finish with blue accents. A unique serial number is etched on the surface of each AE5400/LE. The limited edition offering comes with a beautifully crafted wooden carrying case.

The ultimate vocal performance instrument, the Artist Elite AE5400/LE cardioid condenser delivers pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user. With its superb sonic design, this true condenser features superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise and quiet performance. Featuring the same element as the classic AT4050 studio mic, its large-diaphragm capsule assures an accurate, natural response. It handles high SPL's and offers protection against plosives/sibilance without compromising high-frequency performance and clarity.

• Special 50th anniversary edition in silver-colored metallic finish with etched-on serial number and carefully crafted wooden carrying case
  
• The ultimate vocal performance instrument
  
• Pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone user
  
• Same large-diaphragm element as the renowned AT4050 studio microphone; true condenser design
  
• Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and quiet performance
  
• High-quality double-sided PCB uses surface-mount components. Extensive grounding plane and attention to best-practice grounding methods minimize electrical noise
  
• Multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance without compromising high-frequency clarity
  
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
  
• Custom transformer improves performance specifications by isolating against noise and RF interference, and providing excellent saturation characteristics that contribute to smooth linear sound quality
  
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
  
• Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp provides silent, flexible microphone positioning
  
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad
  

SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT	Externally polarized (DC Bias) condenser
POLAR PATTERN	Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF	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 (nominal)
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	11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
SWITCHES	Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT	330 g (11.6 oz)
DIMENSIONS	179.0 mm (7.05") long, 50.0 mm (1.97") head diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; wooden case
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	T4

SPECIFICATION GRAPHS
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