{"product_id":"ae5100-instrument-mic-condenser-cardioid","title":"AE5100 Instrument Mic Condenser Cardioid","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica AE5100 — a large-diaphragm condenser microphone from the acclaimed Artist Elite series, engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and transient detail on stage and in the studio. Its precision-machined cardioid capsule features a low-mass diaphragm that captures fast transients with remarkable accuracy, making it an outstanding choice for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, strings, and a wide range of percussion instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe AE5100 handles high sound pressure levels up to 148 dB SPL, ensuring clean, distortion-free performance even in demanding live sound environments. A wide frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz provides full-spectrum reproduction with natural, uncoloured tone that translates effortlessly across any mix.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge-diaphragm condenser element with low-mass diaphragm for superior transient response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCardioid polar pattern for effective off-axis rejection and focused pickup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e148 dB maximum SPL handling for high-output sources without distortion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight housing ideal for overhead and tight-space placement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e11–52V phantom power operation for broad compatibility with mixing consoles and preamps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRugged construction built for touring and permanent installation reliability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether deployed as drum overheads in a live touring rig or capturing acoustic instruments in a house-of-worship install, the AE5100 delivers the detail and consistency that professional engineers demand from every microphone position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jansen Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55007667814703,"sku":"AE5100","price":472.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/2210\/2319\/files\/AE5100_f0d8e078-4969-4c51-b522-5c3e000e376c.jpg?v=1778610667","url":"https:\/\/audioconnect.co.nz\/products\/ae5100-instrument-mic-condenser-cardioid","provider":"Audio Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}