• Aggressive sound that stays up-front in the mix
• Optimized for the stage with excellent isolation properties
• Superior anti-shock engineering for low handling noise
• Tough, durable, resilient – built for the road
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides
and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
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.
To avoid phase cancellation and poor sound, all mic cables must
be wired consistently: Pin 1-to-Pin 1, etc. For a high-impedance
(Hi-Z) mic input, connect a Lo-Z balanced cable to a Hi-Z match-
ing transformer (A-T CP8201 or equal) at the equipment input.
When using the AE4100 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.
The high sensitivity of the AE4100 assures useful output and an
excellent match to most input sources. In some cases, however,
an attenuator such as the Audio-Technica AT8202 may be
required between the microphone and preamplifier to avoid
overloading sensitive input stages.
Take care to keep foreign particles from entering the windscreen.
An accumulation of iron or steel filings on the diaphragm, and/or
foreign material in the windscreen’s mesh surface, can degrade
performance.
One-Year Limited Warranty
Audio-Technica brand products purchased in the U.S.A.are warranted for one year from date
of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at
our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S. or
an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase
date. Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return. This warranty excludes defects
due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with
instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification, or
removal or defacing of the product labeling.
For return approval and shipping information, contact the Service Department,
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S. will have no liability for
any consequential, incidental, or special damages; any warranty of merchantability or
fitness for particular purpose expires when this warranty expires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.
AE4100 SPECIFICATIONS†
ELEMENT Dynamic
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 90-18,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
IMPEDANCE 250 ohms
WEIGHT (less accessories) 10.9 oz (310 g)
DIMENSIONS 6.97" (177.0 mm) long, 1.89"
(48.0 mm) head diameter, 1.30"
to 0.87" (33.0 mm to 22.0 mm)
tapered body 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;
soft protective pouch
†In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers full details on its test
methods to other industry professionals on request.
*1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
www.audio-technica.com
P51450-EN ©2002 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in Japan
AE4100
CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
