The ultimate vocal performance instrument, the Artist Elite AE5400 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.

he 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

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 High-pass filter; 

10 dB pad (nominal)

WEIGHT 11.6 oz (330 g)

DIMENSIONS 7.05" (179.0 mm) long, 

1.97" (50.0 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

AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE T4