Overview

The Audio - Technica ATM250DE Dual - Element Cardioid Instrument Microphone is a versatile and innovative microphone designed to capture the full audio spectrum of various instruments, especially excelling in drumming scenarios. It features both a cardioid condenser and a hypercardioid dynamic element within a single housing, ensuring a perfect phase relationship that is difficult to achieve with separate microphones. This dual - element design is ideal for capturing the aggressive attack of a kick drum beater as well as the round tonalities of the drum shell.

Features

• Dual-Element Design: Combines cardioid condenser and hypercardioid dynamic elements in a single housing for a full audio spectrum capture.
• Neodymium Dynamic Element: Provides punch and attack, perfect for kick drums and other percussion instruments.
• Cardioid Condenser Element: Captures the full and warm tone, suitable for various instruments including guitar amps and percussion.
• Perfect Phase Relationship: Elements are positioned to ensure perfect phase alignment, eliminating phase issues common with separate microphones.
• Integral 80 Hz HPF Switch: Includes a high-pass filter switch to reduce low-frequency noise.
• 10 dB Pad: Allows for high SPL handling without distortion, making it suitable for loud sound sources.
• Versatile Mounting Options: Includes an AT8471 isolation clamp for secure mounting and effective dampening of mechanical noise.
• Rugged Construction: All-metal design ensures durability and long-lasting performance.
• Corrosion-Resistant Contacts: Gold-plated XLRM-type connector ensures reliable signal transmission.

Specifications

• Element: Condenser, dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid (condenser), Hypercardioid (dynamic)
• Frequency Response: 40-20,000 Hz (condenser), 40-15,000 Hz (dynamic)
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –49 dB (3.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser), –53 dB (2.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser)
• Dynamic Range: 122 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 3.5 mA typical (condenser)
• Switches: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (condenser only)
• Weight: 320 g (11.3 oz)
• Cable: 5.0 m (16.5') dual shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors
• Dimensions: 143.6 mm (5.65") long, 55.0 mm (2.17") diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Included: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 adapter; soft protective pouch
• Audio-Technica Case Style: R9