Audio-Technica AE3300 - Manual

• Exacting detail, brilliant clarity and uncolored realism

• Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise

• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road

• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides

and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source

The AE3300 is intended for use in professional applications where
remote power is available. It requires 11V to 52V DC phantom
power, which may be provided by a mixer or console, or by a
separate, in-line source such as the Audio-Technica AT8801 single-
channel or CP8506 four-channel phantom power supplies.

O u t p u t f r o m t h e m i c r o p h o n e ' s X L R M - t y p e c o n n e c t o r i s l o w
impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 2 and
3 ; P i n 1 i s g r o u n d ( s h i e l d ) . O u t p u t p h a s e i s “ P i n 2 h o t ” –
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.

When using the AE3300 in settings with a stage monitor speaker,
t h e s p e a k e r s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d 1 8 0 ° o f f a x i s ( a t r e a r o f
t h e m i c r o p h o n e ) . T h i s p l a c e m e n t , i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e
m i c r o p h o n e ' s u n i fo r m c a r d i o i d p i c k u p p a t t e r n , w i l l v i r t u a l l y
eliminate the possibility of undesired audio feedback.

An integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat
frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position
reduces the microphone's sensitivity to popping in close vocal use.
It also reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such
as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and
mechanically-coupled vibrations.

Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where
t e m p e r a t u r e s ex c e e d 1 1 0 ° F ( 4 3 ° C ) fo r ex t e n d e d p e r i o d s .
Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

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.

AE3300 SPECIFICATIONS

†

ELEMENT

Fixed-charge back plate
permanently polarized
condenser

POLAR PATTERN

Cardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

30-18,000 Hz

LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF

80 Hz, 12 dB/octave

OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY

– 42 dB (7.9 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

1

19 dB SPL

DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)

128 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO

1

75 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*

PHANTOM POWER

11-52V DC, 3 mA typical

REQUIREMENTS

SWITCHES

High-pass filter;
10 dB pad (nominal)

WEIGHT (less accessories)

10.6 oz (300 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; 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 /cm

2

= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL

1

Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.

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

P51449-EN ©2002 Audio -Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in Japan

AE3300

CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

LEGEND

200 Hz

5 kHz
8 kHz

1 kHz

SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

Polar Pattern

210

240

270

180

150

120

90

300

330

0

30

60

20k

200

Roll-off

LEGEND

50

100

2k

Frequency in Hertz

500

1k

5k

10k

10 dB

Response in dB

Frequency Response

12" or more on axis