Audio-Technica AE2500 – Dynamic Instrument Microphone for Studio & Stage
The Audio-Technica AE2500 is a dual-element dynamic instrument microphone designed for professional audio capture in studio and live settings. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses on the source while rejecting off-axis noise.
Dual-element design combines a dynamic and a condenser capsule for rich, detailed sound reproduction
Cardioid polar pattern isolates the instrument from room reflections and stage bleed
Dynamic transducer principle ensures robust performance even at high sound pressure levels
24 months manufacturer warranty provides long-term reliability for professional workflows
What sets the AE2500 apart
The dual-element architecture gives engineers flexibility: the dynamic element handles high-pressure sources with warmth, while the condenser element captures detail and air. This makes the AE2500 suitable for a wide range of instruments without requiring a separate microphone for each source.
Ideal for...
Sound engineers and musicians who need a single microphone that adapts to different instruments on stage or in the studio. The AE2500 is particularly well-suited for drum overheads, guitar cabinets, and brass instruments where a focused yet natural pickup pattern is essential.
Application of Audio-Technica AE2500
Mount the microphone on a stand or boom arm, position it 15–30 cm from the sound source, and engage the dynamic element for loud sources or the condenser element for detailed, low-level capture. The cardioid pattern ensures minimal rear pickup, making it ideal for multi-instrument setups.
Audio-Technica is a Japanese audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1962, headquartered in Tokyo. The company produces microphones, headphones, turntables, and other professional and consumer audio products, and is widely regarded as a reliable brand in studio and live sound applications.
The AE2500 is a dual-element instrument microphone designed for capturing a wide range of acoustic and electric instruments in studio and live environments.
The AE2500 features a cardioid polar pattern, which focuses on the sound source in front and rejects noise from the sides and rear.
Dynamic and condenser dual-element design, cardioid polar pattern, instrument microphone application, 0.50 kg weight, 24-month manufacturer warranty.
The product includes the AE2500 microphone unit. A stand adapter or mounting clip may be required separately depending on the application.
Audio-Technica provides a 24-month manufacturer warranty on the AE2500, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
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