Detail 01
Hypercardioid pattern
Tighter than cardioid, so more level before feedback, but place wedges off to the sides rather than dead behind.
Product detailSKU #1273887988715
Audio-TechnicaAE6100 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handheld dynamic vocal mic built for loud stages. Buy it if feedback and bleed are your main problems at gigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on small stages with wedges in front
- Bands loud enough that a cardioid mic starts ringing
- Singers who work close and stay on the capsule
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals where you want air above 15kHz
- Presenters who drift off-axis while talking
- Anyone needing USB or plug-and-play computer recording
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
60Hz–15kHz response
Deliberately trimmed at the top and bottom. Keeps cymbals and stage rumble out of the vocal channel.
Detail 03
Dynamic element
No phantom power, no fragile diaphragm. Survives handling, drops and very high volume right up against the grille.
Detail 04
-55dB sensitivity
A quiet output. You will run the preamp higher than on a condenser, so a clean channel matters.
Detail 05
250 ohm output
Low impedance balanced out. Long XLR runs across a stage cause no audible loss.
Detail 06
XLRM connector
Standard three-pin male out. Plugs into any mixer or interface mic input with a normal XLR cable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You'll need an XLR cable and a clip or stand mount
- 02Hypercardioid has a small rear pickup lobe — angle monitors to the sides
- 03Off-axis singers lose level fast; it rewards close, consistent technique
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the AE6100 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic, so it works on any mic input with or without phantom power switched on.
02Is it better than a cardioid mic for live vocals?
For feedback control, usually yes — the tighter hypercardioid pattern rejects more of what's on stage. It demands closer, steadier mic technique in return.
03Can I use it to record at home?
Yes, into any interface with an XLR input. Expect to add gain, and expect a live-tuned sound rather than a bright studio one.
04Will it handle screaming or a loud amp?
Yes. Dynamic mics take very high sound pressure without distorting, which is why they're standard for loud stages.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 60Hz-15kHz
- Impedance
- 250 ohms
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -55dB (1.7mV) re 1v @ 1Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- XLRM
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 10.9
1 detailsOther
- Element
- dynamic
