Detail 01
148 dB max SPL, 158 dB with pad
Enormous headroom. You can put it inches from a snare or trumpet bell and it stays clean.
Product detailSKU #1273887988940
Audio-TechnicaArtist Elite AE5100 Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact cardioid condenser built for loud stage and studio sources. Buy it when you need detail on drums, brass or amps without overloading.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum overheads and snare in live and studio work
- Miking brass, horns and loud guitar cabinets
- Touring rigs where a small mic body helps placement
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time home recordists on a tight budget
- Anyone wanting a large-diaphragm vocal mic look and sound
- Setups without phantom power on every channel
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
11 dB SPL self-noise
Very quiet electronics, so soft sources and distant placement stay usable without hiss creeping into the track.
Detail 03
137 dB dynamic range
It handles a whisper and a crash in the same take, which matters on drums and dynamic live performances.
Detail 04
5.85 inch body, 1.02 inch diameter
Slim and short enough to wedge under a hi-hat or between toms where a fat-bodied mic will not fit.
Detail 05
10 dB pad switch
Drops level before the preamp so extremely loud sources do not distort the mic's own electronics.
Detail 06
High-pass filter, 80 Hz at 12 dB/octave
A gentler cut than a steep filter. Removes stage rumble and bleed while leaving some low body intact.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Includes AT8471 isolation clamp, thread adapter, AT8136 windscreen and soft pouch
- 02No stand, cable or hard case — those are separate
- 03Requires 11–52V phantom power at about 3.2 mA per channel
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it handle a snare drum up close?
Yes. It takes 148 dB SPL, or 158 dB with the 10 dB pad engaged, so close snare and brass placement is well within range.
02What is in the box?
An AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8-27 stands, a 5/8-27 to 3/8-16 thread adapter, an AT8136 windscreen and a soft protective pouch.
03Does it fit standard mic stands?
Yes. The included clamp threads onto 5/8-27 stands, and the supplied adapter steps it down to 3/8-16 for European stands.
04When should I use the high-pass filter?
On stage or near a kick drum, to cut rumble and low bleed below 80 Hz. Leave it flat when you want full low-end body.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance
- 150 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 20-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- High-pass filter; 10dB pad (nominal)
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -36 dB (15.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 3.2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 148dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158dB SPL with 10dB pad (nominal)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 5
- Dimensions
- 5.85 inch (148.5 mm) long, 1.02 inch (26.0 mm) maximum diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- S4
5 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 83dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands; 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter; AT8136 windscreen; soft protective pouch
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 137dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
- Noise
- 11dB SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
