Audio-Technica AE 5400

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Audio-Technica AE 5400

Audio-Technica

AE 5400

4.7 (6 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 192533
Model: AE 5400
Price: $438.90

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The AE 5400 is a solid, dependable condenser mic – a real workhorse. It's got a clean, detailed sound that’s perfect for contemporary vocalists, podcasters, and voiceover artists needing a reliable, affordable option. The build quality feels reassuringly solid, and that 15-year warranty is a nice touch.

Product Description

  • Audio-Technica AE 5400
  • Condenser vocal microphone
  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz
  • Bass roll-off 80 Hz/12 dB/Octave
  • Impedance: 150 Ohm
  • SPL: 147 dB SPL max (157 dB SPL max. with 10 dB pad)
  • Highpass filter
  • 10 dB pad switch
  • XLR connector
  • Dimensions: 179 mm x 33-22 mm
  • Weight: 330 g

*15-Year manufacturer's warranty if registered within 30 days at audio-technica.com*

PROS
  • • Excellent transient response for detailed vocal recordings
  • • Robust internal capsule offers consistent performance over time
  • • Cardioid pattern minimizes room noise effectively for home studios
  • • The included pad & HPF provide flexibility for various vocal styles
CONS
  • • Can be slightly bright for darker vocal timbres, requiring EQ
  • • Heavier than some competing mics, potentially unstable on lighter stands
  • • Limited polar pattern options restrict versatility for certain applications

Key Features

Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL 157 dB SPL (with 10 dB pad)
Sensitivity +1.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
Phantom Power 48 V required
Connector XLR
Weight 330 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM7B is darker and more colored; the AE 5400 is more neutral and revealing, requiring more attention to vocal technique and room acoustics.
Yes, the 80 Hz low-cut filter is well-implemented and noticeably reduces rumble and proximity effect without sounding unnatural.
A sturdy floor stand or a heavy-duty desktop stand is recommended to prevent unwanted vibrations and instability.

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