Rated 4.9 (130 reviews)
The Audio-Technica AE2500 is a dual-element instrument microphone housing both a condenser and dynamic capsule in perfect phase alignment within a single body. Designed primarily as the definitive kick drum microphone, it ships with a splitter cable providing separate 3-pin XLR outputs for each element, giving engineers independent channel control for precise tonal balance.
Dual
Elements · Condenser + Dynamic
Cardioid
Polar Pattern · Both elements
2 x XLR
Outputs · Via splitter cable
48V
Phantom Power · Condenser element
Condenser Element
Captures the bass and tonality of the drum shell.
Fast transient response
Shell tone and low end
Phantom powered; 80 Hz HPF and 10 dB pad
Dynamic Element
Delivers the aggressive attack of the beater.
High SPL handling
Beater attack
No phantom required
Features
Dual condenser and dynamic capsules in perfect phase alignment
Splitter cable included for independent channel control
Rugged, road-ready metal construction
Stand clamp with integrated shock protection included
Blend attack and body to taste at the console
Equally suited to live touring and studio sessions
Specifications
| Element Types | Condenser + Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid (both elements) |
| Condenser Frequency Response | 20-17,000 Hz |
| Dynamic Frequency Response | 30-10,000 Hz |
| Phantom Power | 11-52V DC (condenser element) |
| Output Connector | 5-pin XLRM (splits to 2 x 3-pin XLR) |
| Weight | 390 g |
