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  • JimboSpinsJimboSpins

    Condenser and Dynamic

    Audio-Technica AE2500Published on 10/26/12 at 01:41
    The Audio-Technica AE2500 is a condenser and a dynamic microphone. It is one of the higher end microphones from Audio-Technica and comes with a hefty price tag of 550 USD. It is said to be one of the best kick drum microphones out. The fact that it is a dual microphone with a condenser and dynamic elements in the same microphone shows me why it is the price that it is. The condenser’s frequency response is 20 kHz- 17 kHz and the dynamic frequency response is 30 kHz- 10 kHz.

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    The Audio-Technica AE2500 having both a condenser and a dynamic side to makes it a powerful kick drum microphone. It will give you a full sound if you have a good placement with it. You have …
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    The Audio-Technica AE2500 is a condenser and a dynamic microphone. It is one of the higher end microphones from Audio-Technica and comes with a hefty price tag of 550 USD. It is said to be one of the best kick drum microphones out. The fact that it is a dual microphone with a condenser and dynamic elements in the same microphone shows me why it is the price that it is. The condenser’s frequency response is 20 kHz- 17 kHz and the dynamic frequency response is 30 kHz- 10 kHz.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Audio-Technica AE2500 having both a condenser and a dynamic side to makes it a powerful kick drum microphone. It will give you a full sound if you have a good placement with it. You have to remember that the place with the kick drum is the most important factor of getting the sound that you want. You may even want to experiment with placement to see how you want it to sound.
    If you record with the Audio-Technica AE2500 then you will notice the frequencies will seem like they are pretty flat. Some of use might like that and others might not. If your frequencies are flat then you might want to place your microphone a little bit closer but don’t ever do it. Or you could get into boosting some frequencies to get the sound that you want.
    The value of the Audio-Technica AE2500 for the price is pretty good; it is a pretty expensive microphone to purchase for your kick drum. But your sound will thank you later once you hear how well that it is. I have used several similar microphones that are dual microphones and some of them sound similar to the Audio-Technica AE2500 but they are a little more expensive. Check out some of the Shure dual microphones if you don’t want to spend this much, they have some good ones that are similar and are a little cheaper.
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  • crankyrayhankycrankyrayhanky

    Dual Mic= perfect phase

    Audio-Technica AE2500Published on 08/07/12 at 11:47
    I used this mic for recording only, but I hear top bands have used this on tour with great results. There are 2 mic built into the capsule: a dynamic and a condenser.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I was thrilled when I first received this mic. Capturing sounds with 2 mics can get tricky as phase issues can be a demon destroyer. This mic solves the dreaded phase anxiety, as it sports a condenser and a dynamic in one capsule…brilliant!
    I primarily used this mic on the kick drum. It was excellent in this application, as the condenser and dynamic were in perfect harmony capturing a wide range of nuances in the sound. Depending on the placement, you could easily get a killer drum kick sound of a wi…
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    I used this mic for recording only, but I hear top bands have used this on tour with great results. There are 2 mic built into the capsule: a dynamic and a condenser.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I was thrilled when I first received this mic. Capturing sounds with 2 mics can get tricky as phase issues can be a demon destroyer. This mic solves the dreaded phase anxiety, as it sports a condenser and a dynamic in one capsule…brilliant!
    I primarily used this mic on the kick drum. It was excellent in this application, as the condenser and dynamic were in perfect harmony capturing a wide range of nuances in the sound. Depending on the placement, you could easily get a killer drum kick sound of a wide range of styles. I especially like hard rock drums- plenty of attack with some low end power. Best results were with the drum just inside the drum hole pointing at the beater; this delivered a nice balance of snap and thump.
    I used this mic on a snare top and was blown away- it sounded beyond great. But the problem was, compared to my 57, it just was a little too bulky for my slop technique…I like it on the kick, so that’s where it usually stayed.
    I heard Metallica (or Megadeth?) used this mic on guitar cabs on one of their recent tours, so I happily tried that…it sounded good, the 2 capsule blend is really a great design. However, I like a 57 better than the ae2500’sdynamic, and I like the 4047 (and maybe the 4033) better than the ae2500’s condenser. Overall I tend to use my ribbon mics the most, so the while the ae2500 was a solid choice for electric guitar, it fell short in tone…but your mileage may vary.
    In the end, I began to think this mic sounded really good on a lot of sources, but not quite the best on anything. I eventually began to use a D6 close on my kick with a 4047 or ribbon a foot or two away and found that sound to be vastly better than the ae2500. I imagine if I was running a club, this mic may be a good choice to have for the house kick mic…but I’m really loving the power and snap of the Audix D6. After 2-3 years of solid service, I sold the mic off.
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