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Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« on: March 30, 2008, 01:46:39 PM »
I saw these over on ebay, and was wondering if anyone has ever had any experience with them? I am thinking of placing a bid on these. I can't find any samples on archive. Does anyone know if they use the same parts as say the LD 40XX series mics? Thanks in advance.


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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2008, 06:12:22 PM »
I bought one to listen to.  Very impressed with this mic.  Never got around to buying another one due to a change of plans.  Definitely worth a try.  Seller is in the Syracuse, NY, though I don't know him at all.
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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2008, 07:05:00 PM »
So would this be a good mic to use to tape shows? From what I have read, it looks like it would be suitable, but some places say that it is more of a dynamic type of instrument mic.
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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2008, 07:51:08 PM »
Its a condensor.  Relatively flat freq chart except for the bump near 10k, which is typical on most mics.  I'd give it a shot on specs alone.  Heck, I record with the AT3031 and have been impressed with its sound.  And its considered a lower-end mic to the AE5100.

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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2008, 08:00:30 PM »
Thank you Spyder. I think I may give these a shot. If I go through with the bidding, I will post some samples after I give 'em a run.
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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2008, 08:42:28 PM »
As far as other relatively unknown AT mics go, I love my ATM-450s. I think AT makes great mics overall and some of the best in the low-cost range.

I need to get my UA-5 to Busman, as these are quite warm and I think would pair really well with his transparent-type mod.

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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2008, 10:40:56 PM »
Quote from: spyder9 on March 30, 2008, 07:51:08 PM
Heck, I record with the AT3031 and have been impressed with its sound.  And its considered a lower-end mic to the AE5100.


http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,81708.0.html


Its quite possible that Audio Technica have been under-reporting specs on the AT3031 & 3032. Understanding that it doesn't look good when your cheaper mics look as good or better on paper than your more expensive models.

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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2008, 11:08:43 PM »
I'm using Beyerdynamic now, so I don't think I'll try these, but it would be nice to have a comparison between AT mid-range mics and Studio Projects C4, for example.  I wouldn't be surprised if all these AT mics (3031, ATM450, etc) all use the same (electret) elements.  Maybe even the same one in the AT4033.  If so, that is a pretty good capsule.

I'm amazed at how good the SP C4's sound, though.  These are a tough mic to beat!

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Re: Audio Technica AE5100 (anyone ever use these mics?)
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2008, 11:27:19 PM »
Richard, I agree with you about the C4s sounding excellent in their price range.

But I have always heard a very characteristic harshness to their overall sound when there's much distance from the source. I am pretty sure I've heard/seen others bothered by this sort of sound as well.

Up close I think they sound great, but that's not particularly well-suited to the types of recording I find myself doing.

If anyone is interested, I'm happy to offer up my pair for a comp, or to do one here (acoustic guitar) if anyone would like to offer the C4s.
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