Audio-Technica’s Most Advanced Performance Mic!

Audio-Technica’s Artist Elite Series microphones are untouchable in their category, engineered to deliver uncompromising performance across a wide range of live applications—from concert stages and broadcast environments to houses of worship. Extensive research and development went into the AE Series, resulting in microphones that feature superior anti-shock engineering for minimal handling noise, along with exceptional durability and rugged construction built to withstand the rigors of touring. The AE5400 stands as the flagship microphone in the Artist Elite Series, a cardioid condenser vocal mic that delivers exceptionally natural vocals with linear, uniform off-axis response across its entire frequency range. It also includes an integral 80 Hz high-pass filter and a 10 dB pad for added control in demanding live situations.

What Audio-Technica Says...

The ultimate vocal performance instrument, the Artist Elite AE5400 cardioid condenser delivers the pristine sound quality demanded by the most discriminating microphone users.

Place yourself among the world’s elite artists with the AE5400, a microphone designed to meet the expectations of professional vocalists who demand uncompromising clarity and detail.

Engineered for world-class performance, the AE5400 consistently delivers pristine, natural vocals with exceptional accuracy and realism.

The microphone’s custom transformer isolates against noise and RF interference while providing excellent saturation characteristics that contribute to a smooth, linear sound quality.