U853
Condenser Hanging Microphone
Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra, and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853 condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. This phantom-powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements – omnidirectional (360°), cardioid (120°), hypercardioid (100°), and UniLine® (90°) – available separately.
Available configurations:
U853PM: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.
U853PMU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.
U853PMW: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.
U853PMWU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.
U853R: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.
U853RU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.
U853RW: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.
U853RWU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.
Features:
- Designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages
- Wall/ceiling plate power module permits permanent installation in standard metal U.S. single gang electrical box
- Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
- UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
- UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
- Accepts interchangeable elements to permit angle of acceptance from 90° to 360°
- Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
Specifications:
Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
Frequency Response | 30-20,000 Hz |
Low Frequency Roll Off | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
Open Circuit Sensitivity | -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
Maximum Input Sound Level | 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
Dynamic Range | 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
Switches | Flat, roll-off |
Weight (Microphone) | 0.5 oz (14 g) |
Weight (Power Module) | 2.9 oz (81 g) |
Weight | 14 g (0.5 oz) |
Cable | 25.0' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2 conductor shielded cable with TA3F-type connector |
Dimensions | 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter |
Dimensions (Power Module) | 3.66" (92.9 mm) long, 0.74" (18.9 mm) diameter |
Dimensions (Microphone) | 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter |
Output Connector (Power Module) | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
Accessories Included | AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter |
Audio Technica Case Style | M12 |