Audio-Technica U853AW

The white-finished version of U853A, the U853AW cardioid condenser hanging microphone is ideal for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording. The microphone's fast transient response and low distortion characteristics allow every complex detail to be heard with all its impact - rich, vibrant qualities faithfully reproduced. Equipped with UniGuard innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference, the U853AW accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine line cardioid polar patterns. The battery- or phantom-powered microphone also offers an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

Features

• Designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages
• 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
• Operates on battery or phantom power

Specifications

• Elements: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Impedance: 200 ohms (phantom); 270 ohms (battery)
• Max Input Sound Level: 133 dB SPL (phantom); 123 dB SPL (battery)
• Dynamic Range (typical): 109 dB (phantom); 99 dB (battery)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC
• Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
• Battery Current/Life: 0.4 mA/1200 hours typical (alkaline)
• Switch: Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
• Weight (microphone): 0.5 oz
• Weight (power module): 4.9 oz
• Dimensions (microphone, L x D): 1.34" x 0.48"
• Dimensions (power module, H x W x D): 3.31" x 2.48" x 0.87"
• Output Connector (power module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Cable: 25' long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
• Optional Interchangeable Elements: UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine (90°)
• Furnished Accessories: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter; battery