Audio-Technica U853RU UniLine Cardioid Condenser Hanging Mic, Phantom Power, Black

The U853RU UniPoint® condenser hanging microphone from Audio-Technica comes equipped with their interchangeable UniLine® line-cardioid element, as well as UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference (RFI). Besides the included UniLine line-cardioid element, this phantom-powered microphone accepts other available interchangeable mic elements (sold separately) in cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. A great microphone for use in a variety of applications, it also comes with an integral 80Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter for reduced pickup of low-frequency (LF) ambient noise.

Comes in black, although a white version is available: U853RWU - sold separately.

Applications

Suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages

Includes

• U853RU microphone
• AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen
• AT8451 steel hanger
• AT8538 power module
• AT8438 ⅝"-27 stand adapter

Features

• UniLine polar pattern provides narrow 90° acceptance angle
• Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
• UniGuard RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding RFI rejection
• 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
• Polar Pattern: Line Cardioid (UE-UL 90° UniLine mic element)
• Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 18dB/octave
• Impedance: 250Ω
• Max Input Sound Level: 135dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 115dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74dB
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11 - 52VDC
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Color: Black
• Weight (microphone): 1.1oz. (30g)
• Weight (power module): 2.9oz. (81g)
• Dimensions (microphone, L x Dia): 6.14" x 0.48" (156 x 12.2mm)
• Dimensions (power module, L x Dia): 3.66" x 0.74" (92.9 x 18.9mm)
• 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 (sold separately): UE-C, cardioid (120°); UE-H, hypercardioid (100°); UE-O, omnidirectional (360°)
• Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.