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Audio-Technica U853A Hanging Condenser Microphone

Capture natural sound from any angle with the U853A hanging mic from Audio-Technica. 1 Person rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Audio Technica U853A Hanging Condenser Microphone

Maintaining the Audio-Technica tradition of clear and transparent sound quality, the U853A 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 U853A 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
- Available in two colors: black (U853A) and white (U853AW)
- Operates on battery or phantom power zZounds is an authorized dealer of Audio Technica products.
Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq. Response: 30-20,000 Hz

LF Freq. Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Battery: -43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Impedane: Phantom: 200 ohms

Battery: 270 ohms

Max. Input Sound Level: Phantom: 133 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Dynamic Range (typical): Phantom: 109 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

Battery: 99 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

Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3

Battery Current / Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)

Switch: Off, on-flat, on-roll-off

Weight (Mic): 0.5 oz (14 g)

Weight (Power Module): 4.9 oz (139 g)

Dimensions (Mic): 1.34 in. (34.0 mm) long,
0.48 in. (12.2 mm) diameter

Dimensions (Power Module): 3.31 in. (84.0 mm) H x
2.48 in. (63.0 mm) W x
0.87 in. (22.0 mm) D

Output Connector (Power Module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Cable: 25.0 ft (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13 in. (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector

Accessories Furnished: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8 inch-27 stand adapter; battery

Audio-Technica Case Style: M12
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black, U853A
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 3 in
White, U853AW
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 3 in
Audio Technica Warranty
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If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 330-686-2600
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