Audio Technica U853R Hanging Condenser Microphone

Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853R cardioid condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. With a consistent cardioid polar pattern, the mic offers natural sound from any angle, and superior gain before feedback. It is phantom powered and features an integral 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise. The microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine line cardioid polar patterns.

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 (U853R) and white (U853RW)

Technical Info

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq. Response: 30-20,000 Hz

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

Open Circuit Sensitivity: -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Impedance: 250 ohms

Max. Input Sound Level: 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

Dynamic Range (Typical): 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

Switch: Flat, roll-off

Weight (Microphone): 0.5 oz (14 g)

Weight (Power Module): 2.9 oz (81 g)

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

Dimensions (Power Module): 3.66 in. (92.9 mm) long,
0.74 in. (18.9 mm) diameter

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; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8 inch-27 stand adapter

Audio-Technica Case Style: M12