AT853a Miniature Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone with in-line power module (battery/phantom) (DISCONTINUED)
- Designed for high-quality sound reinforcement, broadcasting and recording applications
- Perfect for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages
- Extended frequency response and uniform cardioid (120º) polar pattern
- Operates on battery or phantom power
- Also available in white as AT853Wa
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| ELEMENT | 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 |
| OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY | PHANTOM: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
BATTERY: -45 dB (5.6 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | PHANTOM: 200 ohms
BATTERY: 270 ohms |
| MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL | PHANTOM: 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
BATTERY: 121 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) | PHANTOM: 108 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
BATTERY: 94 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | 67 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS | 9-52V 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 (MICROPHONE) | 0.4 oz (10 g) |
| WEIGHT (POWER MODULE) | 5.2 oz (147 g) |
| DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE) | 1.39" (35.2 mm) long,
0.47" (12.0 mm) diameter |
| DIMENSIONS (POWER MODULE) | 3.27" (83.0 mm) H x
2.48" (63.0 mm) W x 0.87" (22.0 mm) D |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR (POWER MODULE) | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| CABLE | 25' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded, with TA3F output connector that mates with TB3M jack on power module |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8102 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8531 power module; battery |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | M12 |
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AT853a : Miniature Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone with in-line power module (battery/phantom)
