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U853AW Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone
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.- 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
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| 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: –42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Battery: –43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| IMPEDANCE | Phantom: 200 ohms
Battery: 270 ohms |
| MAXIMUM 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 (MICROPHONE) | 0.5 oz (14 g) |
| WEIGHT (POWER MODULE) | 4.9 oz (139 g) |
| DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE) | 1.34" (34.0 mm) long,
0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter |
| DIMENSIONS (POWER MODULE) | 3.31" (84.0 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 | 25.0' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector |
| OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS | UE-H hypercardioid (100°);
UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine® (90°) |
| ACCESSORIES FURNISHED | AT8153(WH) two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451(WH) steel hanger; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter; battery |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | M12 |
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We like this mic, and want to test prior to purchasing more. The permanently attached wire in excess of 25 feet in length is a bit long. We will be plugging it into a camera mic input with phantom power, and would like to keep the wire length short.
Age:Â 55-65
User Type:Â Other
Experience:Â Pro
9 months ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. The cable can be shortened by the user, but to maintain RF immunity you will have to purchase replacement RF TA3F connectors from our parts department. You will also need to purchase a special crimping tool, ATCT to attach the connector.Age:Â 45-54
Experience:Â Pro
9 months ago
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Stow, OH
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