U853PMWU UniLine® Condenser Hanging Microphone

The white-finished version of U853PMU, the U853PMWU UniLine condenser hanging microphone features Audio-Technica’s UniLine® line-cardioid element and comes equipped with a wall/ceiling plate power module for permanent installation in a standard, single-gang electrical box. The phantom-powered microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. It accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine™ line cardioid polar patterns. Its 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

  • Designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages

  • Wall/ceiling plate power module permits permanent installation in standard metal U.S. single gang electrical box

  • UniLine® polar pattern provides narrow 90° acceptance angle

  • 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 (U853PMU) and white (U853PMWU)


SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN Line Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 124 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
SWITCHES Flat, roll-off;
0 dB/+10 dB gain setting
WEIGHT (MICROPHONE) 1.1 oz (30 g)
WEIGHT (POWER MODULE) 3.4 oz (97 g)
DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE) 6.14" (156.0 mm) long,
0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
DIMENSIONS (POWER MODULE) 2.80" (71.0 mm) W x
4.55" (115.5 mm) H x
1.42" (36.0 mm) D
OUTPUT CONNECTOR (POWER MODULE) Screw terminals
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-C cardioid (120°);
UE-H hypercardioid (100°);
UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8154(WH) two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451(WH) steel hanger; AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE M32


SPECIFICATION GRAPHS
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POLAR PATTERN
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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We run classes .and telecast them to a few cities within Australia.
At the moment the teacher has a lapel mic which works completly fine, while the students use hand held mics for the questions that they ask.
The problem with the hand held mics is that they don't pick up the voice properly as the students forget to hold it properly.
If we were to use the condenser hanging microphone for the students, I am worried it would pick up all the un-necessary noises and that the actual audio that we are trying to pick up would get lost as well???

Another question is what are your thoughts if we had say 3 hanging mics in the classroom (ie one where the teacher stands)?
The classroom is approximately 10m x 10m and the number of students attending hte class is roughly 20-30

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Thank you for your inquiry. Hanging mics are a good option, although I'm not sure I would use one that has such a tight pick up angle as the U853PMWU. I think the U853PMW with a 120 degree pick up angle would be more appropriate. You will pick up background noise, that is a given, although by engaging the low frequency roll off that is part of this microphone you can reduce some of this. This would also work for your instructor, but please note distant micing verses close micing (using the lav) will pick up more of the room sounds as well.
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Choir is located in the rear of the church on the second floor
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Thank you for your inquiry. This microphone is quite frequently used for micing choirs.
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Will this work in a baptistry

We were thinking of mounting this on the wall in the baptistry which would put it about 10 feel above the heads of people in it. Would 1 on each wall work or is that a bit too close? They would be about 7 feet from each other.

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Thank you for your inquiry. I'm not sure how these would be wall mounted. They are designed to hang from the ceiling. It is highly recommended that wireless microphones be used in a baptistery because of the possibility of electric shock. Any wired microphones mounted in a baptistery area must be mounted in such a way that they cannot fall into the water and also that they cannot be touched by anyone in or near the baptistery. We also recommend that you use a qualified sound contractor for this type of installation to ensure that it is properly installed in a safe manor.
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