Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone

U.S. Two-Year Limited End-User Warranty

*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Actual selling price may vary; please check with an authorized Audio-Technica dealer.

Overview

The white-finished version of U853PM, the U853PMW cardioid condenser hanging microphone comes equipped with a wall/ceiling plate power module for permanent installation in a standard, single-gang electrical box. The phantom-powered microphone features 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.
Features
- 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
- 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 (U853PM) and white (U853PMW)

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	–39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	128 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	68 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)	0.5 oz (14 g)
WEIGHT (POWER MODULE)	3.4 oz (97 g)
DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE)	1.34" (34.0 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-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine® (90°)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8153(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	M12

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POLAR PATTERN

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Conditions

U853PMW