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U853AW
Discontinued
Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone

U853AW

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U853AW
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Overview

U853AW

The U853AW has been discontinued and replaced with the U853RW. 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.
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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 (U853A) and white (U853AW)
  • Operates on battery or phantom power

Specifications

Microphones
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
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 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)
Switches Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
Weight (microphone) 0.5 oz (14 g)
Weight (power module) 4.9 oz (139 g)
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
Dimensions (power module) 3.31" (84.0 mm) H x 2.48" (63.0 mm) W x 0.87" (22.0 mm) D
Dimensions (microphone) 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
Output Connector (power module) Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Optional Interchangeable Elements UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine® (90°)
Accessories Included 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

Warranties

5 Years Limited Warranty