U853AU
UniLine® Condenser Hanging Microphone, Black

U853AU

U853AU
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Overview

U853AU

UniLine® Condenser Hanging Microphone, Black

Features

Equipped with Audio-Technica's UniLine® line-cardioid element with a tightly focused 90º acceptance angle, the U853AU features UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. The battery or phantom powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. It also offers an 80Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

  • Designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages
  • 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° : UE-C cardioid (120°); UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
  • Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
  • Available in two colors: black (U853AU) and white (U853AWU)
  • Operates on battery or phantom power

Specifications

Microphones
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 Phantom: -38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa - Battery: 39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level Phantom: 130 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. - Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL - Battery: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 74 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 30 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 6.14" (156.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter; battery

Downloads

U853AU Declaration of Conformity
U853AU Frequency Response
U853AU Specification Sheet
U853AU Polar Pattern