U853
Condenser Hanging Microphone

U853

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U853

Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra, and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853 condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. This phantom-powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements – omnidirectional (360°), cardioid (120°), hypercardioid (100°), and UniLine® (90°) – available separately.

Available configurations:

U853PM: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.

U853PMU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.

U853PMW: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.

U853PMWU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.

U853R: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.

U853RU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.

U853RW: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.

U853RWU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8538 phantom power only in-line power module (80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.

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

Specifications

Microphones
Element Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
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
Maximum Input Sound Level 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range 115 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
Switches Flat, roll-off
Weight (Microphone) 0.5 oz (14 g)
Weight (Power Module) 2.9 oz (81 g)
Weight 14 g (0,5 oz)
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 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
Dimensions (Power Module) 3.66" (92.9 mm) long, 0.74" (18.9 mm) diameter
Dimensions (Microphone) 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
Output Connector (Power Module) Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
Audio-Technica Case Style M12

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U853PM & U853PMW Submittal Sheet
U853PMU & U853PMWU Specification Sheet
U853PMU & U853PMWU Submittal Sheet
U853PM & U853PMW Specification Sheet
U853PMU & U853PMWU Specification Sheet
U853R & U853RW Specification Sheet
U853R & U853RW Submittal Sheet
U853RU & U853RWU Specification Sheet
U853RU & U853RWU Submittal Sheet
U853R & U853RW Specification Sheet
U853RU & U853RWU Specification Sheet