Audio-Technica U853R Hanging Microphone, Condenser

Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853R cardioid condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. With a consistent cardioid polar pattern, the mic offers natural sound from any angle, and superior gain before feedback. It is phantom powered and features an integral 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise. The microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine line cardioid polar patterns.

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 (U853R) and white (U853RW)

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- Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Freq. Response: 30-20,000 Hz
- LF Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 250 ohms
- Max. Input Sound Level: 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 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
- Switch: Flat, roll-off
- Weight (Microphone): 0.5 oz (14 g)
- Weight (Power Module): 2.9 oz (81 g)
- Dimensions (Microphone): 1.34 in. (34.0 mm) long, 0.48 in. (12.2 mm) diameter
- Dimensions (Power Module): 3.66 in. (92.9 mm) long, 0.74 in. (18.9 mm) diameter
- Output Connector (Power Module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Cable: 25.0 ft. (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13 in. (3.2 mm) diameter, 2 conductor shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
- Accessories Furnished: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8 inch-27 stand adapter
- Audio-Technica Case Style: M12

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Shipping Weights and Dimensions

Black, U853R

Shipping Weight: 1 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3 in

White, U853RW

Shipping Weight: 1 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3 in