Audio-Technica U853PMU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone, Black

The Audio-Technica U853PMU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone in Black is a professional-grade microphone designed for exceptional sound capture in a variety of environments. This high-performance microphone is tailored for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups, and theater stages, making it ideal for professional audio installations. Featuring Audio-Technica’s specialized UniLine line-cardioid element, the U853PMU delivers focused pickup with a narrow 90° acceptance angle, ensuring precision and clarity in sound capture.

This condenser hanging microphone comes equipped with a wall/ceiling plate power module that facilitates permanent installation in a standard single-gang electrical box. Its low-profile design, combined with a low-reflectance finish, ensures minimum visibility, maintaining the aesthetic of the performance space. Additionally, the U853PMU offers superior off-axis rejection, which allows for maximum gain before feedback, making it a reliable choice for critical audio applications.

The U853PMU is also equipped with UniGuard RFI-shielding technology for outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). It accepts interchangeable elements, offering multiple polar pattern options — cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, and line cardioid. Furthermore, the microphone features an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter to reduce low-frequency ambient noise, ensuring a clean sound output without compromising on voice quality. The microphone's phantom-powered operation between 11-52V DC enhances its flexibility for different audio setups.

Key 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.
• 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 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

• 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: -35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 124 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (typical): 102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72 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): 1.1 oz (30 g)
• Weight (Power Module): 3.4 oz (97 g)
• Dimensions (Microphone): 6.14" (156.0 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-C cardioid (120°); UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
• Audio-Technica Case Style: M32

Package Contents

• AT8154: Two-stage foam windscreen
• AT8451: Steel hanger
• AT8534: Wall/ceiling plate power module
• AT8438: 5/8"-27 stand adapter