Audio-Technica U853RW Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone
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Audio-Technica U853RW Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone
The Audio-Technica U853RW is an exceptional cardioid condenser hanging microphone, perfect for a variety of professional sound capture applications. Finished in white, this microphone is equipped with cutting-edge UniGuard technology to ensure superior rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). The U853RW is phantom-powered and boasts interchangeable elements, allowing users to customize polar patterns for cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, and UniLine line cardioid configurations. Additionally, the microphone features an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter to minimize low-frequency ambient noise, enhancing the overall audio quality.
Designed with versatility in mind, the U853RW is ideal for hanging over choirs, instrumental groups, and theater stages. Its low-profile design ensures minimal visibility while maintaining high-performance standards. Audio enthusiasts and professionals alike will appreciate the microphone's superior off-axis rejection, providing maximum gain before feedback and clear, precise sound capture in challenging environments. The U853RW is a reliable and high-quality solution for any audio setup requiring discreet and effective microphone placement.
Key Features
- Specifically designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups, and theater stages
- Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
- UniGuard RFI-shielding technology provides outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
- UniSteep filter offers a steep low-frequency attenuation for cleaner sound pickup without affecting voice quality
- Accepts interchangeable elements, allowing the angle of acceptance to vary from 90 to 360 degrees
- Low-profile design with a low-reflectance finish for minimal visibility
Specifications
- 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: -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 250 ohms
- Maximum 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
- Optional Interchangeable Elements: UE-H hypercardioid (100), UE-O omnidirectional (360), UE-UL UniLine (90)
Package Contents
- AT8153(WH) two-stage foam windscreen
- AT8451(WH) steel hanger
- AT8538 power module
- AT8438 5/8 in-27 stand adapter
- Audio-Technica Case Style M12
