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:
U853R: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 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); 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); 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); 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 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 14 g
Cable 7.6 m long (permanently attached to microphone), 3.2 mm diameter, 2 conductor shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
Dimensions 34.0 mm long, 12.2 mm diameter
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Accessories Included
U853R: AT8153 two stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
U853RW: AT8153WH two stage foam windscreen; AT8451WH steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
