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U853R Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone (Phantom Power Only) - Black

Audio-Technica U853R Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone (Phantom Power Only) - Black

Model: U853R
Web Code: 10430969
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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 degrees

* Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility

Specs:

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHz

Low Frequency Roll-off - 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave

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

Output Connector (Power Module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Weight (Microphone): 0.5 oz (14 g)

Weight (Power Module): 2.9 oz (81 g)

Dimensions (Microphone): 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

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

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen;

AT8451 steel hanger;

AT8538 power module;

AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter

Audio-Technica Case Style - M12

OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS (sold separately)

UE-H hypercardioid (100 degrees);

UE-O omnidirectional (360 degrees);

UE-UL UniLine (90 degrees)

Product Condition
Brand New

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