
Audio-Technica U853R - Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone
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.
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
Specs:
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Element Fixed-charge back plate, 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.