U853
Condenser Hanging Microphone

U853

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U853

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:

U853PM: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.

U853PMU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); black finish.

U853PMW: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.

U853PMWU: UniLine polar pattern (90° acceptance angle); 25.0' (7.6 m) cable terminated with a TA3F connector for use with the included AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module (+10 dB gain switch, 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter); white finish.

U853R: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle); 25.0' (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); 25.0' (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); 25.0' (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); 25.0' (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 (0,5 oz)
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
Dimensions 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (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&qu

Downloads

U853PM & U853PMW Submittal Sheet
U853PMU & U853PMWU Specification Sheet
U853PMU & U853PMWU Submittal Sheet
U853PM & U853PMW Specification Sheet
U853PMU & U853PMWU Specification Sheet
U853R U853RW Specification Sheet
U853R & U853RW Submittal Sheet
U853RU & U853RWU Specification Sheet
U853RU & U853RWU Submittal Sheet
U853R & U853RW Specification Sheet
U853RU & U853RWU Specification Sheet

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