Audio Technica U853RU – Uniline Condenser Hanging Microphone Phantom Power Only

Audio Technica U853RU

Featuring a UniLine line-cardioid element, the Audio Technica U853RU UniLine condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. The phantom-powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine line cardioid polar patterns. Its 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

Audio Technica U853RU Features

• Designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages
• UniLine polar pattern provides narrow 90 acceptance angle
• 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

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Line Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: 35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 250 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range: 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• 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
• Accessories: AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8″-27 stand adapter

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