Product Code: AUU853AU
Manufacturer: Audio-Technica
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Equipped with Audio-Technica's UniLine® line-cardioid element with a tightly focused 90º acceptance angle, the U853AU features UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. The battery- or phantom-powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. It also offers an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.
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
Available in two colors: black (U853AU) and white (U853AWU)
Operates on battery or phantom power
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: Phantom: -38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: 39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 270 ohms
Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 130 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range: Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio: 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requiremens: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
Battery Current Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
Switch: Off, on-flat, on-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; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter; battery
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