Description
The U853PM is a wide-range miniature condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is designed for quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television and other demanding sound pickup applications. The combination of small size and excellent response makes the microphone ideal for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups or theater stages.
The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation. The microphone is equipped with UniGuard RFI-shielding technology, which offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). The microphone's cardioid polar pattern provides a 120° angle of acceptance. Additional interchangeable elements with omnidirectional (360°), hypercardioid (100°) and UniLine (90°) pickup patterns are available.
The microphone includes a 7.6 m (25') permanently attached miniature cable. Its free end connects to the provided AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module via a special TA3F-type connector designed to optimize RFI immunity. The power module features a white-finished standard electrical cover plate for easy, secure installation. Output connections on the power module are screw terminals.
Switches in the power module permit a +10 dB gain setting for extra sensitive pickup as well as a choice of flat response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep filter) to help control undesired ambient noise. The microphone comes equipped with a wall/ceiling plate power module, a vinyl-coated steel hanger for positioning over a choir/orchestra/stage, a two-stage foam windscreen, and a 5/8"-27 stand adapter. The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing with a low-reflectance Black finish. It is also available with White housing, cable, hanger and windscreen as the U853PMW.
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
- Available in two colors: Black (U853PM) and White (U853PMW)
Specifications
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
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
IMPEDANCE 200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 128 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
SWITCHES Flat, roll-off; 0 dB/+10 dB gain setting
WEIGHT (MICROPHONE) 0.5 oz (14 g)
WEIGHT (POWER MODULE) 3.4 oz (97 g)
DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE) 1.34" (34.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
DIMENSIONS (POWER MODULE) 2.80" (71.0 mm) W x 4.55" (115.5 mm) H x 1.42" (36.0 mm) D
OUTPUT CONNECTOR (POWER MODULE) Screw terminals
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
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS (Can be ordered separately) UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine® (90°)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE M12
