The Audio-Technica U853 is part of the UniPoint Series, renowned for its high-quality and precise signal reproduction. This hanging microphone is specifically designed to deliver clear and accurate audio capture, making it an excellent choice for theaters, houses of worship, conference halls, boardrooms, schools, and professional recording applications. The U853 features a flexible steel hanger that securely grips the suspended cable and capsule, allowing for easy and unobtrusive microphone placement without the need for excess hardware.

Key Features:

• Accurate Signal Reproduction: Engineered to capture clear and precise audio, ensuring high-quality sound for various applications.
• Flexible Steel Hanger: The integrated steel hanger grips the cable and capsule securely, allowing for easy and discreet microphone placement.
• UniPoint Series Quality: Part of Audio-Technica’s reputable UniPoint Series, known for reliability and superior audio performance.
• Cardioid Polar Pattern: Focuses on capturing sound from the front while minimizing noise from the sides and rear, providing excellent isolation of the desired sound source.
• Low-Profile Design: The hanging design ensures minimal visual distraction, making it ideal for installations where aesthetics are important.

Specifications:

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 250 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 130 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 104 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
• Weight: 57 g (2.0 oz)
• Dimensions: Microphone: 57.0 mm (2.24″) long, 12.0 mm (0.47″) diameter; Cable: 9.1 m (30′) long, 3.2 mm (0.13″) diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Applications:

• Theaters: Ideal for capturing performances with precision, ensuring high-quality audio for audiences.
• Houses of Worship: Provides clear and unobtrusive audio capture for sermons, choirs, and other worship services.
• Conference Halls and Boardrooms: Ensures intelligible speech and presentations, enhancing communication in meetings and conferences.
• Schools: Suitable for use in auditoriums, lecture halls, and classrooms, ensuring clear audio for educational purposes.
• Professional Recording: Offers reliable and accurate audio capture for various recording applications.

Included Components:

• U853 Hanging Microphone: The main microphone unit with an integrated flexible steel hanger.
• AT8534 Power Module: Provides phantom power and connects to the microphone via a mini XLR connector.
• Windscreen: Reduces wind noise and plosives, ensuring clear audio capture.
• Cable: A 9.1-meter (30-foot) cable for flexible placement options.

User Tips:

• Optimal Placement: Hang the microphone above the sound source, ensuring the cardioid pattern is directed towards the desired area to capture clear and focused audio.
• Phantom Power: Ensure that your audio equipment provides the necessary phantom power (11-52V DC) for the microphone to operate.
• Minimize Obstructions: Position the microphone in a way that avoids obstructions between the microphone and the sound source to maintain clear audio capture.
• Windscreen Use: Use the provided windscreen in environments with wind or air movement to reduce noise and plosives.

The Audio-Technica U853 Hanging Microphone from the UniPoint Series offers a reliable and high-quality solution for various professional audio applications. Its accurate signal reproduction, flexible hanging design, and superior audio performance make it an excellent choice for theaters, houses of worship, conference halls, boardrooms, schools, and recording studios.