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.
From the Audio-Technica UniPoint Series, the U853R Hanging Microphone is designed for accurate signal reproduction in theaters, houses-of-worship, conference halls, boardrooms, schools, professional recording applications and more. The U853R features a flexible steel hanger that grips the suspended cable and capsule, enabling easy microphone placement without excess hardware.
The U853's capsule features a wide frequency response and highly sensitive cardioid capsule. The cardioid pick up pattern provides a focused pick up area by minimizing noise and ambiance at the off-axis sections of the microphone. The result is a focused pick up without residual room noise and feedback. The wide, linear frequency response ensures transparent, accurate reproduction of both vocals and instruments.
A low frequency roll-off switch eliminates rumble and noise associated with room ambiance, acoustics, wind, proximity effect, etc. The U853R's rich audio quality, detailed signal reproduction, small profile and flexibility make it an excellent choice for capturing choirs, theatrical performances, lectures, sermons, etc.
The steel hanger wraps around the ceiling suspended cable and capsule. The flexible design enables flexible positioning and placement.
The UniPoint series features interchangeable capsules. A cardioid capsule is included although hyper-cardioid, omni-directional and UniLine capsules are available as options.
Switchable low-frequency roll-off filter eliminates low-frequency residual noise at 80Hz.
UniGuard RFI-shielding protects the microphone against noise caused by radio-frequency interference in the area.
Technical Specifications
| Microphones |
| Element |
Fixed-charge back plate, 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 (Microphone) |
0.5 oz (14 g) |
| Weight (Power Module) |
2.9 oz (81 g) |
| 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 |
| Dimensions (Power Module) |
3.66" (92.9 mm) long,
0.74" (18.9 mm) diameter |
| Dimensions (Microphone) |
1.34" (34.0 mm) long,
0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter |
| Output Connector (Power Module) |
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Output Connector |
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Audio-Technica Case Style |
M12 |
What's Included
- Audio-Technica U853R UniPoint Series Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone (Phantom Power Only) (Black)
- AT8153 Two-Stage Foam Windscreen
- AT8451 Steel Hanger
- AT8538 Phantom Power Module
- AT8438 5/8"-27 Stand Adapter
