Audio-Technica U853PMWU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone, White

SKU: ATU853PMWU MFR: U853PMWU
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Key Features

  • Capture crystal-clear audio with this Audio-Technica condenser microphone, perfect for speeches.
  • Enjoy exceptional sound quality with the U853PMWU's line cardioid polar pattern, reducing background noise.
  • This hanging microphone is ideal for choir recordings and overhead sound reinforcement, ensuring clarity.
  • The durable design and included windscreen minimize unwanted noise, enhancing your recording sessions.
  • Experience versatile connectivity with the XLR output, compatible with a wide range of audio equipment.
  • Customize your sound with switchable roll-off and gain settings on this low-noise microphone.
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Audio-Technica U853PMWU 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

    200 ohms

  • Maximum Input Sound Level

    124 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.

  • Dynamic Range (typical)

    102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio

    72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

  • Phantom Power Requirements

    11-52V DC, 4 mA typical

  • Switch

    Flat, roll-off; 0 dB/+10 dB gain setting

  • Output Connector (Power Module)

    Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

  • Cable Length

    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

    Module: 2.80x4.55x1.42" / 7.11x11.55x3.60 cm
    Microphone: 6.14x0.48" / 15.59x1.21 cm

  • Weight

    Power Module: 3.4 oz / 96.38 g
    Microphone: 1.1 oz / 31.18 g

  • UPC Code

    042005140749

About Audio-Technica U853PMWU

With its sleek white design, the U853PMWU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone from Audio-Technica merges style with professional-grade audio capture, making it a perfect addition to any recording or live sound setup. This durable and reliable microphone features Audio-Technica's proprietary UniLine line-cardioid element, which is engineered to deliver focused audio pickup with exceptional clarity. The cardioid polar pattern excels in isolating the sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise, ensuring that your recordings are crisp and clear.

The U853PMWU is designed for seamless integration into your space, coming with a wall/ceiling plate power module that allows for discreet and permanent installation in any standard single-gang electrical box. This high-quality condenser microphone is phantom-powered, providing consistent performance and ease of use in a variety of settings.

Audio-Technica's innovative UniGuard technology is built into this microphone to provide unparalleled immunity from radio frequency interference, a common challenge in today's wireless world. This feature alone makes the U853PMWU a standout choice for professionals seeking uninterrupted audio quality.

Additionally, the microphone's versatility is enhanced by its acceptance of interchangeable elements, which are available in UniLine line cardioid polar patterns, allowing users to tailor the microphone's pickup pattern to their specific needs. The built-in 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter is another key feature, expertly reducing the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise, which can be particularly useful in live performance environments or in recording situations where room noise must be minimized.

Whether you're capturing audio for a live performance, conducting a high-stakes conference, or recording in a studio setting, the U853PMWU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone offers the professional quality and reliability that Audio-Technica is known for. Its stylish appearance and high-quality sound reproduction make it a superior choice for audio professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Audio-Technica U853PMWU 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 90deg. to 360deg
  • Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Capture crystal-clear audio with this Audio-Technica condenser microphone, perfect for speeches.
  • Enjoy exceptional sound quality with the U853PMWU's line cardioid polar pattern, reducing background noise.
  • This hanging microphone is ideal for choir recordings and overhead sound reinforcement, ensuring clarity.
  • The durable design and included windscreen minimize unwanted noise, enhancing your recording sessions.
  • Experience versatile connectivity with the XLR output, compatible with a wide range of audio equipment.
  • Customize your sound with switchable roll-off and gain settings on this low-noise microphone.

What's in the box:

  • Audio-Technica U853PMWU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone
  • AT8154 Two-Stage Foam Windscreen
  • AT8451 Steel Hanger
  • AT8534 Wall/Ceiling Plate Power Module
  • AT8438 5/8 "-27 Stand Adapter
  • Audio-Technica 2 Years Limited Warranty