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Audio-Technica U853PM UniPoint Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone Black
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Ideal for choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages.
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
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U853PM UniPoint Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone Specifications:
- Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom ”39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; Battery ”39 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 128 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 102dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 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 (H x W x D): 2.80" x 4.55" x 1.42", (71.0 mm x 115.5 mm x 36.0 mm)
- Output Connector: Screw terminals
- Cable: 25' (7.6 m) long, permanently attached 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
- Optional interchangeable elements: 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 power module; AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
- Audio Technica: M12
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