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Audio-Technica U853AU UniPoint Series UniLine Hanging Microphone - Mint, Open Box

Original price $144.5
Original price $144.5 - Original price $144.5
Original price $144.5
Current price $95
$95 - $95
Current price $95
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New: The item is brand new as received from the manufacturer with a full manufacturer warranty. Instruments such as guitars, snare drums, drum kits, brass and woodwind instruments may be opened for photography and quality control inspection and may not be in a factory sealed box.

Mint or Open Box: The item may have been opened and tested but has been repackaged. The original packaging may have superficial issues but the item itself and any originally included accessories are in perfect, like new condition.

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Used: The item is used. These item may have varying degrees of wear. Please read the description for information about the condition of the item. Used items do not carry a warranty.

B or C Stock: Factory refurbished. These items were purchased from the manufacturer in a refurbished condition. They will show some cosmetic issues, but nothing that would impact performance. Being that these are sealed from the manufacturer, we generally do not open these to photograph the cosmetic issues. They are guaranteed to work and may have a limited warranty or you may purchase an extended warranty in some cases. Please see the listing description for item specific information.

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Designed for Suspension over Choirs, Instrumental Groups, and Theater

Equipped with Audio-Technica's UniLine® line-cardioid element with a tightly focused 90° acceptance angle, the U853AU features UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. The battery- or phantom-powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. It also offers an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.


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
    • Phantom: 38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
    • Battery: 39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
  • Impedance
    • Phantom: 200 ohms
    • Battery: 270 ohms
  • Maximum Input Sound Level
    • Phantom: 130 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
    • Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • Dynamic Range (typical)
    • Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
    • Battery: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
  • Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
  • Battery Current/Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
  • Switch: Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
  • Weight
    • Microphone: 1.1 oz (30 g)
    • Power Module: 4.9 oz (139 g)
  • Dimensions
    • Microphone: 6.14" (156.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
    • Power Module: 3.31" (84.0 mm) H x 2.48" (63.0 mm) W x 0.87" (22.0 mm) D
  • Output Connector (Power Module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  • 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
    • UE-C cardioid (120°)
    • UE-H hypercardioid (100°)
    • UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
  • Accessories Furnished
    • AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen
    • AT8451 steel hanger
    • AT8531 power module
    • AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter
    • Battery


Manufacturer: Audio-Technica
Model: U853AU
SKU: I161879-GA3142024A-8-WHXC
UPC: 042005140640


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