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Audio-Technica U853R Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone - Black

Hanging Cardioid Condenser Microphone with RFI Shielding, Low-cut Filter, and Power Module - Black
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A Low-Profile, Great-sounding Hanging Condenser Mic!

The Audio-Technica U853R hanging condenser microphone gives you an unobtrusive, incredibly clear-sounding way to capture overhead audio from choral, orchestral, and house of worship applications. The U853R features a UniGuard design that makes it practically immune to RF interference. This phantom-powered mic features a cardioid pickup pattern, allowing it to capture sound accurately while rejecting outside noise. It also includes an 80Hz low-cut filter, as well as a power module. Capture sound with incredible clarity and class with the U853R.

Audio-Technica U853R Hanging Cardioid Condenser Microphone Features:
  • Designed for suspension over choirs, instrumental groups and theater stages
  • 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 degrees to 360 degrees
  • Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
The Audio-Technica U853R hanging condenser microphone is a low-profile, accurate, and effective sound reinforcement tool!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 139dB SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)
  • Output Impedance: 250 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
  • Color: Black
  • Cable Length: 25 ft.
  • Connector: XLR
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Weight: .03 lb. (Mic), .3 lb. (Power Module)
  • Included accessories: AT8153 foam windscreen, AT8451 steel hanger, AT8538 power module, AT8438 stand mount
  • Manufacturer Part Number: U853R

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Rated 5/5

Crowd Mics?!

We've owned a couple of these for a few years now. They've been on the shelf after we got shotguns for crowd mics. But recently we hung them up as crowd mics in a 150-200 person prayer room for daily worship sets and they work great. And yes the off axis rejection is insane!
Music background: Drummer, Sound Engineer
Rated 5/5

AT U853R microphone

This mic is great and can be used on a stand or hanging. It has a nice warm sound. I have used several of these over the years and will probably go back to it when the need arises in the future.
Rated 5/5

Third one. All are great!

We use these mics mainly for youth Christmas plays. It"s not like having individual mics for each person, but it is much cheaper than a dozen wireless lapel or over the ear mics. Our youngest children don"t project very well but these mics pick them up very well.
Music background: None
Rated 5/5

Audio-Technica U853R (Black) Microphones - EXCELLENT!

We had 2 other hanging condenser mics which did not have the coverage, nor the power, of these mics. Really enhance the sound of our church choir.
Music background: Live Sound Engineer
Rated 4.5/5

Use of AT-U853R for theatre performance

We used the AT-U853R hanging mics for a fast paced original play on the "Voices of the Great War"
A series of letters to home from North Dakota nurses and soldiers who served in WWI. We engaged the low cut filter and it seemed to help with the 250Hz bump that occurs with this mike. There were songs and poems from the era as well as readings of excerpts of the letters, The mike performed well.
Music background: Sound Engineer,guitarist, vocalist
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