Audio-Technica U853AU UniLine Hanging Microphone
Best hanging microphone for professional stage and choir sound reinforcement.
A specialized solution for capturing choirs and stage performances with precision. The focused pickup pattern minimizes ambient noise, while the flexible power options and interchangeable elements make it adaptable for various installation environments.
$289.00
at
Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center
Who it's for
- Sound engineers prioritizing natural, high-fidelity vocal and musical clarity
- Venue designers needing unobtrusive, aesthetically clean audio solutions
- Installers managing challenging acoustic spaces with unwanted background noise
Who should skip it
- Event planners requiring flexible, portable, or temporary audio setups
- Users without phantom power-capable mixing or preamplification equipment
- Facilities managers dealing with significant HVAC or structural vibrations
Performance breakdown
Interference Rejection
UniGuard technology effectively eliminates unwanted radio frequency noise in busy environments.
Pickup Versatility
Interchangeable elements allow precise adjustment from wide omnidirectional to tight UniLine.
Visual Discretion
Low-profile design ensures the microphone remains unobtrusive during stage performances.
Gain Before Feedback
Superior off-axis rejection keeps audio clean even at higher volume levels.
Frequency Clarity
UniSteep filter expertly removes low-end rumble without sacrificing vocal presence.
Installation Flexibility
Power module design supports permanent, clean mounting in ceilings or walls.
Key Specs
Element
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Frequency Response
30-20,000 Hz
Maximum Input Sound Level
139 dB SPL at 1% T.H.D.
Phantom Power Requirements
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Sensitivity
-39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Low Frequency Roll Off
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
Microphone Dimensions
1.34" long, 0.48" diameter
Output Connector
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type on power module
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