Audio Technica unipoint U853PMU Specifications

U853PMU / U853PMWU
• Accepts interchangeable elements to permit angle of acceptance
from 90° to 360°
• Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum
visibility
• Available in two colors: black (U853PMU) and white (U853PMWU)
The U853PMU requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.
A uniform 90° angle of acceptance provides well-balanced audio
pickup over a narrow area. The microphone should be located
forward of the front-most source, above the rear-most source, and
"aimed" between them (Fig.1). Increasing the height of the mic
above the sources will tend to equalize sound levels between them,
but may also increase background/reverberant sound pickup. When
possible, the distance from the mic to the rear-most source should
be no more than twice the distance to the front source, to maintain
front-to-rear balance (Fig. 1).
Width of pickup is approximately 1.5 times the distance to the
closest performer. If additional mics are needed for wide sources,
they should be positioned apart laterally at least 1.5 times the
distance to the front source, to avoid phase cancellation (Fig. 2).
To orient the microphone in the proper direction, twist the housing
slightly in its wire holder. (Clockwise rotation moves the microphone
to the right; counterclockwise rotation moves it to the left.)
The wall/ceiling plate power module comes supplied with a TB3M-
type connector in place. Plug the microphone cable's TA3F
connector into the wall/ceiling plate power module's TB3M-type
connector. The power module features a white-finished standard
electrical cover plate for easy, secure installation.
The AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power module is designed to be
mounted in a standard metal U.S. single-gang electrical box. For
safety and best performance, use the electrical box only for the
AT8534; do not include any AC power conductors. (Also route the
mic cable as far away from AC power cables as possible.)
NOTE: Audio-Technica has developed a special RFI-shielding
mechanism, which is an integral part of the connectors in the
UniPoint line. If you remove or replace the connector, you may
adversely affect the unit's RFI immunity.
However, if you must change cable length, replace the TB3M-type
connector on the wall/ceiling plate power module with the provided
strain relief. Feed the small cable from the mic through the strain
relief on the power module plate. Tie a loose knot in the cable at the
desired length and push it down gently into the recess in the back of
the strain relief to secure the microphone. Cut excess cable, strip the
mic cable wires (Fig. 3) and attach them to their respective input
terminals (Fig. 4).
Screw-terminal output connections of the AT8534 are the same as
those of an XLR-type plug: shield to Terminal 1, balanced single and
phantom power to Terminals 2 and 3. Output is phased so that
positive acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Terminal 2, in
accordance with industry convention. Do not connect the output
cable shield to the box. Double-check to make certain that all input
and output leads have no bare wires or loose strands that could
touch each other, the circuit board or the electrical box. Then attach
the power module plate to the electrical box.
An integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep
from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off (switch located
on circuit board). The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-
frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.),
room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.
A 10 dB gain switch is provided for situations that demand extra
sensitive pickup. The +10 position increases the microphone's
overall output by 10 dB.
Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where
temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods. Extremely
high humidity should also be avoided.
• 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
• UniLine ™ polar pattern
provides narrow 90°
acceptance angle
• 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
® filter provides easy switching
UNILINE ™ CONDENSER
HANGING MICROPHONES
U853PMU/U853PMWU SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT
POLAR PATTERN
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
IMPEDANCE
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 4 mA typical
SWITCHES
WEIGHT
MICROPHONE
POWER MODULE
DIMENSIONS
MICROPHONE
POWER MODULE
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
(power module)
CABLE
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEMENTS
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
U853PMU
U853PMWU
BOTH
†In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers full details on its test
methods to other industry professionals on request.
*1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm 2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
1 Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Polar Pattern
LEGEND
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
LEGEND
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
90°
ANGLE OF
ACCEPTANCE
Figure 1
1"
1
/ "
2
Shield strands,
fully twisted
Figure 3
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Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
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†
Fixed-charge back plate
permanently polarized
condenser
Line Cardioid
30-20,000 Hz
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
–35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
200 ohms
124 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
102 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
1 72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
Flat, roll-off;
0 dB/+10 dB gain setting
1.1 oz (30 g)
3.4 oz (97 g)
6.14" (156.0 mm) long,
0.48" (12.2 mm) diameter
2.80" (71.0 mm) W x
4.55" (115.5 mm) H x
1.42" (36.0 mm) D
Screw terminals
25' (7.6 m) long (permanently
attached to microphone),
0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter,
2-conductor, shielded cable
with TA3F-type connector
UE-C cardioid (120°);
UE-H hypercardioid (100°);
UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
AT8154 two-stage foam
windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger
AT8154(WH) two-stage foam
windscreen; AT8451(WH) steel
hanger
AT8534 wall/ceiling plate power
module; AT8438 / "-27 stand
5
8
adapter
Frequency Response
Frequency in Hertz
12" or more on axis
Roll-off
90° 90°
MIC A MIC B
1.5 TIMES
DISTANCE "X"
Figure 2
Yellow-Yellow
Red-Red
1 / " strip reds
8
and yellows
Figure 4
Printed in U.S.A.