Perfect for speech, thater, orchestra, and choir applications. Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853R cardioid condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. With a consistent cardioid polar pattern, the U853R offers natural sound from any angle, and superior gain before feedback. It is phantom powered and features an integral 80Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise. The microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. Features Designed for suspsension over choirs, theater stages, etc. Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback UniGuard RFI-shielding technology UniSteep filter provides steep low-frequency attenuation Low-profile design with low-reflectance white finish 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 Impedance: 250 ohms Max Input Sound Level: 139 dB SPL Dynamic Range (typical): 115 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC Switch: Flat, roll-off Weight (microphone): 0.5 oz Weight (power module): 2.9 oz Dimensions (microphone, L x D): 1.34" x 0.48" Dimensions (power module, L x D): 3.66" x 0.74" Output Connector (power module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type Cable: 25 ft long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" diameter, 2 conductor shielded cable with TA3F-type connector Optional Interchangeable Elements: UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine (90°) Audio-Technica Case Style: M12