Audio-Technica U853RU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone (Phantom Power Only, Black)

High-Performance Hanging Microphone for Professional Sound Applications
The Audio-Technica U853RU UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone is an ideal solution for high-quality sound reinforcement and recording in environments such as theaters, orchestras, choirs, and other professional settings. With its UniLine polar pattern, this phantom-powered microphone provides clear, intelligible sound capture while effectively rejecting unwanted off-axis noise. Whether you're amplifying speeches, recording choirs, or reinforcing sound for instrumental groups, the U853RU ensures that the audio remains crisp and focused, delivering consistent performance in a wide range of acoustic environments.

UniLine Polar Pattern for Precise and Focused Sound Capture
The U853RU features a UniLine polar pattern with a 90° acceptance angle, offering a highly focused and directional sound pickup. This pattern is specifically designed for applications where capturing sound from a specific area or group is essential, while minimizing interference from surrounding noise. Whether you're hanging the microphone over a choir or theater stage, the UniLine pattern ensures that only the most important sound sources are captured with clarity and accuracy. This makes the U853RU perfect for use in acoustically challenging spaces where precise audio pickup is required.

Superior Off-Axis Rejection to Prevent Feedback
The U853RU is engineered with superior off-axis rejection, which is crucial for environments where feedback can be an issue, such as live performances or conferences. This feature ensures that only the sound from the desired direction is picked up, and it minimizes unwanted background noise from the sides and rear of the microphone. By maximizing gain before feedback, the U853RU helps you achieve clean, clear sound without the risk of distortion or disruption, even when the microphone is used in high-gain situations.

RFI Shielding for Clean, Interference-Free Audio
The U853RU is equipped with Audio-Technica’s UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology, which provides exceptional protection against radio frequency interference (RFI). This ensures that your microphone delivers clean, clear audio without disruption, even in environments with a high level of electronic interference. Whether you’re working in a broadcast studio, theater, or conference room, the U853RU’s advanced shielding guarantees that your recordings or live sound reinforcement will remain free from RFI, making it an ideal choice for professional sound applications where interference is a concern.

UniSteep® Filter for Enhanced Sound Quality
The U853RU comes with an 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep® filter, which helps improve sound quality by attenuating low-frequency noise. This filter removes unwanted rumbling or hums that can often interfere with the clarity of voice or music recordings, ensuring that only the relevant frequencies are picked up by the microphone. Whether used for theater sound reinforcement, choral recordings, or live events, the UniSteep® filter helps maintain the purity and intelligibility of the sound, making it an essential feature for environments where audio clarity is critical.

Easy Integration with Phantom Power Setup
The U853RU includes a 25-foot cable terminated with a TA3F connector, making it easy to connect to the included AT8538 phantom power-only in-line power module. This module provides the necessary phantom power for the microphone, ensuring reliable operation without the need for external power sources. The module also features the high-pass UniSteep® filter, further improving the sound quality by reducing low-frequency noise. This streamlined setup ensures that the U853RU is ready for use in both permanent and temporary installations, offering convenience and flexibility in professional sound environments.