Audio Technica U853A Cardioid condenser hanging microphone

Maintaining the Audio-Technica tradition of clear and transparent sound quality, the U853A cardioid condenser hanging microphone is ideal for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording. The microphone's fast transient response and low distortion characteristics allow every complex detail to be heard with all its impact-rich, vibrant qualities faithfully reproduced. Equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference, the U853A accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. The battery- or phantom-powered microphone also offers an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

• 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° to 360°
• Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
• Available in two colors: black (U853A) and white (U853AW)
• Operates on battery or phantom power

• 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
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: 42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: 43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 270 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 133 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range: Phantom: 109 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 99 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requiremens: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• Battery Type: 1.5V AA/UM3
• Battery Current Life: 0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
• Switch: Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
• Cable: 25.0' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
• Accessories: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8“-27 stand adapter; battery

 Shure MX412SE/C 12-inch (30 cm) Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Shock Mount, Flange Mount, 10-foot (3 m) Side-Exit Cable (or Bottom-Exit), Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen, In-Line Preamp, Cardioid.

Shure Microflex MX412SE/C microphones are miniature gooseneck-mounted electret condenser microphones designed for speech and vocal pickup. Their high sensitivity and broad frequency range make them suitable for recording, as well as sound reinforcement applications.

The MX412SE/C microphone can be screwed onto a mic stand or the supplied 5/8 inch 27-threaded flange. They can be easily changed from side-exit to bottom-exit to conceal the cable. All models include an in-line preamplifier and a 3 m (10 ft) cable. Each microphone is available with interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional cartridges.

• Cardioid polar pattern
• 10 m (33 ft.) cable
• 125° pickup angle
• Especially suited for choir recordings
• Integrated spring steel clamp for optimum alignment

The new CHM 99 Condenser Hanging Microphone provides both ease of use and a high level of functionality. There is hardly any more affordable and simpler solution for recording choirs at worship centers. Suspended from the ceiling or a beam, the hanging microphone is aligned and then fixed in the correct position. Now use the spring steel clamp to adjust the correct angle, and off you go!
The CHM 99 is available in white or black.

XY stereo recording

Using two CHM 99 hanging microphones in an XY configuration (coincident pair) is a good way to make stereo recordings, particularly of choirs. However, sound source locations are defined only by intensity differences. Adjusting the angle between the microphones determines the width and depth of the stereo image.

ORTF stereo recording

Developed by the French Broadcasting Authority, this technique differs from the XY technique by recording not only intensity differences, but also delay differences. The capsules are aligned at an angle of precisely 110° and 170 mm / 6.7 in. apart.

The CMX380 is a mini hanging cardioid microphone designed to be used in choirs, instrumental groups and theatres, but itʼs technical qualities and design will also justify itʼs use in several recording / reproduction applications.

The unidirectional cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback to an absolute minimum. Due to the flat frequency characteristic, users, musicians, singers and performers will experience a clear natural reproduction of their instrument or voice, even when exposed to loud powerful sounds.

The slimline modest design will not disctract the attention from the vocal of instrumental performance, and will flawlessly blend into the background.

• Model Name / Type: AUCMX380 / hanging back electret condenser microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 18 kHz
• Sensitivity: - 42 +/- 3 dB
• Dynamic Range: 113 dB
• Phantom Power 11 - 52 V DC
• Diameter: 13,5 mm
• Length: 55 mm

• PA microphone with rugged, all-metal body
• Frequency response optimized for intelligibility
• Long useful life even in tough day-to-day usage
• Frequency response tailored to speech use

The DST 99 S is mounted on a table stand with an on/off switch and coiled cable with 3-pin XLR connector.

Ticket window, bank counter
Reception desk, restaurant
Houses of worship

Polar pattern    cardioid
Frequency range    150-15,000 Hz
Sensitivity    2.2 mV/Pa (-54 dBV)
Max. SPL    133 dB (1% THD)
Equivalent noise level    21 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)    73 dB
Impedance    530 ohms
Recommended load impedance    >2,000 ohms
Connector    3-pin male XLR
Finish    matte black
Net weight    805 g (1.8 lbs.)
Shipping weight    1,125 g (2.5 lbs.)

The 98H/C is wireless version of Shure\'s Beta 98 clip-on instrument mic, and is designed to work with the Shure beltpack transmitters. With the ability to handle high SPL, the Beta 98H/C is ready for the demands of brass, woodwind, and percussion, and features a flexible integrated gooseneck with clip-on clamp for secure fit and precise positioning. No external mounting hardware required.

    

• Compatibility: All Shure w/TA4F (Tiny QG)
• Microphone Type: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL: 143.5dB SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 63dB
• Self Noise: 31dB (A weighted)
• Connector: TA4F (For Shure)
• Color: Black
• Cable Length: 10 ft.
• Weight: .1 lb.
• Manufacturer Part Number: WB98H/C