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

The CMX200 is a 360° revolving gooseneck microphone, designed to be used for conferences, sound reinforcements, translations and studio applications. It has a high sensitive condenser element with a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern which ensures an excellent sound quality and reduces the feedback to a strict minimum, even when exposed to vigorous, hard sound.

Thanks to its flat frequency characteristic, the CMX200 ensures a permanent high-fidelity sound, true to the userʼs voice and intonation. The dark grey color and slimline design permit a discreet blending with every possible interior or background.

• Model Name / Type: CMX20055 / Gooseneck Microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Impedance: 250 ohms
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
• Sensitivity: - 45 +/- 3 dB
• Dynamic Range: 113 dB
• Phantom Power 15 - 52 V DC
• Diameter: 19 mm
• Length: 600 mm

  Now More Flexible Than Ever. The Microflex Gooseneck Microphones. The Microflex Gooseneck microphones bring a whole new meaning to the word flexible. Beyond their fully adjustable goosenecks lies a new level of flexibility the new Microflex interchangeable condenser microphone cartridge. Designed for easy replacement and available in cardioid, supercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns, the interchangeable cartridges offer wide frequency response and accurate sound reproduction for a broad variety of applications, such as houses of worship, courtrooms and conference centers. Plus, the condenser cartridges fit every model in the new Microflex product line for enhanced convenience and consistent sound.

Microflex Gooseneck microphones are available in four models with a variety of heights and mounting styles to choose from. One model includes a silent mute switch with LED indicator, a Shure Microflex exclusive. And every Microflex Gooseneck features high sensitivity and balanced, transformerless output for maximum immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, even over long cable runs. Each Microflex Gooseneck microphone comes with a complete installation kit, including:

• Shock Mount
• Locking Flange Mount
• This microphone requires phantom power.

 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.

Features:

• Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule
• Ideal for miking drums and percussions
• Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters
• Detachable microphone cable
• Integrated gooseneck
• Continuously adjustable vise type clamp

Recommended For:

• Drums
• Brass
• Recording
• Percussions

Standard Accessories:

• A400 adapter
• H518 Drum bracket
• Microphone bag
• W44 Windscreen

Specs:

• Polar pattern cardioid
• Frequency range 60 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)
• Max. SPL 130/132 dB SPL (for 1%/3% THD)
• Equivalent noise level 31 dB(A)
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 63 dB
• Impedance = 2000 ohms
• Current consumption

• 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.