Audio Technica U853AU UniLine™ condenser hanging microphone

Equipped with Audio-Technica's UniLine® line-cardioid element with a tightly focused 90º acceptance angle, the U853AU features UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. The battery- or phantom-powered microphone accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. It 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
• 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
• 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 (U853AU) and white (U853AWU)
• Operates on battery or phantom power

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Line Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: Phantom: -38 dB (12.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: 39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 270 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: Phantom: 130 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 120 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range: Phantom: 110 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 100 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 74 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: AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8531 power module; AT8438 5/8“-27 stand adapter; battery

2-inch (30 cm) Gooseneck Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Attached XLR Preamp, Shock Mount, Flange Mount, Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen, Mute Switch, LED Indicator.

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.

Features

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
• Interchangeable cartridges provide the right polar pattern for every application
• Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs
• Shock mount that provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for permanently securing microphone to lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables
• Snap-fit foam windscreen

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 50Hz to 17kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: rated at 150 ohms (180 ohms actual)
• Maximum SPL: 124.2 dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 66.0 dB
• Dynamic Range: 96.2 dB
• Power Requirements: 11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA

• Immune to RF interference
• Speech optimized frequency range
• Enhanced hypercardioid polar pattern
• High SPL capability
• Premium microphone for ubiquitous application

A History of Sound: The C 747, the so called „pencil microphone“, was first built in 1987. Due to its excellent technical specifications, especially the wide and flat frequency range, it was used for the recording of all kinds of musical instruments, even those with very low frequencies. Because of its brilliant sound reproduction and its inconspicuous optical appearance, it was quickly known as an ideal overhead microphone.
Thank to the narrow polar pattern it solved the crosstalk problem (when recording multiple instruments at once) and the problem of picking up sounds from distant spots in a room. But for all that, due to the help of the acoustically well balanced, short interference tube, it didnʼt face one of the biggest problems of most shotgun microphones – the change of the polar pattern over the frequency. This is one of many reasons why this microphone found its way into a great number of Broadcast Stations, Recording Studios, Theatres, Opera Houses, Churches, Conference Rooms and Lecture Halls.

Another big advantage of the C 747 is that the microphone will not change the sound or level too much even when the person speaking is moving a lot. So it came that the C 747 finally found its way into installed sound systems as a perfect speech and lectern microphone. The C 747 is now one of the most versatile microphones in the AKG product range and over the years it has been available in various versions and model types such as hanging module, capsule for modular gooseneck microphones and in a boundary layer microphone.

Whatʼs New in V11: As it is more and more used in conference applications, we carefully redesigned the C 747 to better cope with some specific installed sound issues.
The new C 747 V11 will have an integrated RFi shield to block out unwanted interference by mobile phones, wireless mics and the like. Also we have fine tuned the frequency response to give especially the spoken word an outstanding presence, without changing the flavour of the classic C 747 sound.

An enhanced polar pattern provides consistent off-axis rejection to control ambient noise and feedback in acoustically difficult environments. This makes the C 747 V11 an excellent choice for noisy discussion groups or reverberant pulpits while it is forgiving enough to clearly pick up talkers moving around in front of the microphone. A switchable LF roll-off filter suppresses mechanical noise. The low-impedance transformerless preamp operates on 9 to 52 V phantom power.
The C 747 V11 ships with an extensive accessory set including a shock mount/adapter, mini gooseneck, stand adapter, mounting clamp, thread link, and windscreen.

SPECIFICATIONS:

 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.

• 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 DGN 99 E features a built-in XLR connector for quick connection, while the DGN 99 has been designed for permanent (single-hole or screw-on) installation and comes with a 6-ft. 4-in. (2-m) fixed, unterminated cable.

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

Recommended For:

• Brass
• Drums
• Percussions
• Woodwinds

Features:

• Miniature condenser clip-on microphone for wind instruments, drums, and percussions
• Miniature gooseneck for accurate microphone alignment
• Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters
• Detachable microphone cable
• Transducer shock mount for high mechanical-noise rejection

Standard Accessories:

• A400 adapter
• 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