Detail 01
Hanging design
Suspends from its own cable overhead. Aiming is set by the hang height and angle, not by a boom arm.
Product detailSKU #1273887988754
Audio-TechnicaPRO 45 Cardioid Condenser Hanging Mic Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid condenser built to hang over a stage, choir, or meeting room. For fixed installs where a mic stand is not an option.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir or ensemble pickup suspended above the group
- Boardroom and house-of-worship installs with permanent ceiling mounting
- Drama and theater stage overheads out of sightlines
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Close-up vocal or instrument recording on a stand
- Anyone without phantom power at the console
- Portable setups torn down and rebuilt each show
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind, so pointing it down at the source keeps room reflections and ceiling noise lower.
Detail 03
Condenser element
Sensitive enough to pick up a group from several feet away, which is the whole point at hanging distance.
Detail 04
Black finish
Disappears against dark ceilings and lighting grids, which matters when the mic is permanently in view.
Detail 05
$109 price
Cheap enough to hang three or four across a wide choir loft instead of one expensive mic in the middle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 48V phantom power from your mixer or interface
- 02No stand, boom, or mounting hardware for stand use
- 03Plan the hang height first — distance sets how much room you capture
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a mic stand instead?
It is built to hang from above, not to clip into a stand. If you need a stand mic, buy a standard cardioid condenser instead.
02Do I need phantom power?
Yes. It is a condenser, so it will not pass signal without phantom power from a mixer, interface, or inline supply.
03How many do I need for a choir?
Depends on width. Most installs run one mic per section, spaced so each covers its own group and overlap stays minimal.
04Will it pick up the whole room?
Cardioid means it favors what is directly below it. Sound from behind and to the sides is reduced, not eliminated.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
