Detail 01
25-foot permanently attached cable with TA3F connector
The cable is not removable and runs to the included wall/ceiling power module. Plan the drop length before mounting.
Product detailSKU #1273887988960
Audio-TechnicaU853PM UniPoint Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hanging cardioid condenser for choirs, stages and ceilings. For permanent installs where the mic needs to disappear overhead.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir loft pickup from above, out of sightlines and camera shots
- Stage or drama pickup where floor mics would be in the way
- Ceiling-mounted meeting rooms with a fixed table below
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone recording close-up vocals or instruments
- Temporary setups — this is wired for permanent installation
- Rooms with no ceiling or wall access for the power module
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
Interchangeable elements (UE-H hypercardioid, UE-O omni, UE-UL Uniline)
You can swap the capsule later to narrow or widen pickup without replacing the whole mic. Elements sold separately.
Detail 03
0 dB / +10 dB gain switch on the power module
Adds 10 dB at the module for distant sources like a choir, so your mixer preamp is not pushed to the top.
Detail 04
128 dB max SPL
Ample for choirs and speech at distance. Not the mic to hang directly over a loud drum kit or amp stack.
Detail 05
80 Hz roll-off switch, 18 dB/octave
Cuts HVAC rumble and stage thump, which matters more overhead where the mic hears the whole room.
Detail 06
Mic capsule 1.34 inches long, 0.5 oz
Small and light enough to hang nearly invisibly on the included steel hanger from a ceiling or truss.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Includes windscreen, steel hanger, power module and stand adapter — no XLR cable to your mixer
- 02Power module needs wall or ceiling mounting and phantom power from the mixer
- 03Hanging height and aim set the sound — plan placement before drilling
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes in the box?
AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen, AT8451 steel hanger, AT8534 wall/ceiling power module, and AT8438 5/8-27 stand adapter. You still supply the XLR run to your mixer.
02Can I use it on a mic stand instead of hanging?
Yes. The included AT8438 5/8-27 stand adapter lets it mount to a standard stand thread instead of the hanger.
03How high should I hang it over a choir?
Aim it at the group rather than straight down, and use the +10 dB gain setting on the power module if the level is low.
04Can I change the pickup pattern?
Yes. Optional UE-H hypercardioid, UE-O omnidirectional, and UE-UL Uniline elements screw in place of the stock cardioid capsule.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance
- 200 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 30-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Flat, roll-off; 0 dB/ +10 dB gain setting
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- Phantom ”39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa; Battery ”39 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Screw terminals
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 128 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
4 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Power Module H X W X D
- 2.80 inch x 4.55 inch x 1.42 inch, (71.0 mm x 115.5 mm x 36.0 mm)
- Dimensions Microphone
- 1.34 inch (34.0 mm) long, 0.48 inch (12.2 mm) diameter
- Weight Power Module
- 3.4 oz. (97 g)
- Weight Microphone
- 0.5 oz (14 g)
1 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- 25' (7.6 m) long, permanently attached 0.13 inch (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
6 detailsOther
- Optional Interchangeable Elements
- UE-H hypercardioid (100); UE-O omnidirectional (360); UE-UL Uniline (90)
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Audio Technica
- M12
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451 steel hanger; AT8534 wall/ceiling power module; AT8438 5/8 inch-27 stand adapter
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 102dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
