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Cardioid pattern on a hanging mount
Rejects sound from behind, so hanging it in front of a choir keeps room and PA bleed down.
Product detailSKU #1273887988672
Audio-TechnicaU853R Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid condenser designed to hang over a stage or congregation from the ceiling. White finish to blend into a ceiling. For fixed installs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir pickup in a church or school auditorium
- Ceiling-hung coverage for a stage or courtroom
- Installs where the mic should be seen as little as possible
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld or stand-based use — it's built to hang
- Anyone unwilling to run cable through a ceiling or wall
- Close-miking a single voice; it's aimed at a section, not a soloist
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.
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30–20,000 Hz response
Full range, so massed voices keep body at the bottom and clarity at the top from a distance.
Detail 03
80 Hz roll-off, 18 dB/octave
A steeper cut than most. Useful in rooms with HVAC rumble that a hung mic sits right in.
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14 g capsule on a 25-foot cable
Half an ounce hanging on its own lead, so the steel hanger carries almost no strain.
Detail 05
Separate power module with XLR out
The capsule's TA3F cable runs to a wall or ceiling plate module, which is where phantom and your XLR connect.
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139 dB max SPL
Enough headroom that a full choir or amplified stage below won't push the capsule into distortion.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Includes windscreen, steel hanger, AT8538 wall/ceiling plate power module and a stand adapter
- 02The 25-foot capsule cable is permanent and ends in TA3F, not XLR
- 03Plan the ceiling run and the module location before you buy the cable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does it connect to my mixer?
The mic's 25-foot cable ends in a TA3F connector that plugs into the AT8538 wall/ceiling plate power module. That module has the 3-pin male XLR output.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes, 11 to 52 volts DC at about 2 mA, supplied through the power module's XLR output.
03Can I put it on a mic stand?
Yes. An AT8438 5/8-27 stand adapter is included, though the mic is designed primarily for hanging on the supplied steel hanger.
04Can I extend the cable?
Not the attached 25-foot capsule lead — it's permanent. Add length on the XLR side, after the power module.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Impedance
- 250 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 30-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- Flat, roll-off
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”39 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
3 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Output Connector Power Module
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
4 detailsSize & weight
- Dimension Microphone
- 1.34 inch (34.0 mm) long, 0.48 inch (12.2 mm) diameter
- Weight Power Module
- 2.9 oz (97g)
- Weight Microphone
- 0.5 oz (14g)
- Dimension Power Module
- 3.66 inch (92.9 mm) long, 0.74 inch (18.9 mm) diameter
2 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- M12
- Cable
- 25.0' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13 inch (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8153(WH) two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451(WH) steel hanger; AT8538 wall/ceiling plate power module; AT8438 5/8 inch-27 stand adapter
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
