Detail 01
Line cardioid pattern
Tighter front pickup than standard cardioid, so it reaches further down and rejects more room and ceiling reflection.
Product detailSKU #1273887988761
Audio-TechnicaU853RWU UniPoint UniLine Condenser Hanging Microphone White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
White hanging condenser for permanent ceiling installs — choirs, houses of worship, conference rooms. Buy it if the mic needs to disappear overhead, not sit on a stand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir or ensemble pickup from a ceiling drop over the group
- Boardroom and courtroom speech capture where mics must stay out of frame
- White or light-colored ceilings where a black mic would show
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld, desktop or close-up vocal recording
- Anyone without phantom power on the console or interface
- Setups needing a cable run longer than 25 feet without adding an extension
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
Sensitivity -35 dB (17.7 mV)
Low output. Hanging 6-10 feet above a source, expect to run the preamp near the top of its gain range.
Detail 03
80 Hz roll-off switch, 18 dB/octave
A steep cut on the power module. Kills HVAC rumble and building noise that a ceiling position picks up easily.
Detail 04
Interchangeable elements (UE-C, UE-H, UE-O)
The capsule head unscrews, so one mic body can become hypercardioid or omni later without rewiring the ceiling.
Detail 05
135 dB max SPL
Handles a loud choir or a drum-adjacent room from overhead without the capsule distorting.
Detail 06
25 ft permanently attached cable, TA3F end
Cable is not replaceable at the mic. It plugs into the power module, which outputs standard XLR.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Phantom power 11-52V is required. There is no battery option.
- 02The UE-C, UE-H and UE-O elements are optional purchases, not in the box.
- 03Steel hanger, power module, windscreen and 5/8"-27 stand adapter are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I mount this on a mic stand instead of hanging it?
Yes. The AT8438 5/8"-27 stand adapter is included, so it threads onto a standard stand or a boom.
02How far can it be hung above a choir?
The line cardioid pattern is built for overhead distance, but output is low. Plan on a preamp with plenty of clean gain at typical ceiling heights.
03Does it come in black?
This part number is the white version. The white finish covers the mic body, hanger, and windscreen.
04What connector does it end in?
The attached cable uses a TA3F connector into the AT8538 power module. The power module then gives you a standard 3-pin male XLR out.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Line Cardioid
- 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
- ”35 dB (17.7 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
- 135 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
4 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Power Module H X W X D
- 3.66 inch x 0.74 inch, (92.9 mm x 18.9 mm)
- Dimensions Microphone
- 6.14 inch (156.0 mm) long, 0.48 inch (12.2 mm) diameter
- Weight Power Module
- 2.9 oz. (81 g)
- Weight Microphone
- 1.1 oz (30 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-C UniLine Cardioid(120); UE-H hypercardioid (100); UE-O omnidirectional (360)
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Audio Technica
- M32
- Accessories Furnished
- AT8154(WH) two-stage foam windscreen; AT8451(WH) steel hanger; AT8538 power module; AT8438 5/8 inch-27 stand adapter
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 115dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
