The Audio-Technica U853RW is the white-finish variant of the U853R cardioid condenser hanging microphone, designed for installed sound applications where visual discretion against light ceilings is required. Equipped with UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection, it delivers consistent cardioid pickup with excellent gain before feedback for speech, theatre, orchestra and choir applications.
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element
Condenser
Low-Cut Filter
80 Hz
UniSteep
Colour
White
Features
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UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection
UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection
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Consistent cardioid polar pattern with natural sound from any angle
Consistent cardioid polar pattern with natural sound from any angle
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Integral 80 Hz UniSteep low-cut filter reduces ambient noise
Integral 80 Hz UniSteep low-cut filter reduces ambient noise
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White finish for discreet installation against light ceilings
White finish for discreet installation against light ceilings
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Accepts interchangeable elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, UniLine)
Accepts interchangeable elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, UniLine)
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Phantom powered operation
Phantom powered operation
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Superior gain before feedback for live applications
Superior gain before feedback for live applications
Specifications
| Element | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Low-Cut Filter | 80 Hz (UniSteep) |
| Power Requirement | Phantom power |
| Colour | White |
| Interchangeable Elements | Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, UniLine |











