AT
8
5
3Rx/AT8
5
3RWx
SPECIFICATIONS
†
ELEMENT
Fixed-charge back plate
permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN
Cardioid (Unidirectional)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30-20,000 Hz
LOW-FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
150 Hz, 6 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
–43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
IMPEDANCE
200 ohms (1000 ohms without power module)
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
138 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE
(TYPICAL)
111 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
1
67 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
SWITCH
Flat response, low-roll-off (recessed)
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
9-52V DC, 2 mA typical
WEIGHT
MICROPHONE
0.4 oz (10 grams)
POWER MODULE
2.1 oz (60 grams)
DIMENSIONS
MICROPHONE
1.39" (35.2 mm) long, 0.47" (12.0 mm) head dia.
POWER MODULE
3.58" (91.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
(POWER MODULE)
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
CABLE
25' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to
microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter,
2- conductor, shielded cable
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
(AT853Rx)
AT8102 two-stage foam windscreen;
AT8451 steel hanger
(AT853RWx)
AT8102WH foam windscreen;
AT8451WH steel hanger
(BOTH)
AT8533x power module
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS
AT853H-ELE hypercardioid (100°)
AT853O-ELE omnidirectional (360°)
AT853SC-ELE subcardioid (170°)
†
In the interest of standards development, A.T.U.S. offers
full details on its test methods to other industry
professionals on request.
* 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm
2
= 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
1
Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One.
Optional Accessories:
• CP8201 line matching transformer
(Lo-Z to 50,000 ohms).
• AT8202 adjustable in-line attenuator for use
with balanced Lo-Z microphones.
• AT8314 2-conductor, shielded, vinyl-jacketed,
broadcast-type cable with XLRF-type connector
at microphone end, XLRM-type connector at
equipment end. Available in 10', 20', 25', 30',
50' & 100' lengths.
• CP8506 four- channel 48V phantom power
supply (AC powered).
• AT8801 single- channel 48V phantom power
supply (AC powered).
AT853Rx
AT853RWx
Polar Pattern
Dimensions
Figure 3
Figure 4
Form No. 0310- 0853-02-B/W P50875-01 © 1998 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.,
1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224
Audio-Technica Limited,
Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England
One-Year Limited Warranty
Audio -Technica microphones and accessories pur-
chased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from
date of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.)
to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In
event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly
without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new
product of equal or superior value if delivered to
A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid,
together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase
date.
Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for
return.
This warranty excludes defects due to normal
wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product
in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in
the event of unauthorized repair or modification.
For return approval and shipping information,
con-
tact the Service Department, Audio -Technica U.S., Inc.,
1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law,
A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential,
incidental, or special damages; any warranty of
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose
expires when this warranty expires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer
for warranty details.
200 Hz
1 kHz
5 kHz
8 kHz
LEGEND
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION
90
60
120
30
150
210
240
270
300
330
180
0
0.47"
12.0 mm
25
7.6 m
91.0 mm
3.58"
0.83"
21.0 mm
1.39"
35.2 mm
3.2 mm
0.13"
Shield strands,
fully twisted
Yellow-Yellow
Red-Red
1
/
8
" strip reds
and yellows
1
/
2
"
1"
Terminal
screws
Case
grounding
contact
Yellow-Yellow
Red-Red
Shield
PC board
switch side
S
Y
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