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With three cardioid condenser elements in a single housing, the phantom-powered U843R offers a remarkably versatile tool for surface-mount installations. Levers on the microphone base allow easy reorientation of two elements to offer 360° or 300° coverage. Since elements can be powered and used individually or in any combination, further flexibility is easily achieved. For example, with two elements powered, the microphone can provide a figure-of-eight polar pattern; with a single element powered, the microphone functions as a standard cardioid boundary microphone. Installation and repositioning are extremely quick, thanks to four recessed pathways on the base of the microphone that enable the user to route the cable as required to accommodate any installation requirements; no tools or disassembly are needed. The microphone also offers Audio-Technica’s innovative UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology.
| Element | Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Hemispherical Cardioid x3 (combine to omni-directional or bidirectional) |
| Frequency Response | 70 - 16,000 Hz |
| Open Circuit Sensitivity | -37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Impedance | 100 ohms |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 134 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Switches | The lever of elements can adjust the proper position |
| Dynamic Range | 105 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 65 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Phantom Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Weight | 160 g |
| Dimensions | 20.0 mm - height ; 85.0 mm – maximum body diameter |
| Output Connector | Without connector |
| Cable | 7.6 m long (permanently attached to microphone), 4 mm diameter, 6 conductor, shielded cable; output end stripped and tinned for connection to electronic device |
| Accessories Included | Soft protective pouch |
| Name | Filetype | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| U843R Specification Sheet |  PDF |
787 KB |
| U843R Polar Pattern |  JPG |
31 KB |
| U843R Frequency Response | JPG |
34 KB |
| U843R Declaration of Conformity | PDF |
30 KB |
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