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With superior off-axis rejection and maximum gain-before-feedback, this professional microphone sets audio-quality standards in challenging acoustic environments.
Audio Technica U851a Boundry Mic
Audio Technica U851a Boundry Mic
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Overview
Offering outstanding Audio-Technica sound for surface-mount applications, the U851A features a PivotPoint™ rotating output connector, UniSteep® filter and UniGuard™ RFI-shielding technology. This battery- or phantom-powered condenser microphone accepts interchangeable condenser elements—available for boundary microphones in cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. Its heavy die-cast case and silicon foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone. With superior off-axis rejection and maximum gain-before-feedback, this professional microphone sets audio-quality standards in challenging acoustic environments.
Designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television, conferencing and other demanding sound pickup situations
PivotPoint™ rotating output connector allows cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone
Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
UniGuard™ RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
Small-diameter UniPoint capsule near boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance
Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicon foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
Low-profile design with low-reflectance black finish for minimum visibility
Operates on battery or phantom power
Key Features
Designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television, conferencing and other demanding sound pickup situations
PivotPoint™ rotating output connector allows cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone
Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
UniGuard™ RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
Small-diameter UniPoint capsule near boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance
Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicon foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
Low-profile design with low-reflectance black finish for minimum visibility
Operates on battery or phantom power
What's Included
AT8531 power moduleBattery
Soft protective pouch
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Product Specifications
ELEMENT
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN
Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
Phantom: –40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Battery: –41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE
Phantom: 200 ohms
Battery: 270 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
Phantom: 133 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
Phantom: 111 dB,1 kHz at Max SPL
Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
BATTERY TYPE
1.5V AA/UM3
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE
0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
SWITCH
Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
WEIGHT (MICROPHONE)
8.6 oz (244 g)
WEIGHT (POWER MODULE)
4.9 oz (139 g)
DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE)
4.25" (108.0 mm) long,
3.31" (84.0 mm) maximum width,
0.91" (23.0 mm) height
DIMENSIONS (POWER MODULE)
3.31" (84.0 mm) H x
2.48" (63.0 mm) W x
0.87" (22.0 mm) D
OUTPUT CONNECTOR (POWER MODULE)
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
CABLE
25.0' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS
UE-H hypercardioid (100°);
UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8531 power module; battery; soft protective pouch
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN
Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
Phantom: –40 dB (10.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Battery: –41 dB (8.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE
Phantom: 200 ohms
Battery: 270 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
Phantom: 133 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Battery: 123 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
Phantom: 111 dB,1 kHz at Max SPL
Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
72 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
BATTERY TYPE
1.5V AA/UM3
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE
0.4 mA / 1200 hours typical (alkaline)
SWITCH
Off, on-flat, on-roll-off
WEIGHT (MICROPHONE)
8.6 oz (244 g)
WEIGHT (POWER MODULE)
4.9 oz (139 g)
DIMENSIONS (MICROPHONE)
4.25" (108.0 mm) long,
3.31" (84.0 mm) maximum width,
0.91" (23.0 mm) height
DIMENSIONS (POWER MODULE)
3.31" (84.0 mm) H x
2.48" (63.0 mm) W x
0.87" (22.0 mm) D
OUTPUT CONNECTOR (POWER MODULE)
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
CABLE
25.0' (7.6 m) long (permanently attached to microphone), 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F-type connector
OPTIONAL INTERCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS
UE-H hypercardioid (100°);
UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8531 power module; battery; soft protective pouch
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