Audio Technica AT853-ELE Product Information

microphones with the following replacement elements. Different pickup patterns are now attainable with the same high-quality UniPoint design via interchangeable elements. These elements are screw-on replacements for all AT851, AT853, AT857, AT871 and AT873R UniPoint models. AT853H-ELE The hypercardioid element (the standard supplied with the AT873R microphone) in- creases directionality to 100° to provide better gain-before-feedback and reduction of back- ground noise. AT853C- ELE The cardioid element is the standard supplied with the AT851, AT853, AT857 and AT871 micro- phones. It features a 120° frontal pickup area. AT853SC- ELE Subcardioid element allows a wider 170° frontal working area than a standard cardioid. Subcardioid AT853SC-ELE Cardioid AT853C- ELE Hypercardioid AT853H-ELE Omnidirectional AT853O-ELE AT853H-ELE AT853C-ELE AT853SC-ELE AT853O-ELE INTERCHANGEABLE MICROPHONE ELEMENTS AT853O-ELE Omnidirectional element allows operation in all directions with a 360° pickup pattern. Different combinations of the elements can be used to obtain the desired results. The illustrations below show the differing prop- erties of the four pickup pattern types. The distance factor, D, indicates the additional pickup range available with directional elements. The distance factor is the increase in working distance that produces the same signal-to-noise ratio as an omnidirectional element under the same ambient conditions. For example, the s/n ratio of a cardioid at 17 feet would be comparable to that of an omnidirectional at 10 feet. The acceptance angle indicates the pickup width at which the sensitivity of the microphone has dropped by 3 dB from the on-axis (front) sensitivity. 1.7X 1.2X DISTANCE X 170° 120° D = 1.7 D = 1.2 360° D = 1 100° 2.0X D = 2.0 Subcardioid Omnidirectional DISTANCE FACTOR ACCEPTANCE ANGLE EXAMPLES Hypercardioid Cardioid (standard)

Audio-Technica Limited, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England Form No. 0310-0839-02-B/W ©1996 Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A. One-Year Limited Warranty Audio-Technica microphones and accessories purchased 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, contact 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 mer- chantability 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. Typical Frequency Response 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 10 dB 12" or more on axis (flat) Response in dB Frequency in Hertz LEGEND Omnidirectional Polar Pattern SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 1 kHz 90 60 120 30 150 210 240 270 300 330 180 0 LEGEND Subcardioid Polar Pattern 1 kHz LEGEND Cardioid Polar Pattern SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 90 60 120 30 150 210 240 270 300 330 180 0 SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 90 60 120 30 150 210 240 270 300 330 180 0 Hypercardioid Polar Pattern 1 kHz LEGEND 1 kHz LEGEND SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 90 60 120 30 150 210 240 270 300 330 180 0