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Audio-Technica U851RB Condenser Boundary Microphone | Model: U851RBO

Audio-Technica U851RB Condenser Boundary Microphone | Model: U851RBO

SoundPro Item: 42213 | Part Number: U851RBO

Regular price $259.00
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  • Designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television, conferencing and other demanding sound pickup situations
  • Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
  • PivotPoint® rotating output connector allows cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone
  • Small-diameter UniPoint® element near boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance
  • Available interchangeable elements permit angle of acceptance from 100° to 360°
  • UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
  • Self-contained electronics eliminate need for external power module
  • Heavy die-cast case and non-slip silicone foam bottom pads minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone
  • Low-profile design with low-reflectance finish for minimum visibility
  • Threaded inserts on bottom of microphone allow it to be mounted with screws for increased security

Microphone Configurations

  • U851Rb: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle), black finish
  • U851RWb: cardioid polar pattern (120° acceptance angle), white finish
  • U851RbO: omnidirectional polar pattern (360° acceptance angle), black finish

The Audio-Technica U851RB Condenser Boundary Microphone is available in different colors and polar patterns. Each option has a 25.0' (7.6 m) cable with TA3F connector at the microphone and XLRM output connector.

The phantom-powered U851Rb condenser boundary microphone offers outstanding speech intelligibility and transparent sound quality for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television, conferencing, and other demanding sound pickup situations. The microphone is equipped with a PivotPoint® rotating output connector, UniSteep® filter, and UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology. With a heavy die-cast case and silicon foam bottom pads to minimize coupling of surface vibration to the microphone, the U851Rb is equipped with self-contained electronics, eliminating the need for an external power module. Threaded inserts on the bottom of the microphone allow it to be mounted with screws for increased security.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Dimensions
0.91" (23 mm) H x 3.3" (83.9 mm) W x 4.25" (108 mm) D
Electrical
Phantom Power Requirements
11-52V DC, 4.4 mA
Audio
Polar Patterns
Cardioid and Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Output Impedance
50 ohms
Open Circuit Sensitivity
-34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
68 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted
Connectivity
Maximum Input Sound Level
134 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Output Connector
Microphone: TB3M-type Cable: 3-pin XLRM-type
Construction
Cable
25 feet (7.6 m) long, 0.13" (3.2 mm) diameter, 2-conductor, shielded cable with TA3F and XLRM connectors
Shipping
Weight
253 g (8.9 oz)
General
Transducer Type
Condenser
Low Frequency Roll Off
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
Dynamic Range
108 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Switches
Flat, roll-off

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