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Audio-Technica U891RC

MSRP: $320 Boundary Microphone

Description

A wide range condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, the ultra-smart U891RC is equipped with local or remote switching options. For flexible control in conference and boardroom installations, the unit's external contact closure ability allows a user to trigger an external device—a camera, for instance—from a switch on the microphone. Another ease-of-use feature: the microphone's electronic on-off switch can be set to three operating modes: touch-on/touch-off, press to talk, and press to mute. The mic is also equipped an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter to reduce pickup of low-frequency ambient noise. Its red LED status indicator can be controlled remotely. UniGuard™ innovations offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference; interchangeable elements are available in cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns; a unique rotating PivotPoint™ connector changes the cable exit point—no tools required. It requires 11 to 52V DC phantom power, which operates the microphone and switch circuitry.

  • Designed for surface-mount applications such as high-quality sound reinforcement, conferencing, distance learning and other demanding sound pickup situations
  • Ultra-quiet electronic switch can be set to any of three operating modes: "touch-on/touch-off," "touch-to-talk" and "touch-to-mute"
  • External contact closure capability permits control of remote devices from microphone switch
  • External LED control allows for accurate depiction of the live status of the microphone
  • PivotPoint™ rotating output connector allows cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone
  • Small-diameter UniPoint capsule near boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance
  • UniGuard™ RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
  • 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

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Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • (30-20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 130 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
266g (9.38oz) 108mm (4.25'') 84mm (3.31'')
    Power Specifications
    • Requires Phantom Power
    • Phantom voltage: 11-52V DC, 4 mA typicalv

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