The Audio-Technica U841A is an omnidirectional boundary microphone designed for highly intelligible sound reinforcement, professional recording, television and conferencing in surface-mount applications. The microphone's omnidirectional polar pattern is capable of accurately reproducing audio at 360 degrees. The surface mounted U841A features a polarized condenser element that reproduces audio with crisp detail and pristine fidelity. UniGuard RFI-shielding protects against radio frequency interference. The microphone is powered via phantom or 1.5V AA battery power, an external in-line phantom power supply is included. The U841A is an excellent choice for capturing conferences, meetings, broadcasts, performances, ambiance and more.
| Transducer | Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz |
| Dynamic Range (Typical) |
Phantom: 111 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 73 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa |
| Maximum Input Sound Level |
Phantom: 132 dB, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Battery: 122 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. |
| Power Requirements | 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical |
| Output Impedance |
Phantom: 200 ohms
Battery: 270 ohms |
| Output Connectors | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Pad | No |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| Dimensions |
Microphone: 2.56 x .59" (65 x 15.1mm) (Diameter x Height)
Power Module: 3.31 x 2.48 x 0.87" (84 x 63 x 22mm) (H x W x D) |
| Weight |
Microphone: 2.8 oz (78 g)
Power Module: 4.9 oz (139 g) |