Product Description

Audio-Technica U857QL 
Cardioid Condenser Long-Gooseneck Microphone

The 18.94" version of the U857Q, the U857QL cardioid condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone is designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector. The microphone offers unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to UniGuard™ innovations. It features an ultra-flexible small-diameter gooseneck and accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine™ line cardioid polar patterns. Equipped with self-contained electronics, the phantom-powered microphone also offers an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

Features

• Designed for high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording and broadcasting
• Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
• UniGuard RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
• Easy-to-adjust, rugged, small-diameter, alternating gooseneck with virtually no "memory" permits quick positioning into desired shape
• UniSteep filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
• Self-contained electronics eliminate need for external power module
• Accepts interchangeable elements to permit angle of acceptance from 90° to 360°
• Two-stage foam windscreen yields dramatically improved resistance to P-pops and other breath blasts
• Quick-mount design with 3-pin XLRM-type connector insert at a base plugs into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector
• Includes shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmittedthrough the mounting surface

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Impedance: 250 ohms
• Max Input Sound Level: 139 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (typical): 115 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 5.3 oz
• Dimensions (L x Head D x Base D): 18.94" x 0.48" x 0.74"
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Optional Interchangeable Elements: UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°)' UE-UL UniLine (90°)
• Accessories Furnished: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8662 shock mount
• Audio-Technica Case Style: M34