Product Description
Audio-Technica U857Q
Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone
Ideal for conference centers, boardrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and other installed applications, the U857Q is designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector. This cardioid condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone offers unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to Audio-Technica's UniGuard innovations. The 14.47" long microphone 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 transmitted through 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: 5.1 oz
- Dimensions (L x Head D x Base D): 14.37" 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
