Audio-Technica U857QU 19" UniPoint Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Mic

Advanced capsule design and meticulous internal electronics.

Designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector, the U857QU quick-mount gooseneck condenser microphone includes Audio-Technica’s UniLine® line-cardioid element with a tightly focused, 90º acceptance angle. It's 19.17” long, and its ultra-flexible, robust gooseneck enables easy adjustment into the desired form while resisting inadvertent repositioning. It also features UniGuard® innovations that bring unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference (RFI) to the table. It accepts other interchangeable mic elements as well (sold separately), available in cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. This phantom-powered microphone also offers an 80Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.

A longer (23.74") version is also available: U857QLU (sold separately).

Applications

Conference centers • Boardrooms • Courtrooms • Houses of worship • Other installed applications and more

Includes

• U857QU UniPoint® microphone
• AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen
• AT8662 shock-mount

Features

• For high-quality sound reinforcement, pro recording and broadcasting
• Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
• UniGuard RFI-shielding technology
• Easy-to-adjust, rugged, 19.17" alternating gooseneck
• UniSteep filter provides steep low-frequency attenuation
• Mountable in permanent installation on a lectern, pulpit, conference table or similar surface

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently-polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Line Cardioid (included UE-UL 90° UniLine line-cardioid element)
• Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80Hz, 18dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -35dB (17.7mV) re 1V @ 1Pa
• Impedance: 250Ω
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 135dB SPL, 1kHz @ 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (typical): 115dB, 1kHz @ Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11 - 52VDC, 2mA, typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 5.7oz. (161g)
• Dimensions (L x head Dia x base Dia): 19.17" x 0.48" x 0.74" (487 x 12.2 x 18.9mm)
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Optional Interchangeable Elements (sold separately): UE-C, cardioid (120°); UE-H, hypercardioid (100°); UE-O, omnidirectional (360°)
• Note: further information can be found within the items located under the "Documentation" tab above.