Audio-Technica U857QU
Gooseneck Microphone, UniLine Condenser, Quick-Mount

U857QU

Featuring Audio-Technica’s UniLine™ line-cardioid element with a tightly focused 90º acceptance angle, the U857QU quick-mount gooseneck condenser microphone is designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector; it is 19.17” long. Its ultra-flexible, robust gooseneck permits easy adjustment into desired shape while resisting inadvertent repositioning. Featuring UniGuard™ innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference, the U857QU accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine™ line cardioid polar patterns. 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
• UniLine™ polar pattern provides narrow 90° acceptance angle
• 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 base plugs into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector
• Included shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through the mounting surface

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Line Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -35 dB (17.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 250 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (typical): 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 5.7 oz
• Dimensions: 19.17" long, 0.48" head diameter, 0.74" base diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Optional Interchangeable Elements: UE-C cardioid (120°); UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
• Accessories Furnished: AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8662 shock mount

Our Part #  U857QU