U857QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount 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.

  • 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 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 Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 250 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
SWITCH Flat, roll-off
WEIGHT 5.3 oz (150 g)
DIMENSIONS 18.94" (481.0 mm) long,
0.48" (12.2 mm) head diameter,
0.74" (18.9 mm) base diameter
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


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DIFFERNCE BETWEEN 857QL AND 859QL

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I would like to know the differnce between U857QL and U859QL. I noticed a big price difference.
I am looking to buy 2 for our church.
Could you please help me on this. I asked to a guitar center sales man and it was not helpful.
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Thank you for your inquiry. The U859QL does not contain the Uniguard technology that filters out RF interfernece from mobile phones and AM radio stations. The U897QL does.
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Does the U857QL mic need a specific mount?

Can you recommend me a good mount for this mic.
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Thank you for your inquiry. A through the table shock mount is included, although we have several desk stands that will work as well, such as the AT8666
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