The Audio-Technica U857Q is a high-quality, quick-mount, cardioid condenser gooseneck microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and broadcast applications --ideal for conference centers, boardrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and other installed applications. Featuring a wide frequency response and low self-noise, this microphone delivers clear, articulate audio capture. Its 14.47" gooseneck allows precise positioning, while the UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology ensures minimal interference from wireless devices. The U857Q is equipped with a superior condenser element that provides exceptional speech intelligibility and off-axis rejection.

Ideal for podiums, conference rooms, and houses of worship, this microphone operates with 9-52V phantom power and seamlessly integrates with standard XLRF-type connectors. It 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 base plugs into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector
•  Included shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through the mounting surface