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Audio-Technica U857QU UniLine Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone

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U857QU
Model #:
U857QU
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The U857QU is a quick-mount gooseneck condenser microphone featuring UniLine®, UniGuard® and UniSteep® innovations.

Description

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 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Singnal-To-Noise Ratio 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Switch Flat, roll-off
Output Connector Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
Optional Interchangeable Elements UE-C cardioid (120°); ELEMENTS UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
Accessories Furnished AT8154 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8662 shock mount
Dimensions (Length) 19.17" (487 mm)
Net Weight 0.356 lbs (0.016 kg)

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  • (1) U857QU Microphone
  • (1) AT8154 Two-Stage Foam Windscreen
  • (1) AT8662 Shock Mount
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