Audio-Technica U857QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone (19" Length)
- Premium cardioid condenser gooseneck mic for clear speech in boardrooms, worship spaces, and schools
- Ultra-flexible 19" gooseneck for precise positioning
- Excellent off-axis noise rejection and RFI shielding
- UniSteep low-cut filter reduces rumble
- Interchangeable capsules available for versatility
The Audio-Technica U857QL is a high-performance cardioid condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone engineered for demanding installed sound applications, including conference centers, boardrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, schools, and government facilities. Featuring a sleek, small-diameter ultra-flexible gooseneck (approximately 19 inches / 481 mm long), it allows precise, stable positioning while resisting accidental repositioning.
The cardioid polar pattern delivers superb rejection of off-axis sound and ambient noise, ensuring focused pickup of the speaker while minimizing feedback and unwanted background sounds. Its wide linear frequency response (30 - 20,000 Hz) provides smooth, natural, and accurate reproduction of speech with no coloration, noise, or artifacts.
Equipped with Audio-Technica's advanced UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology, the U857QL offers exceptional immunity to radio-frequency interference from mobile phones, Wi-Fi, and other sources. The integral UniSteep® filter (80 Hz low-cut) effectively reduces low-frequency ambient noise, handling rumble, and proximity effect for cleaner audio.
This phantom-powered microphone includes self-contained electronics and plugs directly into any standard panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector for quick, secure installation. For added flexibility, optional interchangeable capsules are available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, and UniLine® patterns.
Ideal for professional sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and recording, the U857QL combines rugged reliability, superior audio quality, and versatile features in a discreet, elegant design.