Audio-Technica U857QC Mini Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone

Offering unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to Audio-Technica’s UniGuard® innovations, this quick-mount microphone features an ultra-flexible, small-diameter gooseneck and accepts interchangeable elements – omnidirectional (360°), cardioid (120°), hypercardioid (100°), and UniLine® (90°) – available separately.

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.

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

Specifications

Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Weight: 144 g
Dimensions: 14.37" (365.0 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-C cardioid (120°); UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°)
Accessories Included: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8662 shock mount