Ultra-flexible gooseneck mic for high-quality sound reinforcement The U857QL cardioid condenser 19 inch gooseneck microphone from Audio-Technica is designed to plug directly into a panel or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector. The U857QL 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 U857QL 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
