Audio-Technica Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone

Ideal for conference centers, boardrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and other installed applications, the U857Q is designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector. This cardioid condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone offers unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to Audio-Technicaâs UniGuard innovations. The 14.47â long microphone 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 microphone also offers an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise.• 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 âmemoryâ 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