The Audio-Technica U857Q is a 365 mm (14.47″) cardioid condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone designed to plug directly into a panel or desk-mounted XLRF connector. Built for conference centres, boardrooms, courtrooms and houses of worship, it features UniGuard technology for outstanding RF interference immunity.
Length
365 mm
14.47″
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Low-Cut Filter
80 Hz
UniSteep
Mounting
Quick-Mount
XLRF connector
Features
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Quick-mount design plugs directly into panel or desk-mounted XLRF connector
Quick-mount design plugs directly into panel or desk-mounted XLRF connector
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UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection
UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection
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Ultra-flexible small-diameter gooseneck for easy positioning
Ultra-flexible small-diameter gooseneck for easy positioning
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80 Hz UniSteep low-cut filter reduces low-frequency ambient noise
80 Hz UniSteep low-cut filter reduces low-frequency ambient noise
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Accepts interchangeable elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, UniLine)
Accepts interchangeable elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, UniLine)
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Self-contained electronics with phantom power operation
Self-contained electronics with phantom power operation
Specifications
| Element | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Length | 365 mm (14.47″) |
| Mounting | Quick-mount (XLRF connector) |
| Low-Cut Filter | 80 Hz (UniSteep) |
| Power Requirement | Phantom power |
| Interchangeable Elements | Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, UniLine |











