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U857Q

Primary use:

Speech
Installation

Type:

Capacitor / condenser
Electret

Polar patterns:

Cardioid

Common name: Audio-Technica U857Q

Production Status: In production

The U857Q is a permanently polarised cardioid condenser microphone ideal for conference centres, 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 quick-mount gooseneck microphone offers excellent immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to Audio-Technica’s UniGuard® innovations. The 14.47” 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. Also available with 18.94-inch (U857QL) or 23.74-inch (U857QLU) gooseneck.

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Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
30Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
11.2 mV/Pa
Max SPL
139
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
50Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
2 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ
HPF 80HZ 18dB/oct.

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
144 g
Length
365 mm
Min diameter width
12.2 mm
Max diameter
18.9 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen; AT8662 shock mount
Optional
Optional elements: UE-H hypercardioid (100°); UE-O omnidirectional (360°); UE-UL UniLine® (90°)