Audio-Technica U857Q
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Audio-Technica
U857Q
Product Info
Article Number:
187081
Brand:
Audio-Technica
Model:
U857Q
Category:
Gooseneck Microphones
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The U857Q is a solid, dependable gooseneck mic for conference rooms, presentations, and houses of worship. Its focused pickup and RF shielding make it a workhorse for clear speech intelligibility, and the build quality feels far more premium than its price suggests – it's a no-nonsense solution for reliable audio.
Product Description
- Audio-Technica U857Q
- Condenser gooseneck microphone
- With XLR connector
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 30-20
- 000 Hz
- Sound pressure: 139 dB SPL max.
- Switchable low cut 80 Hz
- 18dB/octave
- Gooseneck length: 36.5 cm
- UniGuard technology for shielding against RF interference (such as mobile phones)
- Incl. Wind shield and shock mount
PROS
- • Excellent off-axis rejection minimizes room noise effectively.
- • UniGuard RF shielding genuinely reduces interference from mobile devices.
- • Low-cut filter cleans up low-frequency rumble and proximity effect.
- • Robust gooseneck provides stable positioning without excessive flopping.
CONS
- • Cardioid pattern limits versatility for multi-mic setups.
- • Gooseneck length might be restrictive in some installations.
- • Sound can be slightly clinical for warmer vocal applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Length
36.5 cm
Frequency Range
30-20,000 Hz
Connector
XLR
Phantom Power
48V
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Frequently Asked Questions
UniGuard actively filters RF signals, offering better protection than passive shielding against common interference sources like smartphones.
The low-cut filter is subtle, but you might notice a slight increase in low-frequency muddiness if you’re close-miking in a less-than-ideal acoustic space.
While capable, its clinical sound might require significant EQ to achieve a warm, pleasing vocal tone; it’s better suited for speech-focused applications.
