Audio-Technica U857QL
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Audio-Technica
U857QL
Product Info
Article Number:
187083
Brand:
Audio-Technica
Model:
U857QL
Category:
Gooseneck Microphones
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The U857QL is a solid, dependable gooseneck mic perfect for corporate events, presentations, and houses of worship. It delivers clear, intelligible speech with good feedback rejection. It’s a workhorse mic that prioritizes functionality over flashiness, making it ideal for consistent, reliable performance.
Product Description
- Audio-Technica U857QL
- 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: 48.1 cm
- UniGuard technology for shielding from RF interference (such as mobile phones)
- Incl. Wind shield and shock mount
PROS
- • Excellent off-axis rejection minimizes room noise
- • UniGuard RF shielding noticeably reduces interference
- • Robust gooseneck provides stable, predictable positioning
- • Low-cut filter cleans up boomy lower frequencies effectively
CONS
- • Gooseneck length might be restrictive for some applications
- • Cardioid pattern limits versatility for group recordings
- • Body material feels somewhat plasticky for the price point
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Length
48.1 cm
Frequency Range
30-20,000 Hz
Connector
XLR
Phantom Power
48V
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Frequently Asked Questions
It significantly reduces interference, but very strong signals still might be audible; it's a noticeable improvement over mics lacking this feature.
It's a gentle roll-off, effectively taming low-frequency rumble without drastically altering the mic’s overall tone.
The U857QL offers a more neutral, less colored sound compared to the Beta 91, which has a more pronounced mid-range presence.
