Audio-Technica U857QLU
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Audio-Technica
U857QLU
Product Info
Article Number:
187085
Brand:
Audio-Technica
Model:
U857QLU
Category:
Gooseneck Microphones
Price:
$339.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The U857QLU is a workhorse for houses of worship, conference rooms, and broadcast environments where feedback rejection is key. Its UniLine pattern offers exceptional clarity and isolation, and the ability to swap elements is a clever touch for adapting to different room shapes. It's a reliable, high-performance solution for situations demanding clean, intelligible audio.
Product Description
- Audio-Technica U857QLU
- Condenser gooseneck microphone
- With XLR connector
- Developed for quality sound reinforcement-
- professional production- and broadcast applications
- Excellent off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
- Polar pattern: UniLine cardioid 90°
- Interchangeable elements to permit angle of acceptance from 90° to 360°
- Frequency range: 30-20
- 000 Hz
- Sound pressure: 139 dB SPL max.
- Switchable low cut 80 Hz
- 18dB/octave
- Gooseneck length: 60.6 cm
- UniGuard technology for shielding against RF interference (such as mobile phones)
- Incl. Wind shield and shock mount
PROS
- • Excellent off-axis rejection minimizes feedback in live settings
- • UniLine cardioid pattern offers a focused sound pickup
- • Interchangeable elements provide adaptable coverage for varied spaces
- • UniGuard shielding effectively combats RF interference from nearby devices
CONS
- • Gooseneck length may be limiting for some mounting scenarios
- • Condenser design requires phantom power, limiting battery operation
- • The UniLine pattern isn’t as forgiving as omnidirectional patterns
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
UniLine Cardioid (90°)
Length
60.6 cm
Frequency Range
30-20,000 Hz
Connector
XLR
Phantom Power
48V
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Frequently Asked Questions
The UniLine is narrower, providing even better off-axis rejection but less natural ambience capture.
Audio-Technica offers various elements, allowing you to switch between 90° and 360° pickup patterns, expanding its versatility.
It's a basic shock mount – it helps, but for serious rumble isolation, a more robust aftermarket solution would be beneficial.
