Audio Technica U859QL Cardioid Quick-Mount Gooseneck Mic

About: Audio Technica U859QL Cardioid Quick-Mount Gooseneck Mic

Designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector, the U859QL 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. The microphone is 18.90” long.

• Designed for high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording and broadcasting
• Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
• Easy-to-adjust, rugged, small-diameter, alternating gooseneck with virtually no “memory” permits quick positioning into desired shape
• UniSteep® filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
• Self-contained electronics eliminate need for external power module
• Quick-mount design with 3-pin XLRM-type connector insert at base plugs into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector

Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 100-16,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 140 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range: 111 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
• Switches: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 5.4 oz (152 g)
• Dimensions: 18.90" (480.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.3 mm) head diameter, 0.74" (18.9 mm) base diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Included: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen
• Audio-Technica Case Style: M34