The Audio-Technica U857QLU is a 603 mm (23.74″) UniLine condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone featuring the UniLine line cardioid element for tightly focused pickup. Designed to plug directly into a panel or desk-mounted XLRF connector, its ultra-flexible gooseneck resists inadvertent repositioning while permitting easy adjustment.
Length
603 mm
23.74″
Polar Pattern
UniLine
Line Cardioid
Low-Cut Filter
80 Hz
UniSteep
Mounting
Quick-Mount
XLRF connector
Features
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UniLine line cardioid element for tightly controlled pickup pattern
UniLine line cardioid element for tightly controlled pickup pattern
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Quick-mount design plugs directly into panel or desk-mounted XLRF connector
Quick-mount design plugs directly into panel or desk-mounted XLRF connector
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UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection
UniGuard technology for superior RF interference rejection
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Ultra-flexible robust gooseneck resists inadvertent repositioning
Ultra-flexible robust gooseneck resists inadvertent repositioning
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80 Hz UniSteep low-cut filter reduces low-frequency ambient noise
80 Hz UniSteep low-cut filter reduces low-frequency ambient noise
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Accepts interchangeable elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, UniLine)
Accepts interchangeable elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, UniLine)
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Phantom powered with self-contained electronics
Phantom powered with self-contained electronics
Specifications
| Element | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | UniLine (Line Cardioid) |
| Length | 603 mm (23.74″) |
| Mounting | Quick-mount (XLRF connector) |
| Low-Cut Filter | 80 Hz (UniSteep) |
| Power Requirement | Phantom power |
| Interchangeable Elements | Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, UniLine |











