The Audio-Technica U855QL is a 448mm cardioid dynamic gooseneck microphone built for paging and announcement duty. Being dynamic rather than condenser, it needs no phantom power at all, which makes it a straightforward fit for paging amplifiers, older install racks and any system where 48V simply is not available at the input.
Dynamic
ELEMENT · No phantom needed
Cardioid
POLAR PATTERN · Rejects room noise
448 mm
LENGTH · Gooseneck
XLRM
OUTPUT · Integral 3-pin
Dynamic, not condenserMost gooseneck microphones in this class are condensers requiring phantom power. The U855QL is a dynamic, so it will work straight into a paging amp or mixer input with no phantom supply. Its 150 Hz to 16 kHz response is tailored to speech rather than full-range programme material.
Features
Dynamic element, no phantom power required
Cardioid pattern for good off-axis rejection
150 Hz to 16 kHz response tailored to speech
448mm gooseneck holds its set position
Integral 3-pin XLRM output connector
Suits paging, announcements and talkback
Part of the Audio-Technica UniPoint install range
278 g, low profile on a desk or lectern
Specifications
| Element | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency response | 150 to 16,000 Hz |
| Open circuit sensitivity | −53 dB (2.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Output connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Length | 448.0 mm (17.64″) |
| Head diameter | 30.0 mm (1.18″) |
| Base diameter | 19.0 mm (0.75″) |
| Weight | 278 g |





