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Designed to plug directly in to a panel or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector, the Audio-Technica U859QL features an ultra-flexible small-diameter gooseneck and accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, and UniLine line cardioid polar patterns (available optionally). Equipped with self-contained electronics, the phantom-powered microphone also offers an 80Hz low-cut UniSteep filter that reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise. The microphone and gooseneck are 18.90" long.
Audio-Technica U859QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone Black 18.90 in.
Audio-Technica U859QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone Black 18.90 in.
Audio-Technica U859QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone Black 18.90 in.

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  • 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
  • This version has the longer gooseneck
  • (18.90" overall length)
  • 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
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  • 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
  • IMPEDANCE: 250 ohms
  • MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL: 140 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
  • DYNAMIC RANGE (TYPICAL): 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
  • SWITCH: Flat, roll-off
  • WEIGHT: 5.4 oz (152 g)
  • DIMENSIONS: 18.90" (480.0mm) long, 0.48" (12.3mm) head diameter, 0.74" (18.9mm) base diameter
  • OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
  • ACCESSORY FURNISHED: AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen
  • AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE: M34

collapse expand iconWarranty

One year parts and labor warranty.

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