The U857QU is a wide-range condenser microphone with a UniLine (line cardioid) polar pattern. It is designed for quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television and other demanding sound pickup applications.
The small-diameter double gooseneck design permits highly flexible positioning while maintaining a smooth, well-contoured appearance. The U857QU stands 487.0 mm (19.17″) from the table or podium; it is also available in a 603.0 mm (23.74″) version as U857QLU. The two models are identical in all other respects. The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.
The microphone is equipped with UniGuard RFI-shielding technology, which offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). The microphone’s UniLine (line cardioid) polar pattern provides a 90° angle of acceptance. Additional interchangeable elements with omnidirectional (360°), cardioid (120°) and hypercardioid (100°) pickup patterns are available.
An XLRM-type connector insert at the base allows the microphone to be plugged directly into an XLRF-type panel jack or microphone cable. A recessed switch permits choice of flat response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep filter) to help control undesired ambient noise. The microphone comes equipped with a two-stage foam windscreen and a shock mount designed to attenuate noise, shock and vibration transmitted through the mounting surface. The microphone is enclosed in a rugged housing with a low-reflectance Black finish.
Features
- Designed for high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording and broadcasting
- UniLine polar pattern provides narrow 90° acceptance angle
- Superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback
- UniGuard RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)
- 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
- Accepts interchangeable elements to permit angle of acceptance from 90° to 360°
- Two-stage foam windscreen yields dramatically improved resistance to P-pops and other breath blasts
- Quick-mount design with 3-pin XLRM-type connector insert at base plugs into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector
- Included shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through the mounting surface
