Designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector, the U859QL features an ultra-flexible small-diameter gooseneck and cardioid polar pattern. 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.
Key Features
- 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
Technical Specifications
| Microphones |
| 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 |
| Audio-Technica Case Style |
M34 |
What's Included
- AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen
