Overview
Designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector, the U859QL features an ultra-flexible small-diameter gooseneck and accepts interchangeable elements, available in cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine® line cardioid polar patterns. 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.
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
Specifications
| 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" (480.0 mm) long, 0.48" (12.3 mm) head diameter, 0.74" (18.9 mm) base diameter |
| OUTPUT CONNECTOR | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| ACCESSORY FURNISHED | AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen |
| AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE | M34 |
