Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what is directly in front. Rejects the room and the speakers behind it, so you get less feedback.
Product detailSKU #1273887988957
Audio-TechnicaU857QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone Black 18.64 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18.6-inch gooseneck condenser for podiums and conference tables. For fixed installs where the mic stays put and the talker stands close.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lecterns and podiums with a XLR-style quick-mount base already installed
- Boardroom tables where one mic serves one seated talker
- Houses of worship needing a discreet pulpit mic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording vocals or instruments — this is a speech mic
- Anyone needing a mic on a stand for handheld or close use
- Rooms with no phantom power at the mixer or interface
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
80 Hz roll-off switch, 18 dB/octave
Cuts rumble from HVAC, footsteps on a stage, and podium thumps. Leave it engaged for most speech work.
Detail 03
11-52V phantom power required
Will not work plugged into anything that cannot send phantom. Check your mixer or interface has a +48V button.
Detail 04
139 dB max SPL
Handles a loud speaker leaning in without distorting. Plosives and shouted words stay clean.
Detail 05
250 ohm impedance, -39 dB sensitivity
Standard hot output for a condenser. Works with any normal mic preamp without pushing gain to the top.
Detail 06
18.94 inches long, 0.48 inch head
Long enough to reach mouth height from a podium surface. The thin head stays out of sightlines and camera shots.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a compatible quick-mount base or shock mount — check what your podium already has
- 02No cable, mixer, or phantom power supply in the box
- 03Aim the head at the mouth, not the chest, or speech goes thin
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a mount?
It is a quick-mount gooseneck, designed to drop into a matching mount. Confirm your podium or table already has the compatible base before ordering.
02Can I use it for podcasting or singing?
It is built for speech at a fixed position. For recording you want a mic on a stand or boom with a shock mount instead.
03Do I need phantom power?
Yes. It requires 11-52V DC phantom. Most mixers and audio interfaces supply +48V with a button labeled phantom or P48.
04What does the flat/roll-off switch do?
Roll-off cuts everything below 80 Hz to remove low rumble and handling noise. Flat leaves the full 30 Hz to 20 kHz response intact.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance
- 250 ohms
- Low Frequency Roll Off
- 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- 30-20,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- Flat, roll-off
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”39 dB (11.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 139 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 5.3
- Dimensions
- 18.94 inch (481.0 mm) long, 0.48 inch (12.2 mm) head diameter, 0.74 inch (18.9 mm) base diameter
3 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 115 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
