Detail 01
100–16,000 Hz frequency response
Tuned for intelligible speech. It trims low rumble and high air, so it is not a full-range recording mic.
Product detailSKU #1273887988895
Audio-TechnicaU859QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone Black 18.90 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18.9-inch gooseneck condenser for permanent install on lecterns, podiums and conference tables. Buy it for fixed speech pickup, not for recording.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podium or lectern speech in a house of worship
- Conference and boardroom tables with quick-mount fittings
- Council chambers or classrooms needing a fixed talker mic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording vocals or instruments — the top end stops at 16 kHz
- Handheld or stand-mounted use; it needs a mount
- Anyone wanting a plug-and-play mic out of the box
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
Cardioid pattern
Picks up the person in front and rejects the sides and rear, which raises gain before feedback in a live room.
Detail 03
80 Hz roll-off switch, 18 dB/octave
A steep cut for podium thumps, HVAC rumble and stage vibration. Flat position keeps the low end intact.
Detail 04
11–52V phantom power, 2 mA
Needs a mixer or interface supplying phantom. It will not work on a passive input or a plain XLR splitter.
Detail 05
140 dB SPL max input
Handles loud talkers and close speech without the capsule distorting.
Detail 06
Integral 3-pin XLRM output
The XLR is built into the base, so it drops into a standard quick-mount and runs straight to a mixer input.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Only an AT8153 foam windscreen is included — no mount, cable or power module
- 02Confirm your quick-mount hardware matches before ordering
- 03Requires phantom power from your mixer or interface
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this to record vocals?
It is not the right tool. The response tops out at 16 kHz and it is built for fixed speech pickup at a podium, not full-range vocal recording.
02Does it come with a mount?
No. Only the AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen ships with it. The quick-mount hardware and cable are separate.
03Does it need phantom power?
Yes, 11–52V DC drawing about 2 mA. Any mixer or interface with phantom will run it.
04What does the roll-off switch do?
It cuts everything below 80 Hz at 18 dB per octave to remove podium bumps, air handling noise and floor rumble.
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
- 100-16,000 Hz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Switch
- Flat, roll-off
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- ”43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
- Maximum Input Sound Level
- 140 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 5.4
- Dimensions
- 18.90 inch (480.0mm) long, 0.48 inch (12.3mm) head diameter, 0.74 inch (18.9mm) base diameter
1 detailsIn the box
- Audio Technica Case Style
- M34
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 65 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Accessory Furnished
- AT8153 two-stage foam windscreen
- Dynamic Range Typical
- 111 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Element
- Fixed-charge back plate permanently polarized condenser
