Audio-Technica U859QL Cardioid Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone

The Audio-Technica U859QL is an 18.9 inch gooseneck microphone built for spoken-word work in boardrooms, schools, and houses of worship. Its cardioid pattern concentrates on the person speaking and rejects sound coming from the sides and rear, so listeners hear the message rather than the room.

A frequency response shaped for speech gives voices the right balance of presence and warmth without heavy equalizer adjustments. With a maximum sound pressure level of 140 dB, the capsule stays clear even when someone raises the volume.

The gooseneck bends smoothly for exact placement and then holds its position, making it simple to aim the capsule at a seated panelist or a standing lecturer. A quick mount three-pin XLR base fits standard microphone fittings, which speeds up installation and lets technicians swap microphones during maintenance with minimal downtime.

UniGuard shielding, a design exclusive to Audio-Technica, blocks radio-frequency interference from mobile phones and wireless networks that are common in modern venues. If a room layout changes, interchangeable elements available from Audio-Technica allow integrators to switch to another pickup pattern without replacing the entire microphone.

Whether the task is capturing executive presentations, guiding students through a lesson, or delivering sermons that need to reach every seat, the U859QL offers results that remain reliable and professional day after day.

• Cardioid polar pattern that focuses on the speaker
• Handles up to 140 dB SPL so speech stays clear at high volume
• Quick mount three-pin XLR output simplifies installation
• UniGuard RF shielding defends against interference
• 18.9 inch gooseneck allows accurate positioning
• Operates with standard phantom power
• Accepts interchangeable elements for future flexibility