The 18.94″ version of the U857Q, the U857QL cardioid condenser quick-mount gooseneck microphone is designed to plug directly into a panel- or desk-mounted XLRF-type connector.The microphone offers unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference thanks to UniGuard innovations. It 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.Audio-Technica U857QL Main Features:Designed for high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording and broadcastingSuperior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback vUniGuard RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI)Easy-to-adjust, rugged, small-diameter, alternating gooseneck with virtually no memory permits quick positioning into desired shapeUniSteep filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality vSelf-contained electronics eliminate need for external power moduleAccepts interchangeable elements to permit angle of acceptance from 90 to 360Two-stage foam windscreen yields dramatically improved resistance to P-pops and other breath blastsQuick-mount design with 3-pin XLRM-type connector insert at base plugs into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connectorIncluded shock mount attenuates noise, shock and vibration transmitted through the mounting surface