The Audio-Technica U857QL is a flexible gooseneck microphone designed for outstanding performance in schools, houses-of-worship, boardrooms, government facilities, etc. The microphone capsule features a cardioid polar pattern for superb rejection of off-axis noise and ambience.

The wide linear frequency response delivers smooth, accurate reproduction of speech without noise, artifacts, or colorization. The ultraflexible gooseneck enables positioning while resisting inadvertent repositioning. Optional interchangeable capsules provide cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine cardioid polar patterns for added flexibility.

For Boardroom, Schools & Public Speaking    Smooth Frequency Response    Gooseneck with Flexible Positioning    UniGuard Shielding

UniGuard shielding provides exceptional rejection of radio-frequency interference.

Low-frequency noise and proximity effect is reduced as a result of UniSteep filtering.

Cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional capsules are available as options and provide added flexibility.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it have 3.5mm microphone input?

A: No, the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder (BH #ZOH6E) only has 3.5mm outputs. You could use a 3.5mm to XLR adapter like a RODE VXLR 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter (B&H # ROVXLR) to attach a 3.5mm mic.

Q: 2. Can it be powered via usb c?

A: The Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder can run on bus power via USB-C.

Q: 3. Can the Mix track be disabled? I don't want that recorded.

A: Yes. When connecting the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder to a computer and setting the recorder for use and an audio interface, you have the option of setting the output to "Multi track" or "Stereo Mix." When set to "Multi track," you will have the individual tracks instead of the Mix track going to the computer.

Q: 4. Can this unit be configured to record 4 inputs to a SINGLE 4-channel .wav file?

A: Yes, the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder can record 4 inputs simultaneously to a single 4-track WAV file.

Q: 5. Can you use your own microphone?

A: Yes, the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder has a 3.5mm input that can be used to connect an external microphone.

Q: 6. Can the H1essential provide phantom power to an XLR connected boom?

A: The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder doesn't have an XLR connection, so it wouldn't be able to provide phantom power to a connected mic.

Q: 7. Does Zoom sell an extension cable for attaching the microphone capsules separate from the recorder with this next gen recorder?

A: The microphone modules previously available for the Zoom H4n, H5, H6, and H8 recorders are not compatible with the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder or other recorders in the new essential series.

Q: 8. How much record time do you get with a 256 GB microSDSX card?

A: 32-bit float audio files do take up about 33% more storage than 24-bit files; using a 256GB microSDXC card with the Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder will provide you with approximately 85 hours of recording time.

Q: 9. Can the 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mic/line input be used simultaneously with the onboard XY mics to record 4 channels? I assume not

A: The Zoom H4essential, being a 4-track audio recorder can record from the onboard 2 X-Y mics, as well as the 2 external mic inputs on the bottom at the same time.

Q: 10. Can you recommend windshields that fit this recorder?

A: For the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder, I would recommend the Rycote Zoom H1n Mini Windjammer.