The Audio-Technica U857RU 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 ambiance. The wide, linear frequency response delivers smooth, accurate reproduction of speech without noise, artifacts, or colorization. The ultra-flexible gooseneck enables flexible positioning while resisting inadvertent repositioning. Optional interchangeable capsules provide cardioid, hyper-cardioid, omnidirectional, and UniLine cardioid polar patterns for added flexibility.