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Audio Technica PRO49Q
The Audio-Technica PRO 49Q is a professional quick-mount cardioid condenser gooseneck microphone designed for podiums, pulpits, council chambers, conference tables, and broadcast lecterns. Featuring an integrated 3-pin male XLR connector at its base, the PRO 49Q plugs directly into standard XLR female surface-mount receptacles or microphone cables without requiring an external in-line power module. Its wide-range condenser capsule and low-mass diaphragm deliver articulate vocal reproduction, high gain-before-feedback, and smooth off-axis rejection in acoustically challenging rooms.
Core Performance Features
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Wide-Range Condenser Element: Features a low-mass diaphragm engineered for natural vocal clarity, rapid transient response, and transparent speech intelligibility without mid-range honk.
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Quick-Mount XLR Base: Fitted with an integral 3-pin XLRM-type connector that plugs straight into lectern shock mounts, desktop bases (e.g., Audio-Technica AT8615), or standard XLRF wall/table plates.
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Self-Contained Electronics: Houses its internal impedance converter directly inside the XLR base connector, eliminating the clutter of bulky external power modules or in-line packs.
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Quiet-Flex Double-Gooseneck Design: High-durability dual gooseneck joints allow flexible, whisper-quiet positioning that resists sagging over extended usage.
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Uniform Cardioid Polar Pattern: Rejects ambient room reverberation, air conditioner rumble, and adjacent stage monitor bleed while reducing acoustic feedback.
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Broad Phantom Power Compatibility: Operates seamlessly on any standard phantom power source ranging from 9V to 52V DC.
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Included Slip-On Windscreen: Ships with the AT8146 foam windscreen to attenuate breath blasts, plosives ("P" and "B" pops), and air currents.
Technical Layout & Specifications
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Element Type: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser.
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Polar Pattern: Cardioid.
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Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 16,000 Hz.
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Open Circuit Sensitivity: -37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa.
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Impedance: 100 Ohms.
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Maximum Input SPL: 134 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.).
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Dynamic Range: 106 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL).
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 66 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted).
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Phantom Power Requirements: 9V – 52V DC, 2 mA typical.
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Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type.
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Overall Length: 332.0 mm (13.07 inches) (Note: The longer PRO 49QL measures 418.0 mm / 16.46 inches).
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Head Diameter: 12.0 mm (0.47 inches).
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Base Diameter: 18.9 mm (0.74 inches).
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Weight: 80 g (2.8 oz).
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Finish: Low-reflectance matte black.
