Description

The Pro49QL is Audio-Technica’s answer to fixed-installation speech pickup — a cardioid condenser capsule mounted on a rigid double-gooseneck that plugs straight into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector. There’s no external power module to wire in: the electronics live inside the mic body, so setup is really just plug it in and aim it.

At 16.46″ overall length, it reaches comfortably across a lectern or conference table while staying visually unobtrusive. The wide-range condenser element uses a low-mass diaphragm to keep the frequency response flat and smooth, so spoken word comes through clear without needing extra EQ. The gooseneck itself is built for the long haul — quiet, fixed-placement, and rated for repeated day-to-day use in installed sound systems.

Cardioid, fixed-charge back plate condenser element
Flat, smooth frequency response: 70–16,000 Hz
Self-contained electronics — no separate power module needed
134 dB SPL max input, 106 dB dynamic range, 66 dB S/N ratio
Runs on 9–52V phantom power, 2 mA typical draw
Impedance: 100 ohms; sensitivity: -37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Compact head: 0.47″ diameter; base: 0.74″ diameter
Weighs just 2.8 oz (80 g); integral 3-pin XLRM output
Includes AT8146 windscreen and Audio-Technica case

A practical, low-fuss choice for boardrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, or any space where a permanently mounted gooseneck mic needs to sound good without drawing attention to itself.