A truly professional microphone and fantastic value. Provides the accurate, no-compromise sound reproduction of a high end studio microphone at a fraction of the cost Outstanding performance, great pro look, and incredible versatility. Well suited for a wide variety of sources The large diaphragm true condenser design with cardioid polar pattern pickup and high SPL capacity is perfect for all broadcast and recording applications Internal FET pre-amplification / Transformerless low-noise and high-dynamic range FET Output Compact and durable, with precision-turned brass housing for years of reliability. Rugged internal shock mounts reduce handling noise