Cardioid condenser microphone with a great performance and rugged design is just great for professional studio applications and live performance Cardioid polar pattern helps reduce pickup of sounds from the sides and rear Large diaphragm for smooth, natural frequency response ideal for warm bass tones High SPL handling reduce the chance of microphone overloading or clipping Wide dynamic range makes this microphone perfect for recording loud sounds or live setting Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad minimizes unwanted noise for excellent audio quality Includes custom shock mount for isolation and a protective pouch