Cardioid polar pattern focuses capture in front of the mic, minimizing ambient pickup from behind the microphoneXLR Output connects to any standard XLR preamp, audio interface or mixerCapsule shockmount isolates the microphone from mechanical noise and vibrationsSelectable presence boost brightens up the mid-range frequencies to improve clarity and cut through the mix without sounding brittleDual layer windscreen and included removable foam pop filter reduces plosives and breath noises