Specially engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and sound reinforcement High front-to-back rejection ratio—cardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source Direct-coupled, balanced output results in a clean signal even under high-output conditions Transformerless circuitry virtually eliminates low-frequency distortion and provides superior correlation of high-speed transients Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter and 10 dB pad Rugged turned-brass microphone housing for enduring dependability State-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure compliance with A-T’s stringent consistency and reliability standards RoHS-compliant – free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)