For a variety of miking applications including lead vocals, acoustic guitar, and brass instruments, the black Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone from AKG features a 1″ true condenser capsule with a cardioid polar pattern. The cardoid pattern helps focus audio capture in front of the capsule, reducing unwanted ambient sound from the other sides and back. A low-cut filter at 300 Hz allows you to cut unwanted low end from your sources, while its selectable -20 dB pad allows the mic to handle SPLs up to 155 dB, allowing it to be placed in front of a variety of sources. A spider shockmount and aluminum carry case are included