In Audio-Technica's Pro Series, you will find reliable microphones designed for tough everyday use, catering to every need and budget. With the warm, clear sound of state-of-the-art electronics and their legendary reliability, Pro Series microphones are among the most popular in their class. They are ideal for kick drums, percussion instruments, brass instruments, and other particularly dynamic instruments. Especially suitable for applications with high sound levels. Warm bass frequency response with excellent presence. Outstanding off-axis rejection for maximum feedback resistance. Versatile mounting options and effective damping of mechanical noise with the included AT8471 stand clamp. Gold-plated XLRM connector with corrosion-resistant contacts. Robust design for high reliability. The hypercardioid pattern enhances the isolation of the desired sound source.