The AU-A04TC desktop podcast microphone has a cardioid polar pattern that picks up what happens in front of microphone while reducing pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound sources. The microphone desktop base is solidly constructed metal that provides phenomenal stability. It can be adjusted into the best position to record. The double layered pop filter with flexible goose neck and sponge clamp, fits most standard microphone stands and also protects the stand from scratching. Other features include a smooth, flat frequency response of 30Hz-16kHz,16 mm diaphragm catching transients and high frequency content while delivering a fuller, round and warmer sound. This professional condenser microphone is good for podcasting, gaming, voiceover work, etc. A large diaphragm condenser microphone combines quality sound capture with the ease of plug-and-play USB connectivity on both Mac and Windows computers, no drivers required, no need for an external sound card. It makes it easy to sound good on a podcast, live stream, video call, or almost any other kind of recording. Features Microphone-core: Dia.16mm Condenser Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 30Hz-16kHz Sampling Rate: 192kHz/24bit Sensitivity: -38dB+/-3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz) Maximum SPL: 120dB S/N Ratio: 70dB Electrical Current: 75mA Max. Voltage: 5V Color: All black Material: Metal USB Cable: USB-A to USB-B USB Cable Length: 98 in