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It features three switchable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—along with a 10 dB attenuation pad and low-frequency roll-off. Ideal for vocals, voice-over, and various instruments, this 48V phantom-powered, transformer-balanced mic is considered a "gold standard" in recording studios.