Audio-Technica AT2020USB Condenser USB Microphone Bundle with Pop Filter, Tripod Stand, USB Cable, and Polishing Cloth The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology Ideal for project/home-studio applications High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source