Marantz Professional MPM-1000 | Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Windscreen, Shock Mount & Tripod Stand (18mm / XLR Out) Entry-level price for recording studio-quality sound Ideal for video commentary and Podcasting projects, or isolating instruments on a crowded stage Cardioid pattern picks up what's in front without catching echoes, background noise, or other sounds nearby Large diaphragm condenser microphone with 20 to 20,000 Hz-wide frequency response