Audio-Technica AE3300 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Same element as the classic AT4033 studio microphone Well-tempered polar pattern with outstanding rejection qualities Superior anti-shock engineering ensures low handling noise and quiet performance High-quality double-sided PCB uses surface-mount components. Extensive grounding plane and attention to best-practice grounding methods minimize electrical noise Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source