Rode VideoMic Camera Mount Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Shockmount Amazon as the seller is the ONLY authorized Fulfilled by Amazon Dealer, and purchases from unauthorized dealers carry No Warranty A professional grade 1/2" condenser shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders The Rycote Lyre shock mounting system provides isolation from external factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations The standard sized shoe mount also includes a 3/8" thread in the base for easy mounting on a boom pole or stand Employs a super-cardioid polar pattern for highly directional recording, focusing on the subject in front of the camera Features a native 40Hz-20kHz response and a high-pass filter at 80Hz to prevent low-end noise such as traffic from being recorded A -10dB and -20dB level attenuation (or PAD) allows recording of loud sound sources, such as live music or motorsport