Shure BETA 98AMP/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Drum Microphone (Includes Integrated XLR Preamplifier and A75M Universal Stand Mount) Uniform half-cardioid polar pattern for maximum gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound Precision-engineered low-profile design features integrated preamplifier and XLR connector to maximize setup efficiency while minimizing stage clutter Two-position contour switch to maximize attack and clarity depending on application  select the flat response setting for natural sound in most applications or the low-mid scoop setting for a strong low frequency punch Uniform half-cardioid polar pattern for maximum gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound Precision-engineered low-profile design features integrated preamplifier Two-position contour switch to maximize attack and clarity depending on application - Select the flat response setting for natural sound in most applications or XLR connector to maximize setup efficiency while minimizing stage clutter The "low-mid scoop" setting for a strong low frequency "punch"