At the heart of the NT2-A is the Australian designed and manufactured HF1 dual diaphragm capsule. The frequency and transient response of this transducer has been voiced to complement today's modern recording techniques - and yet still evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50's and 60's. These features provide the flexibility and superlative audio characteristics that make the NT2-A one of the most versatile condenser mics available. The NT2-A has variable controls that allow switching between Omni - Figure 8 - and Cardioid polar patterns. The three position high-pass filter provides a flat response or an 80Hz and 40Hz high pass filter to be selected. Finally the microphones Pad can be switched between 0 dB - -5dB and -10dB. The NT2-A comes in a soft pouch with an M2 stand mount. Features: Records audio with precision thanks to a large 1” gold sputtered condenser capsule Adapts to any recording scenario with three variable polar patterns on board Remove unwanted ambients and feedback with the cardioid pattern Capture audio from the front and back with figure-8 polarity Hear every sound in your room with the omnidirectional pattern Tame unruly frequencies with a variable High-Pass filter (Flat, 40Hz, or 80Hz) Clear signal from high output sources with a three position PAD at 0dB, -5dB, or -10dB Ultra low noise for uncoloured audio capture Eliminates rumble and handling noise with an internal capsule shock mounting system Comes ready to record with shock mount, pop filter, and dust cover included