The Rode S1 is a supercardioid handheld microphone designed to deliver studio level quality signal response, in live sound applications. The supercardioid element effectively minimizes noise and signal at the off-axis sections of the microphone element. The result provides high gain before feedback when near monitor speakers, while eliminating signal from adjacent instruments and singers. It's 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response is tailored for vocal capturing and an SPL rating of 151dB ensures accurate reproduction of transient signals without distortion. The S1 is powered with 44v to 52v phantom power. For studio quality vocals Flexibly mounted 3/4" real condenser capsule - externally polarised Polar pattern: Super-cardioid Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz Peak SPL: 151 dB SPL Sensitivity: 5 mV Inherent noise: 18 dBA Robust mesh head made of heat-treated steel Integrated metal mesh pop protection Low handling noise Matched high-pass filter in the signal path Requires 48 V phantom power Length: 18.3cm Weight (without battery): 308 g Including clamp RM1 and transport case ZP1