The D 550E is a dynamic cardioid hand held microphone 294mm long Including W5 windshield and SA 8 clip, Terminated in a male XLR connector, 294mm long, finished in soft touch satin black. It is Designed for Electronic News gathering and Video Production. Dynamic omnidirectional polar pattern optimised for reporting interviewing and news gathering. Construction is of durable die cast metal with a fitted steel grille. Connection is by a 3 pin male XLR. Neodymium magnet is used to ensure high sensitivity. A patented shock absorbing suspension is incorporated to greatly reduce unwanted noise and vibration. Inbuilt is a switchable bass filter 4dB per octave at 400 Hz to - 6dB per octave at 100 Hz.