The RODE K2 microphone is all you need for high quality sound. The RODE CONDENSER CABLE MICROPHONE offers a gold diaphragm and internal shock mount that resists bursts of voice. This RODE microphone minimizes noise, so that you do not hear background disturbance. The RODE K2 offers a heat treated steel mesh head that is welded for high strength. The satin-nickel finish of the RODE CONDENSER CABLE MICROPHONE makes it more durable. This RODE microphone offers a unique feature of variable polar patterns: from Omni, through cardiod to figure 8 that gives you a perfect sound experience.