Compact studio condenser microphone for podcasting and vocal recording. Fitted with a back-electret capsule, driven by an onboard preamp. Echo effect and mute function are switchable via 2 illuminated buttons at the front. Connection to a PC or Mac computer is via the supplied USB lead and operates as a plug & play USB audio device.The complete assembly is housed in a black anodised die-cast body with a large steel grille for the capsule. Supplied with a collar clamp and mini tripod for convenient, table-top operation.