The se electronics se6160 is a compact shotgun microphone built for professional field recordists sound engineers and live technicians needing focused audio capture in noisy environments. Its super cardioid lobar pickup pattern helps reduce unwanted ambient noise making it great for dialogue or instrument miking in live or outdoor settings. The handcrafted condenser capsule delivers crisp natural audio while a low self noise level 13db ensures clean recordings even in quiet environments.with a robust all metal body the se6160 is durable enough for touring or field production. Its onboard low cut filter and attenuation switches give you control over rumble proximity effect and hot input signals. With spl handling up to 157db this mic performs confidently in loud stages and dynamic soundscapes.