Beyerdynamic"s MCE 86 S II shotgun microphone can be used for video recordings, lecterns or theatre applications. The microphone is extremely light and rugged; ideal for mounting onto cameras or camcorders. It can be used for outdoor applications and in studios with fish pole booms or as handhelds. The electrostatic transducer element and the hypercardioid/lobe polar pattern result in an excellent polar pattern with high sensitivity. Due to its construction and integrated active filter, the microphone is insensitive towards wind and vibrations caused by zoom motors. Each sound source is reproduced with absolute clarity. The MCE 86 S II has an electronic balanced output allowing operation with long cables. Even if connected to consumer devices with unbalanced inputs, the result is free from interferences. The MCE 85 S II microphone can be battery powered by a phantom source or with an integrated 1.5 V battery (average expectancy of 80 hours). The MCE 86 S II features the EA 19/25 elastic suspension and MKV11 microphone clamp for mounting on standard stands or fish pole booms with 3/8 "thread, plus a switch for battery or phantom powering. Since 1924 Beyerdynamic has remained a German family owned company committed to continuous research and innovative developments for the audio market. All over the world, Beyerdynamic is known for the use of the latest technologies and a high quality standard. All Beyerdynamic products are made in Germany.