The AMT VS microphone is Applied Microphone Technology"s microphone system for violin. Designed, manufactured by hand, and distributed by AMT in the USA. The system is intended to clip onto standard violin. The VS is a ultra miniature, feather weight low profile condenser microphone specially designed for the Violin, Viola, and Mandolin. The microphone attaches to the Violin, Viola, and Mandolin with a clamp designed to be solid on the instrument without harming or dampening the natural sound or vibrations. The VS is the # 1 choice for top professionals that look for the most natural sound reproduction possible from a clip on microphone. All versions of the VS now include updated features including D.C.T. (Disconnect Cable Technology) with the ability to connect the Wi5C creating a belt pack free wireless system. The VSi comes complete with the Inline preamp, case, and AMT disconnecting cable technology to allow the microphone to be used wireless with the AMT Wi5C, Shure or Sabine Wireless. Phantom power required. Sennheiser cable sold separately. Mic (XLR) cable required.