The Audio Technica AT 3032 is a omni-directional, small diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in live sound and recording applications. It's omni-directional pattern effectively picks up evenly around the front and off-axis sections of the element making it ideal for ambiance recording, interviews etc. A 80 Hz hi-pass filter, provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the microphone's sensitivity to popping in close vocal use. It also reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically-coupled vibrations.