The CS-88A DSLR-Video Shotgun Microphone from Polsen is designed for recording live audio directly to your DSLR camera. Its back-electret condenser capsule, wide frequency response, flexible gain control, and shotgun design can be used for recording dialog and interviews both outdoors and indoors from a variety of distances. With its cardioid polar pattern, the CS-88A is optimized to focus on the subject while rejecting off-axis sound making it great for ENG, film, broadcast, and more. The CS-88A attaches to your camera's shoe mount or to a boompole and plugs into the camera's audio input jack to deliver natural, professional-quality sound. The integrated shock mount isolates the microphone from vibrations caused by your camera or boompole to minimize handling noise, thereby improving your recordings. Professional-quality sound recording for DSLR or camcorder Back-electret condenser shotgun microphone with cardioid polar pattern optimized to focus on the subject in front of the camera and reject off-axis sound Compact, lightweight design Integrated shock mount isolates the microphone from vibrations caused by your camera or boompole The three-level gain switch provides a +10 dB boost, 0 dB unity gain, or -10 dB pad On/off switch and power LED indicator that glows green when the CS-88 turns on and red when it's time to change the battery Metal shoe mount mounting adapter with a 3/8" threaded socket lets you mount the CS-88A on a camera or boompole 3.5mm audio connection plugs into your DSLR's audio input jack to record live audio directly into your camera Includes foam windscreen that helps reduce noise caused by wind or drafts from air conditioners Includes drawstring carry pouch for safe storage and transport