The Audio-Technica MT830R is a miniature clip-on/lavalier condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed for quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television and other demanding sound pickup applications.Designed to be worn as a lavalier or hidden in loose clothing or in the hair, the MT830R provides high intelligibility for lecturers, stage/TV performers and singers. The mic's wide-range capability ensures clean, accurate reproduction. It operates on phantom power only. The microphone is intended to be worn on the clothing or hidden in props for excellent yet unobtrusive sound pickup. The wide-range capability of the microphone ensures clean, accurate reproduction with high intelligibility for speakers and presenters as well as for instrument pickup.Its small size makes it ideal for use in applications where minimum visibility is required.The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.The microphone includes a 25ft permanently attached miniature cable. Its free end connects to the provided AT8538 power module via a TA3F type connector. The output of the power module is a 3-pin XLRM type connector.A recessed switch in the power module permits choice of flat response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80Hz high pass UniSteep filter) to help control undesired ambient noise. The microphone comes equipped with a power module, a clothing clip and windscreens. All MT830R models are available with a low reflectance Black finish; selected models are also available in Beige.