The BOYA BY-VM600 is a compact and lightweight shotgun microphone designed for use with DSLR, Mirrorless, and Video Cameras. It features a cardioid polar pattern for capturing clean and crisp sound, even in noisy environments. The microphone has an integrated shock mount to reduce vibration during shooting. It also has a standard 1/4″ mount thread for easy mounting on cold shoe mounts. The microphone comes with a 3.5mm audio cable and is powered by one AA battery. It is suitable for various recording purposes such as video shooting, vlogging, and podcasting. The microphone also includes a low-cut filter and microphone boost options for added versatility.