The Saramonic SoundBird V1 is a professional shotgun microphone that delivers premium, broadcast-quality sound with advanced features. It has a supercardioid pickup pattern to capture clear sound from the front while rejecting unwanted noise from the sides and rear. The microphone is constructed from durable brass to reduce interference and has a non-reflective finish. It features illuminated buttons for easy control of settings, including a high-pass filter and -10dB pad for managing low and high-frequency sounds. The microphone can be powered by an internal AA battery or external phantom power, with the On/Off button changing color to indicate power source and battery level. The package includes a foam windscreen, 2-foot XLR cable, and a premium shock mount for mounting on a camera, stand, or boom pole.