High-quality, Plug & Play USB microphone, ideal for podcasting or home studios. It contains high quality AD converters with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency, large 19 mm diaphragm with amazing frequency response, a cardioid directional frequency, built-in 3.5 mm headphone jack output, 3.5 mm stereo jack inputs for mono instruments (guitar, bass) and stereo line devices (MP3, keyboards etc.). It has built-in input selector for Mic and Line/Inst inputs, direct monitoring (stereo, mono and PC), headphone volume control on the front panel and individual gain controls for Inst/Line and Mic. The microphone is made of durable alloy material, includes a metal pop filter, solid table stand and a complete set of cables. It comes with the software Samplitude for Windows platforms. Optional shockmount (SP01) available (not included). The microphone is compatible with Windows and Mac OS.