The MARANTZ's MPM1000 is a high-quality condenser microphone that delivers studio-grade audio performance at an affordable price. It features the essence of standard studio condenser microphones to a pricing point that appeals to first-time songwriters, rookie producers, and musicians. The MPM-1000 has an aluminum-plated, 0.7"-diameter, large-diaphragm condenser capsule that can capture audio with a powerful output level and smooth quality, making it suitable for speaking, singing, and acoustic guitar. Even better, the cardioid polar pattern provides excellent noise isolation, especially when placed close to the sound source.