The SHURE's 561 is a speech-optimized tiny omnidirectional microphone created to place on a gooseneck or stand, and the included 4-foot (2-meter) cord has a two-conductor lead for wiring XLR or 1/4" phone connections. This paging microphone has a low impedance output, which allows for excellent gain over lengthy wire runs and noisy connections. The microphone is designed for voice intelligibility and may be used as a communication microphone in broadcast and recording studios for paging and speak back.