The SHURE's VP88 is a high-quality condenser microphone that ideal for audio recording and broadcasting, capturing the nuances and feel of the environment. Despite its delicate appearance, the VP88 is tough and trustworthy, designed to resist the rigours of rigorous manufacturing situations. To regulate the degree of stereo "spread," this single-point stereo condenser microphone features three switchable levels of stereo breadth. One cartridge (Mid) faces forward to record on-axis sound with a cardioid pickup pattern while the other cartridge (Side) is bi-directional, meaning it can record sound from both sides.