The C1USB Condenser Microphone from ART deliver the performance and tone of a professional side address FET mic with the convenience and simplicity of a direct-to-digital USB 2.0 audio interface. The C1USB microphone operates as a standalone unit with any Windows- or Mac-based recording system. In addition to being an audio to digital input device, the C1USB mic also features an integrated D/A converter that makes the microphone its own audio interface. The D/A converter provides computer playback to headphones via a 1/8" jack with volume and mix controls integrated into the microphone chassis. Additional controls include an input gain control to allow proper input levels to your recording software, a -10dB pad switch to ensure distortion-free sound reproduction and a low frequency roll-off at 100Hz for improved clarity and presence.