The C2 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone from ART is a versatile compact side-address condenser mic. A cardioid pattern with two position pad and two position low frequency roll-off switches make it the ideal studio condenser microphone for solo vocal or instrumental recordings where subtly and clarity are needed. The C2 only picks up sound directly in front of it while sides from the back and sides are rejected, increasing isolation and delivering controlled directionality.