The Deity S-Mic 2 is a professional shotgun microphone offering superior sound performance, quality circuitry and great craftsmanship making for a reliable tool for audio recording. The Deity S-Mic 2 features a super cardioid pickup pattern which minimizes surrounding ambient sounds but still offers low off-axis coloration. The S-Mic 2 also is very forgiving when trying to point it at an actor or actress because of its super cardioid pickup, making it a great microphone for new boom operators. The microphone's ultra low self-noise lets you capture natural-sounding speech and dialog without any distractions.Designed to hold up to the brutality of run-and-gun-style shoots, the Deity S-Mic 2's body is machined from 100% solid brass and features a epoxy sealed gold-coated PCB board and a moisture-resistant capsule. The Deity S-Mic 2 comes with a waterproof, shockproof hard case to keep your microphone safe during storage or travel. Also included with every purchase is a mic clip and a foam windscreen.Our Flagship XLR Shotgun Mic Built for Film SetsThe S-Mic 2 is a medium length XLR shotgun ready for anything you throw at it: great off-axis rejection, an RF interference-proof body, ultra-low self noise and weather-proof circuitry.Low Off-Axis ColorationWith remarkably low off-axis coloration, the S-Mic 2 is designed to pick up rich, full sounds on set, even in the hands of a novice boom operator.All-Metal BuildThe S-