The PGA81 is ideal for use in sensitive acoustic instrument performance and recording. It's a professional quality instrument microphone with an updated industrial design that features a black metallic finish and grille offering an unobtrusive visual presence. Legendary Shure quality construction ensures exceptional performance in rigorous environments.It features a flat-response cartridge design for clear reproduction of acoustic instrument sound sources in more sensitive environments, and a cardioid polar pattern that picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise.