The Sennheiser MKE-400 Compact Shotgun Microphone is a small, versatile audio solution for both handheld consumer camcorders and larger video camcorders with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input. Its rugged all metal housing provides durability and features an integral shock mount for rejection of handling noise. A switchable wind noise filter, and switchable sensitivity settings combined with its super-cardioid pick-up pattern ensure quality sound over both long and short distances. A single AAA battery will provide up to approximately 300 hrs of operating time.Rugged all-metal housingMaximum side noise rejection, optimized for video recordingsSwitchable sensitivity for long and short distancesSwitchable wind noise filterApproximately 300 hrs operating time (from a single AAA battery)Integral shock-mount for rejection of handling noiseFoam windshield includedMKE 400 with coiled cable (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)1 battery (size AAA)1 foam windshield