Multi-pattern microphone is a premium large-diaphragm side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). The refined and sophisticated design of the KSM44A features an externally biased dual 1-inch diaphragms, extensive internal pop filtering and Prethos advanced preamplifier technology for ground-breaking threshold minimum of self-noise. The KSM44A is the premier choice for the highest level of professional studio and stage performance. It employs transparent internal circuitry architectures that enable unprecedented audio quality and performance.