The boya dynamic handheld vocal microphone by-bm58 is a cardioid microphone which is perfectly suitable for vocal recordings. the microphone has a built-in pop filter and comes standard with a tiltable microphone holder and five meter long xlr to 6.5mm adapter cable. The wide dynamic range (the difference between the quietest and loudest sounds the microphone can capture correctly) makes the by-bm58 extremely suitable for vocal and voice recordings. sound levels in vocal recordings can vary enormously. the cardioid directional characteristic ensures that sounds are clearly audible and ambient noise and noise are filtered out. this allows the by-bm58 to record sounds in professional quality. If you do not want to hold the microphone in your hand, you can mount it in the supplied holder, which has a 3/8" female threaded connection at the bottom. using the integrated tilt system, you can then easily position the by-bm58 in any position you like. through the 3-pin xlr cable you connect your boya microphone to the desired device, such as an audio mixer or xlr audio recorder (see optional accessories). because the by-bm58 is dynamic, no power is needed to use the microphone. this logically eliminates the need for batteries. to make it safe and easy to carry, a leatherette storage case is included as standard. Usage boya by-bm58 If you are looking for a reliable microphone for vocal recording, the boya by-bm58 is an effective tool. the microphone picks up crisp, clear sounds and filters out background noise. you can use the microphone in your hand, or just place it in the holder and mount it on a tripod (not included). the included xlr to 6.35mm cable is five meters long, making it possible to use it at greater distances from your audio device. xlr extension cables are optionally available if desired.