The MXL R144-HE Heritage Edition Ribbon Microphone features a figure-8 polar pattern and a 1.8-micron aluminium ribbon delivering unparalleled premium quality sound. The figure-8 polar pattern is designed to capture instrumentation and room sound giving it an expanded tonality and ability to capture sounds other microphones cannot. Its high SPL capability makes the R144-HE ideal for horns and electric guitars or any instrument with a high-level output. This unit also boasts exceptional sound rejection and precise directivity allowing for a precise clear sound with minimized background noise.