The M1255B is a miniaturized condenser microphone with a fully integrated preamp and detachable cable. This mic is designed with a very high sensitivity for distance miking. Applications include ceiling or table mount for conferences, overhead choir miking, location recording as well as audience or room miking. The M1255B has immunity from RF interference caused by cell phones and GSM devices. This polar pattern, also known as a shotgun pick up pattern, has a longer reach and more narrow pattern than the other cardioid patterns. This pattern is a preference at time for podium applications. It is helpful in pin-pointing hard to reach areas, especially for recording outdoors and with video.