The M1280B has a fully integrated preamp and detachable cable permitting immunity from RF interference caused by cell phones and GSM devices. This provides flexibility for live, studio and broadcast applications. The extended low-end response of the M1280B along with studio quality sound reproduction makes it a great choice for field recording and musical instrument miking. This pattern picks up from all directions, offering very little in the way of isolation or feedback control. However, the Omni pattern offers the most accurate and natural sound reproduction of all the patterns. It is ideal for recording, live broadcasts or video, where sound reinforcement speakers are not an issue.