The directional design of the ME34 Compact Zoom Microphone from Olympus limits interference from nearby sound sources. The microphone is useful for recording a particular voice or signal that would otherwise be obscured or overpowered by other sources. For example, the microphone can help capture a keynote speaker at a conference without recording a lot of chatter from the attendees. Zoom microphone suitable for mobile lectures & small meeting recordings On the go, the microphone cord can be put tidily out of the way by winding it to the microphone stand (sold separately) Small & lightweight