For serious field recording, the optional CS-15 cardiod-type stereo microphone is a great match for the R-09. For portability & convenience, the R-09 supplies the power to the mic. Bundled with the microphone are a desktop st&, a h&-held mount, & a windscreen. Cardioid-type stereo microphone - Battery operation is also possible when using with a recorder that doesn't supply the power - Ideal combination with the R-09, also the UA-4FX & the UA-1EX - Comes with a desktop st&, a h&-held mount (can be attached to the microphone stand) & a windscreen FEATURES: • One-point stereo microphone that allows stereo capture of the sound in the direction you aim the microphone.. .