AUDIO-TECHNICA ATR2500-USB: Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use, the ATR2500-USB plugs right into your computer's USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. This large-diaphragm side-address condenser offers a USB output for recording to your computer, a quality analog-to-digital converter for excellent fidelity, and a headphone output with level control for monitoring. CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE: The benefit of a cardioid polar pattern is that it reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source. You can easily adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the front of the microphone. It features a high-quality AD converter with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate. Its low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response. BUILT-IN HEADPHONE JACK: There's no better way to monitor your microphone's output without delay than with a built-in headphone jack. Because the headphone jack is built-in, you don't have to worry about any quality or volume loss when monitoring your microphone. You can also use the buttons on the front of the microphone to easily control the headphone volume. Because of this, you can hear exactly what you're putting out - whether it be vocals or instruments.