The Olympus Compact Gun Microphone (ME-31) is a directional mic that is designed specifically for recording to a digital voice recorder. The mic's directional design cuts down on background noise, clearly capturing one specific voice or sound without. Further reducing extraneous noise would be the included wind screen. The ME-31 boasts a durable metal construction and also comes with a desktop microphone stand for interview or conference settings.Directional mic design cuts down on interference and hones in on one voice or signalMicrophone features durable metal construction and a wind screen to reduce wind noiseThe included desktop microphone stand is ideal for interviews and features a removable grip