The Samson C02H is a compact half-pencil condenser microphone designed for instrument miking in tight spaces. It delivers a highly focused cardioid pickup with a smooth top end and fast transient response, making it well suited for hi-hats and other percussion. The capsule is shock-mounted to minimize handling noise and it ships with a carry pouch. Gold-plated XLR output provides reliable connectivity in live and studio applications. This pencil condenser is optimized for close-miking in tight spaces.