High-quality omni-directional microphone for rough use in live reporting and broadcasting environments. Excellent speech intelligibility. Easy handling. Avoids wind and handling noise problems. Extra long body. The MD 42 is a high-quality reporter�s microphone with omni-directional pick-up pattern. It has been specially optimized for rough use in live reporting and broadcasting environments. The MD 42 is a very �good-natured� microphone that avoids wind and handling noise problems. Color: black; sound inlet basket: refined steel, black.