With the SMX-30 you'll always have the right microphone for the job. That's because it is both a stereo and a mono shotgun microphone, allowing you to switch between the two on the fly. So for the price of a single microphone you're actually getting two. Talk about bang for your buck! Plus with other great features like gain control, auto-on, a low-cut filter, and delightful sound quality, the SMX-30 is sure to be a microphone you'll always want to keep in your gear bag.