The i5 is used for stage, studio and broadcast applications. It is able to handle spls in excess of 140 dB without distortion and can be used to mic a wide variety of musical instruments, guitar and bass cabinets, vocals and speech. The i5 is designed with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control and is equipped with a VCM diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction. The i5 is sturdy, compact, and easy to position. With a wide frequency response of 50 Hz - 16 kHz, The i5 provides clear, accurate, natural sound reproduction without having to rely on EQ. The i5 is manufactured with a precision cast zinc alloy body, steel grill, Black finish, laser etched model and serial number, Switchcraft XLR connector, and includes a heavy-duty nylon microphone clip. Transducer Type: Dynamic frequency response: 15 Hz - 16 kHz polar pattern: Cardioid Output Impedance: 150 ohms Sensitivity: 1.5 mV/Pascal @ 1K off Axis rejection: > 23 db maximum SPL: > 140 db