Hand made capsules, distinct sounds. Require 48-Volts Phantom Power.The SE2200a studio condenser microphone is essentially the new generation of it's predecessor the SE2000a with some marked improvements. A handsome new body style, improved specifications and performance from it's 1" gold vacuum, plated diaphragm help make ita great studio utility microphone capable of excelling in all sorts of recording tasks and environments. Add to that it's -10dB pad and lo-cut filter switches and it's easy to see why the SE2200a, with it's smooth frequency response, transparency, and dynamic range, is a clear winner and excellent value.