Specifically engineered for drum and instrument applications the DT-400's compact, pivoting design makes it the ideal choice for these application its extremely uniform cardiod pick up pattern provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is sturck by a drumstick. Typical DT-400 applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instrument, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.