CU58 is a USB microphone with cardioids polar pattern. It features monitor mix control switch, headphone volume control switch, mic gain adjustable switch and mic mute knob. All four switches and knob makes mic more practical. It is a plug-and-play USB device, compatible with Windows and MAC computer. It builds in a purple LED inside the microphone cage that indicates when the microphone has power. Its special mount shock reduces the thrill during recording and stage performance.