Tascam DR-10SG is a purpose built shotgun microphone and a professional quality digital recorder in a single unit. The DR-10SG features an extremely directional supercardioid microphone and an integrated shock-resistant mounting foot. The dual benefits of this design include the rejection of unwanted ambient sound during filming and the avoidance of physically transmitted noise from shutter or lens mechanisms. Coupled with this is a professional quality digital recorder featuring four selectable EQ modes, audio pass-through to the camera and an on-board audio slate for synchronization during post production. As an added safeguard against unexpected volume spikes, the DR-10SG also features Tascams unique Dual Recording mode which automatically records a second safety take at a lower level. Designed to deliver excellent quality, while addressing the inherent issues of on-camera audio,