Capture close handheld vocals with a cardioid condenser microphone intended for vocal-mic positions. The AE3300 format combines a handheld body, condenser operation, and a cardioid pickup pattern. Cardioid pickup concentrates on the performer directly in front of the microphone while reducing pickup from the sides, helping focus a vocal source in active performance environments. Use this microphone at live vocal positions, rehearsal rooms, houses of worship, presentation spaces, or recording setups where the performer needs to hold the microphone. Its handheld construction distinguishes it from fixed-position studio microphones used on booms or desktop stands. The condenser design supports vocal capture where detail and articulation are important, while the cardioid pattern supports source isolation when nearby instruments, monitor speakers, or audience noise are present. Western Digital part number 153000-71 corresponds to the AE3300 vocal microphone configuration. Select it when the required microphone is specifically a cardioid condenser handheld unit for vocal use, rather than an instrument microphone, omnidirectional microphone, headset, or installation microphone. The supplied shipping specification should be treated as shipment-level information rather than the microphone’s individual product weight.