Designed to improve audio quality while recording video, the Canon DM-E100 Directional Microphone is a shoe-mounted, wired external mic with a 3.5mm plug. The directional design is suitable for a variety of recording applications and a windscreen is included to reduce wind noise when working in noisier and outdoor environments.ProsPlug-and-play simplicity: The Canon DM-E100 Directional Microphone is powered directly by your camera’s 3.5mm audio jack, so it doesn’t require its own battery. This makes it easy to use for run-and-gun shooting without worrying about a separate power source.Compact and lightweight: At just 64g, the microphone is small and portable. It won’t add much bulk to your camera setup, making it easy to carry around.Better than a built-in mic: The microphone’s 120° unidirectional stereo pickup will provide a noticeable improvement in sound quality over your camera’s internal microphone.Includes windscreen: A windscreen is included to help reduce wind noise when recording outdoors.Budget-friendly: The DM-E100 is considerably more affordable than premium on-camera microphones like the RØDE VideoMic Pro.