The Sound Shark can be used with any omni-directional lapel (lavaliere) microphone that works with your camera or recorder. Cylindrical microphones are preferred as they are slightly more secure in the mounting clip.
The Sound Shark ACC Equalized XLR Kit includes the Accessory Version of the Sound Shark with a custom accessory bracket that allows flash shoe accessories, such as compact LED lights, to be mounted to the base of the Sound Shark. Also included in the kit is a Wind Cover, and a custom omni-directional lapel (lavaliere) microphone. Countryman Associates build this custom microphone to provide a deeper, more natural sound from parabolic microphones while also being water/weather resistant. This microphone does require phantom power (9V to 48V) so please confirm that your camera or recorder can provide phantom power. The microphone comes with an XLR connect that will work with most professional video cameras and professional recorders. Inside the XLR connector, however, is an electronic circuit that equalized the output of the microphone to match the acoustic characteristics of the Sound Shark.
This kit includes a Sound Shark Accessory Version, an XLR microphone, and a wind cover. The LED lights are not included.