The Maono AU-100R lav microphone is omni directional mic, which picks up sound from all directions. The package comes with the mic unit, which has a TRRS cable that can be used with a camera, cellphone or laptop. This mic is powered by a lithium polymer rechargeable battery and lasts for up to 90 hours. The cable length it quite long at 20 feet or 6 meters. It is important to note that there are no external audio settings on the unit, so you will have to edit your audio afterwards if you to adjust the gain. If you are just starting out, or still using a built-in mic on your camera or cellphone, this will definitely be a step up in audio quality.