This unidirectional handheld microphone provides cost-effective, high-quality speech intelligibility and is fully compatible with other public address equipment. It is based on a dynamic transducer element in a sturdy housing with shielding against wind and wind bursts (pops). The microphone has excellent cardioid directivity, greatly reducing acoustic feedback. The microphone is intended for public address and sound reinforcement applications such as in leisure centers, assembly halls, and shops.