The Zoom H4n has two mics on top and runs on two AA batteries. The inputs can be switched, it'll run phantom power and I recommend setting it to at least 48khz and 24 bit. Other than that it is a very basic mixer that will give you excellent sound quality. Alternative Sound Mixers include: H6 (4/6 channel) Mixer ($19) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/85204?type=rent F4 (4/6 channel) Mixer ($19) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/115994?type=rent Boom Microphones: Audio Technica 897 Boom Mic (AA-Powered) & Pole ($19) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/64218?type=rent Audio Technica 4073a Boom Mic (Phantom Powered) & Pole ($29) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/64256?type=rent Microphone Accessories: Orca Sound Bag ($15) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/86996?type=rent Zeppelin Boom cover (wind protection) ($19) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/64227?type=rent Auray Boom Pole Holder (For C Stand) ($5) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/64579?type=rent Lavaliers: 1X Sennheiser G3 (Lavalier) Tx/Rx ($19) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/85370?type=rent 2X Sennheiser G3/G2 (Lavalier) TX/Rx ($36) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/118489?type=rent 1X Sony UWP (Lavalier) Tx/Rx ($29) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/64215?type=rent 2X Sony UWP (Lavalier) Tx/Rx ($56) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/171159?type=rent Handheld Microphone: Shure SM57 ($10) - https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles/l/82055?type=rent I also recommend using AC power when you can, and turning off phantom power when not using it to save battery life.