I don't like the background noise you get, despite the use of an audiophile audio interphase, which is pretty high. This mic has a low sensitivity, so you don't get in environmental sounds, but you also need to increase the gain level too much, in my opinion. I'm going to record a drum set with my band at the end of the next month, so I was looking in advance for a decent mics set. I believe I will keep looking. If anyone has a suggestion, please let me know