It?s expensive but it?s worth every penny. Best upgrade decision in 10 years.

I was hesitant to drop the cash on the AKG, but I'm glad I did. This microphone has a very warm, natural sound to it, and incredible fidelity. It feels sturdy enough to use on stage, though I wouldn't recommend it with a larger or louder band (e.g. Rock, Funk, Blues) as it does pick up a lot more ambient sound than a dynamic instrument mic (I use the Shure SM-57 or the Beta98 in those settings.)

This is always sold out for a reason. Trust me!!! Incredible. I have had this in my wishlist for longer than I will admit and I wish I had gotten his wayyyyyyyyy sooner!

If your looking for a professional high quality MIC to add to your collection or looking for your first professional MIC, this is it. Many are asking the question on what MIC do i buy, what pre-amp do i get etc.... I use this MIC with a PRO MPA II pre-amp made by ART. It sounds awesome. Its clear, clean and crisp. The MPA II has a low noise floor and works very well with this MIC. Any frequencies you don't like, you can cut them out during the mix phase. I do plan to buy another MIC pre because i want to have versatility in my studio but i assure you, this MIC is a smart buy that wont disappoint you.

All I can say is WOW! I've had other condenser mics and this one is so far above it's unreal. Crystal clear quality, great build and tons of adjustability! AKG is top notch.