Before we start, let me say that this is the only condenser mic I have. That means I can only review it ifrom one perspective; i.e., does it do the job I need it to do? I can't compare it to any other mics in terms of build or sound quality or value-for-money so you must judge those aspects for yourself.
That said, I'm delighted with it. It's a chunky piece of kit that weighs quite a bit (be aware that you need a fairly robust mic stand to take the weight of the mic and the isolation filter) and seems well put together. I can report from unintentional drop-testing that it bounces well and still works after a 4ft drop onto a carpeted floor. It took a while to work out the best way of assembling and mounting the isolation filter and mic but once I'd sussed it (the instructions are bit vague), it's easy to assemble and dismantle and is solid on the stand. Overall, the kit seems like good value for money (see above) although a shock mount would have been a useful inclusion in the package.
As to performance, I use it for acoustic guitar and vocals and it works extremely well on both. There's not much background noise evident (that'll be the filter) and the bass cut really works well on a close-mic'd acoustic.
So, for me, it's a 5-star rating - it does just what I want it to do. The isolation filter is brilliant, the mic performs well and stands up to my clumsiness and the rubberised finish lends it an air of solidity that. so far, it's living up to.
