Full disclosure: I'm not an audio geek, so I'm not in any position to critique the finer points of this mic. I use it to record vocals and, to my plebian ears, this does the job very well. While it's possible that a very high-end mic will deliver better sound, I really can't imagine why someone would pay thousands when something like this is perfectly adequate for most needs.
This mic is flexible, solidly built, and has nice features. Definitely recommend!