A great design, inspired from an old classic, a recipe for good sound, all in a very affordable package. Thanks Thomann for making quality recording affordable! I use this on acoustic guitar-nylon and steel strings, bass, vocals, jazz snare drum, all kinds of percussion, violin, and its detail and quality never ceases to amaze me. Good options with the switches, a PAD and a HP filter for removing rumble. I don't like the elastic suspension, I prefer a normal mic holder nut. I am using it live in small gigs to amplify acoustic guitars and percussion, even vocals and I received compliments for the sound.