This mic is excellent!!! I have used it on Flute, Violin, Drums to name a few and it performs brilliantly. Side by side with DPA I would pick this one for the gigs I do, they are often really loud and this Audio Technica has a much higher tolerance/rejection to sound. Very little feedback and is really durable, it will last much longer than other mics in its class. If it ever breaks I'll buy another one!