I've always liked EV mics. Less bass and proximity effect than the ND46 and is much less bulky, best suited to rack toms, off-axis response surprisingly clear and full-range for a dynamic. Like the ND46 has better high freq. and off-axis response than most dynamics. Great clarity and transient detail for any non-electric instruments. Very effective over violin, viola and other strings, also woodwinds or brass section, select the ND46 for deeper bass instruments. Good on clean guitar tones eg jazz. Has one of the best rim mounts included that fits different sized hoops and is easy to use. It would be wise to order it with the SAND-1 stand adapter for other instruments, it's provided with the rim mount only. Combined with the swivel head allows very flexible mounting in tight spaces. Useful alternative on snare, from soft brushes to hard hitters with its detail and transients. Great performance for this price, clever design works in any space or position