"Overall, I was very happy with the top end of the mic. Plenty of bite, and a nice open tone very similar to the Countryman to my ears. If anything, I thought it sounded just a little bit smoother. Excellent mic for any amount of money. I like that they have removed the option of swapping out the connector type with a short cable near the pack. While a nice feature at times, I’d be more concerned with the increase in vulnerability to the cable being pulled apart than the benefits. Durability is paramount in theater, which is our primary application. I’m also impressed that the stock length is about a half inch shorter than the E6, which fits much better on most normal size heads (particularly an issue with women) than the standard E6 length.”