Feature:
For the price, you couldn't ask for more. The locking shock mount makes it useable in any orientation. I didn't need the rolloff or pad switches, but they're nice to have.

Value:
If you're starting out setting up a studio and are on a budget, this baby performs with the best mics out there at half the price! You can't go wrong! Highly recommended.

Sound:
I looked at a variety of higher end mics including the $700 KSM44. I'm sure the higher priced ones are better, but I certainly couldn't tell the difference. This KSM27, is absolutely breathtaking! I used it to record male and female voices, acoustic guitar, acoustic contra bass, saxophone, clarinet, and both wood and plastic recorders. The reproduction is spot on! Its accurate across the entire frequency spectrum, picking up the deep growl of the contra, the biting edge of the saxophone, and the smooth sweetness of the clarinet with equal accuracy! And the vocals were rich and detailed!

Feature:
Lets face it, this mic can do anything and everything. It has the ability to use either 0 db or -15 db recording which makes this mic that much more irresistable. This option gives you the ability to record anything at any level and still maintain a great sound without any sort cross distortion. It provides perfectly clear reproduction of every vocal or instrumentation with virtually no white noise!

Quality:
Extremely durable. this mic will last a lifetime if taken care of. dont be afraid to use this mic and carry it with you. its extremely rugged design can withstand the bumps and bruises that may destroy or damage other mics. When i bought this mic, it came in a soft velveteen lined pouch perfectly taylored to keep the mic protected. the quality of the mics construction is flawless, its as if it were hand crafted.

Value:
Excellent buy! You will not find any other mic like it in this price range!

Desirability:
Beautiful streamlined construction lets this SHURE mic shine in any studio.

Sound:
When SHURE designed this mic, they held absolutely nothing back. When EQ'd correctly this reliable peice of equiptment can record vocals, acoustic guitars, all amps, piano, and drums from jazz to heavy metal as good as or better than any recording mic out there! Not to mention the remarkable price in which they let these things go. if you want an excellent, diverse, and durable mic, this is the one you've been dreaming of. pick one up today!

Ease of Use:
Set it up, and plug it...its really that simple. It might take a few trys until you get the exact sound you want but once you get it, youll realize it was worth the toiling. by far one of the most diverse mics out there, and yet its incredible easy to use.

Overall:
GO NOW, buy this mic today. This is the one purchase i can guarantee youll never regret! A neccesity in any studio. Best value for a mic today!

Feature:
Adjustable polar patters would be nice, but what can you excpect for the price?

Quality:
Quality Control seems good.

Value:
Great for the money, although the Rode NT-1000 might be a little lower in noise for the same price.

Sound:
Fat, yet articulate. A little on the noisey side, but passable. Great for kick drum and vocals. Good for many acoustics and some guitar amps.

Support:
Chances are you'll never need support. I've dropped this mic a couple times. It's ridiculously solid.