Rode NT5 MP

First I must say that the box these come in is very handy and sturdy, and helps to keep the pair safe very well from dust and damage. However, the sound you get is so very bright that without any post-processing your mix is bound to be very top-heavy. They pick up the attack of the symbal very, very clearly, and while it brings an ethereal quality in softer songs, if placed to close or if your room resonates badly the end result may be quite harsh. On the other hand, it is impossible to sound muddy when using these, and when compressing heavily the attacks are still able to come through. It is still a bit much for my taste, but for their price they are excellent symbal-microphones, even in live situations, when you can mix them quietly in the PA. But, for any other purpose, for example acoustic guitars or choir vocals which often utilize the same mics as drum overheads, these do not fit.