I am on a very limited budget being a broke ass musician (trumpet player) I just want to use my MD to record practice sessions and occasional live concerts (orchestras and solo recitals) I know this is a very cheap mic, but the specs look decent. I was reading through some other posts and the specs look alot like the panasonic sepcs posted by a440. EBAY LINK: MIC - EBAY LINK Yes i ripped your name a440, but figured since so many people play/orchestras play at 442 it would be more approporate.