My vocal coach recommended me to try a Sennheiser mic instead of other ...
937518
My vocal coach recommended me to try a Sennheiser mic instead of other well known brands, because I sing more ballads than rock music...and she was absolutely right!. The Sennheiser adds a nice warmth to your performance you'll never forget...and believe your ears!...so if you are in the mood for sining ballads, choose this as the first option.
2945777
I purchased this mic back in 2008 as an alternative to the AT 4073 and the Sennheiser 416, both costlier and I needed not to spend too much money !!
After all, I was getting a directional mic as a part of a learning curve and also accumulate some experience with support sound for audiovisual production as part of my movie-making school curriculum.
I started using this mic and found I liked the quality and depth of the sounds it records therefore found myself using it quite often so did even voice overs with great results.
In all I have gotten good to excellent results on the support sounds I have needed while producing my documentaries.
It is no surprise to me today that actually, if you do a search for this mic, all reviews and user opinions are good.
It is a solid shotgun microphone that will do what it's supposed to do for you with good quality.
If the issue is "best" "the best" to "good" and "solid" then one must reflect that it is not the best of it's class of mics.
Are there better ? Yes, obviously, and much more so for a higher price.
Do you need to pay over 1000 bucks to get good results from a shotgun mic ? No.
Is it in the bad or worst of the shotgun class mics ? Absolutely not.
The AT-8035 will give you great results at a very affordable price.
The next one I purchased was a Sennheiser MKE-600 for 1 to 2 foot shotgun and kept the AT8035 for 2 to 4 feet sound capture.
It doesn't look like getting rid of the AT-8035 will be necessary.

It's a no loose purchase, you get a good honest mic for a reasonable amount of cash.
3357211
I'm been trying to create computer files of spoken announcements that will at least rival those picked up by the high-end mics (Shure SM7UB) at the radio station.  Like many audiophiles, I assumed it would require a condenser mic for its fabled superior frequency range along with a pre-amp for phantom power and a pop filter to handle the sibilants and explosives.  I started with Blue mics, then tried Behringer, Cad, and several others, with mostly disappointing results.  Then I realized that the expensive Shure mics at the studio are dynamic, not condenser, mics and that the most popular mic among all musicians is also a Shure dynamic mic--the Shure SM58 (or SM57, for musical instruments).

Initial results with the LightSnake used in tandem with the SM58, a combination allowing me to convert the XLR connector of the SM58 to a USB connector, are encouraging.  The volume, as others have pointed out, is a bit soft, but an inexpensive A.R.T. preamp gave me all the gain I could ask for, providing phantom power should I go back to a condenser mic.  To my ears the sounds approach the baritone richness of the Shure SM7B, but I won't know for certain until I get the verdict from the station manager (some of my experiments have resulted in hum or noise that wasn't clear on my end but, after sending it to the radio station, proved to be a problem for air-time use).

The cost may seem a bit high for a cable, but not if it can produce the sounds claimed on behalf of all those mics I had to return.  Moreover, it's no ordinary cable.  As the name implies, this snake lights up (on both ends) when its fangs strike a profitable vein.  Also, if you're a PC person, it comes with Sony demo software; if you're a Mac person, it comes with instructions for use with Garage Band.

Just because Digital Audio Workstations and USB connections are now all the rage doesn't mean that you have to trash all your old band mics.  If they sounded good with your Fender amp or Peavey P.A., they should sound just as good with your computer.  But you'll need a conversion cable like this LightSnake to find out whether the trusty old equipment is up to the requirements of the new recording technologies.
2333865
My advice do not go for this mic, the USB does not provide enough voltage and hence you get a constant noise. Rather go for the Samson Multi-Pattern Condenser (XLR) and buy an audio interface which has 48v Phantom power. you will get a crispy clear voice.
2710775
It wasn't the headset for me. I returned it.
The removable mic was a nice and fancy feature, in my opinion, but the mic wasn't very good.
3764770
First I will say that I am not a professional musician or sound engineer.  I have never owned a really nice microphone before but I wanted to be able to record some interviews on a digital recorder.  I was amazed at the frequency response and the low level of noise generated by this microphone.  It has a switch that you can set to three different pickup patterns.  For interviewing I used it in the bidirectional (figure 8) pattern.  The two sides aren't exactly the same but for what I was doing, it worked great.  Both my voice and that of the interviewee were crystal clear and the noise floor was far below anything I've used before.
This mic does require phantom power to operate.  I was using it with the Behringer MIC800 Modeling Preamp, which provided the phantom power and preamp interface to the digital recorder.
I have some older microphones that I thought were OK until I used this one.  One of the dynamic microphones I have doesn't have much noise but the frequency response leaves a lot to be desired.  I have a short shotgun condenser mic that has good frequency response but the noise level on it is horrible.
1738727
Its pretty great, honestly. I don't experience any echos, and sometimes it skips the audio, so like I might "Hi." and it might make it to be like "Hi hi hi." if that makes any sense. The package came in really early, and I'd recommend for Youtube commentary people if you want a cheap mic. If you're experiencing echos check out your audio specs.
571668
I own 3 rode microphones and I can say that overall I am a satisfied customer..

This microphone is not the right choice if you are looking for a mic to record dialogue.. it is great for recording ambient sounds, concerts and sporting events etc.

I did an unboxing and sound test video for this product if you are interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtfMnz2K2wE

I hope it makes your purchase decision easier..
1720281
Ok, there was another reviewer who was saying that those of us who heard a buzzing with this mic were not using it properly. Don't listen to him. I followed his directions and turned off the AVG thing and all that did was make my voice softer, so I had to amp up the volume with my software...which brought the buzzing back. Ironically, I ended up buying another microphone from this same company without knowing it, based on a review a guy left in audio format using the mic. That mic, which is the CAD U37 works wonderfully, picking up my voice with no annoying buzzing while still using that AVG to amp up the mic sensitivity. I'd recommend spending a little more and getting that one.
3231625
I bought this to be able to record voice-over work on the go.  When I got it and finally figured out how to set it up properly thanks to a video on YouTube, I used it on a client job, and informed him I was doing so.  He said that he quality and clarity of this mic was far beyond what he'd gotten from me previously via my Nady SCM 800s run through my Behringer mixer.  I think it sounds great, and I would definitely recommend it.
737561
I would compare this mic with the U87
 It's very good
 It's called here in Recife a working horse...
Because it works wonders in any situation
It will all depend tho
 On your ears and the situations you're in like the room; your voice and imagination...
397256
I wasn't dissuaded by the not-great reviews because a speech pathologist had recommended this make/model for a client of mine who has ALS and whose voice is like a whisper now.  His whisper is now perfectly audible, thanks to this microphone.  Headset models didn't do the job.  Yes, when I use it, my voice sounds like a robot and you can hear me breathe.  But for someone who has only the ability to whisper, this microphone is magical.  I have just purchased 3 more.
2224652
I really enjoy this microphone. I bought this and the Audio Technica 2035. The Audio Technica large diaphragm mic sounded beautiful for vocal and guitar recording. Pitted against each other, I personally fell in love with this mic. Missing the adapter(s) and possibly the model before this. Mine takes 9v battery instead of the newer (x2) AA power. The warmth of this microphone is unbelievable. I believe this is a superior microphone and had been through a lot before I got it. I love this for vocals all around: high, low, male, female) and surprisingly works very well with my guitar and other instruments--better by far than I was even shopping for. I took the other mic back and fell in love with this one.
2971989
I was wrong and the mic was actually pretty loud.

I'll definitely change it to 5 stars. I just realized something and this might be very helpful to others who have purchased this product. Please find the attached photo. As you can see, the mic was placed behind the steering wheel, so after a month or so of using it, I've realized that the reason why the mic wasn't loud enough was because my right hand was actually blocking the mic while it's on the steering wheel and when I'm on the phone. I've tried it with my right hand away from the steering wheel or on my lap and the audio quality on the other party's phone was pretty loud and clear. I'd strongly recommend this product.

---------------------------------------------------
Mic is not loud/sensitive enough. I had to hold the control knob to speak directly to the mic so the other person could hear me better.
3045053
pick up a lot of the surround sound,  clients complain about the sound of my voice being too low unless I put my mouth near the mouthpiece which would be ok if the microphone was longer or more flexible.  I would not recommend to anybody who does telemarketing
1512752
My buddy's had this for a few years and I've been tempted to buy it. I've done some recordings on this mic beforehand, and I personally preferred it over my Audio Technica AT2020. The on-the-fly settings and the bounciness that I was able to capture sold me when I first tried it out. And now I finally have my own!

If you're making up your mind about getting the different colors like platinum, don't worry, they all work the same. Although, I wouldn't waste my money on the Pro version. You'll find better options at that price point, wherever it may be at.
1778192
I normally use a Shure SM58, but thought I would give this microphone a try. I'm finding it to be on par with the SM58, and it is well suited for vocal performances. I have no reservations recommending this very affordable microphone.