I read the reviews and also went to YouTube to find out more about this microphone. It was highly recommended and I couldn't believe my ears during a parallel test. It beat Sennheiser and other mics by nearly $150 in a group of five to seven other mics. Wow. I put it in my cart and held it in my hands for almost 6 months until I had the money to invest in new gear. I tested it shortly after it arrived, recorded it in the Audio app on my Note 8 and it didn't disappoint! The sound is so clear and crisp! Perfect for my semi-professional needs. One of the LAST true values for the money. It may not outperform a $300 lavalier mic or a custom built professional system, but it will hold its own against everything else.