Okay, okay, I caught your attention. I bought this to plug into my Tascam DR-05 compact recorder-- the plan to record my rock and roll band. I LOVE IT. The recordings are unparalleled. Highly recommend this unit. It records the loudest shows, rock concerts, small club gigs, and I record every practice and we play, and it has been to  MANY shows! The Mic appears to be a well designed mic that will go forever (the battery life is great [1AA] too) Great, as well,  its picking up the most sensitive sounds. I also used it with my outdoor drum circle. Listening to the recording, you could close your eyes and you wouldn't know you weren't there in person --- of course the Tascam is pretty high quality, but this is GREAT. Buy it!!!