I've had this for a few years now and used it very delicately. It has been in its case in between uses. I ended up not using it as much as I had anticipated for my specific work. That doesn't mean someone won't enjoy this well made and reliable microphone. It needs a home where it will get the attention it deserves. It is a high end piece and definitely sounds like it. Great (like new) condition! Thanks for checking it out and feel free to message me if you have any questions.What do you look for in your studio microphones? Accuracy? Clarity? The ability to capture the special character of the voice or instrument? Manley's Gold Reference Multi-pattern mics do all that and more. Boasting a dual-triode USA military 6072A tube, the design and technical specifications of the Gold Reference Mics are of the highest standards. The capsules (1.25 inch overall, 1 inch diaphragm diameter) are Manley's own design; the capsule rings and back-plates are milled from solid brass and are mounted on Teflon insulator rings. The 3 micron gold diaphragm film is tensioned using proprietary techniques which ensures capsule-to-capsule constancy, combined with the speed, air and superb ultra-high frequency response you dream about. The polar pattern control is continuously variable between the Omni, Cadioid and Figure 8 positons. . . But it's what all the impressive technical expertise adds up to that really matters. What you get with the Gold Reference mics is superb sound in a class by itself. Add the Manley Gold Reference mics to your set-up and we're sure you'll agree that they are easily one of the finest microphones money can buy.