According to most of the replies it seems like this microphone won't be one of those the Next Generation will be will be waiting for to pop up on eBay.
Like the 1104c, or 444. Which have stood the test of time, and Technology. I have never heard one of these on air, but will be listening.
Unlike many of the members here, I can't attest to the way a microphones going to sound based on what it looks like, or even it's specs.
I have to hear it first.
And even then it's difficult to tell whether a microphone is going to sound as it did on someone else's rig, even if you're
using the same one.
Voice characteristics and the way one sets there rig/mic's audio adjustments, and voice characteristics will in the end decide on whether a microphone is good for you or not,
For me, my fet modified d104 is the best microphone I've ever had the pleasure of using.
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