I do not know if the microphone has a high output or not I do not understand about that but I think we just send him any disto its limit is far enough cash this is being done ( even the most violent) without being dirty, I find it very clean, precise with ataque enjoyable.
this micro really had a personality before the XL500 and although it too much micro sends this one with the distinct impression that I myself very close to the sound of pantera ... This was not the case of XL500, the grain seems different.
before playing on ca I played with Dimarzio evolution, EMG 81, EMG 60, Bill Lawrence XL500 and Gibson Burstbucker
Quality for price I know he was home on my guitar ... but if he did not props I would buy without hesitation!