The ME80 capsule is mounted on a base that contains the electronics and food and you can put a pole between the two.
That's the sound in the studio or on location (you can attach directly to the camera ideal for operating a solo filmmaker)
outside, it is imperative to provide a type Rycote windshield because the beast is very sensitive.
I have used for a few days to a specific job (dubbing sound) and he gave me a job impeccable quickly installed, easy to adjust, but happiness ...
I can not judge so that on this, and as the sound was excellent (I did not expect such quality for the price), I am perfectly satisfied.

OVERALL OPINION

I have other caps (ME20, ME50), each course is different, and convenience, it is very easy and quick to move from one to another.

I do not have comparable models, the others are either cheaper, or more, but somehow too different.

Price / quality ratio very good (I have already said).

It was not really a choice, I bought it by chance (a lot of old but never used microphones for 2000 euros), and I do not regret it.