it all depends on sensitivity, sound pressure capacity and frequency range.
Some mics are designed for drums, others for vocals and -or instruments.
Even when designed for a typical application you can try out a mic for something else. There are technical rules which are quite correct but there are no exact definitions for experiments.
So experience is the best way to go. Try out and learn is a better way than tech specs.
Main rule in recording!!! Don't overload
regards
chris pax