You can still record with the microphone. It is of claret and a great precision and performs as well on almost all types of voice, the acoustic guitars, also on lctriques as reinforcements for the brightness of the rope on wind instruments that do not too dgagent sound pressure (capsule fragile), on strings, a snare and also overhead on a battery. In conclusion, the 451 (the BC-451-EB) are not making any microphones microphones at a discount due to their high quality trs.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this mic for over 17 years and I achte whenever I get the chance. I'm in love with its tone and finesse. Sometimes it is very practical for example when my U 87 is a little soft ... As you can see, my 451 battery never leaves me when I'm recording.
PS: Shoeps, Sennheiser and Neumann microphones are also good ...