Audio Technica ATR 2500-USB w/ case

Mic is in great condition - see pics The build quality of the microphone is nice for about 90%. The remaining 10% feels like cheap plastic. The microphone stand is cheap and does not feel sturdy enough to hold the microphone stand, and the microphone mount provide no shock absorption. The specs sheet says that this microphone provides 30Hz - 15kHz, which does not look like the best, but when listening to the microphone, I think it sounds perfectly fine. It seems like they made up for the lack of high frequencies through clever EQ of the microphone. The microphone has a cardioid polar pattern, which is fairly directional. When testing it out, it seems like the pick up pattern is about 180-degrees. So anything in front of the mic it will pick up, and anything behind it, it will only pick up low frequencies of. When testing this out on the keyboard test, we heard a LOT more of my voice versus the keyboard, but you could still hear a bit of clicking in the background. During the distance test, we heard a bit of a drop off in volume as the distance increased, but it was not as drastic as a dynamic microphone. Pros Nice sound Good build quality Provides EVERYTHING you need to record Decent sound isolation ondition w/ xtras in HSC The ATR2500-USB Condenser USB Microphone from Audio-Technica is ideal for project recording, podcasts, field recording and anywhere a quality USB condenser microphone is necessary. The ATR2500-USB features a USB connection and included USB cable for plug-and-play operation with a Mac or Windows OS computer. Its 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo headphone output features a volume control and provides direct, latency-free monitoring anywhere. The large-mass condenser element delivers low-noise, a wide frequency response and a cardioid polar pattern for minimal noise and feedback control. Side-address condenser microphone with USB output for easy connection to your computerIdeal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover useBuilt-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor your microphone's output without audible delayAdjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the front of the microphoneHigh-quality AD convertor with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rateCompatible with Windows and MacLow-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency responseCardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound sourceLow self-noise - ideally suited for digital recording equipmentPivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone standTripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop useDurable metal construction for long-lasting performance