Hi Peter. The mic was given to me years ago (5-7 years ago?) as a gift of sorts – an old radio station I was working for was unloading a bunch of equipment during an upgrade, and this was one of the pieces I was offered. I had great thoughts of recording my band and a million other things…but alas, never did. I am sure it is perfect working order (cosmetically it is great), but to date, I have not hooked it up and tested it. I have read a lot about this piece and it seems like a great grab – but bills are piling up faster than my fantasies of ever using it!