sorry to be the bad review buuuUt....... 
by take it or leave it.. im here to help.. not brag about what i know and like from whatsitmatter, USA, September 2008
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Studio Owner

glad i bought this b-stock or i would have been FURIOUS!

noise floor is through the rOOF, definitely need to pad this mic too, extremely hot... as far as the sound.. its a ribbon trying to be a condenser.
VERY dark, and extremely aggressive proximity effect. works best on loud sources. if you're looking for a ribbon, save your bucks and do the real deal.. get yourself a royer R-121/122 or an AEA R88, i have both and they DESTROY this thing in all the shootout apps ive done so far.. also... dont even try and convince me that anyone spending a grand on a mic shouldn't consider another 700... do it big.. and do it right....

  Nice and smooth 
by Joshua Lovvorn from Decatur, AL, September 2008
Music Background:  Home hobbyist

I was working on a session and needed an acoustic guitar part tracked. In the middle of setting up the standard condensor mic I changed my mind and reached for the Woodpecker instead. On playback, the guitarist was blown away with the sound we had captured. If you want to hear a smooth, natural tone from whatever instrument you're tracking, the Woodpecker is a great choice. Just be sure to invest in a good pad if your preamp doesn't have one onboard, as this is a pretty hot mic. Well worth the price!

  Amazing 
by Bart from Moscow, Idaho, October 2007
Music Background:  Recording Engineer

This mic sounds incredible. It makes whatever source you put it on sound smooth and warm. I have had great results on every source I have put it on.

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