Having owned AKG-414s, Neuman U87 and TLM103s, I have to tell it like it IS. That is that this mic is not only quieter (less self noise) than ANY other mic I've ever used, but on MY male voice is as rich and detailed with NOTHING to complain about. Is flat out perhaps the finest single microphone on the market. It can do so many things so very well. Malwarebytes for mac. From acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, male and female vocals, mandolin, flute and the list goes on. There is simply NO way to be dissatisfied with this mic.
Nearly any half way competent mic pre will make it shine. Put it on a sweet mic pre (Avalon, Focusrite etc.) and you can't help but be flat blown away. For its price there is NO excuse not to own at least ONE.