The JTS JS-22 studio condenser microphone is designed to mic any acoustic instrument from strings to percussion. The 1/2" gold plated diaphragm is hand assembled by the craftsmen of JTS. The specially designed precision circuitry features low cut and pad controls to provide pancake flat response, to faithfully reproduce any kind of acoustic sound whether you are recording instruments or vocals. As if that is not enough each microphone comes complete with a custom fit windscreen, microphone clip and a high impact case for easy transport that includes room for additional accessories. JTS does not just produce great microphones for the money, but great microphones period! Don't be fooled, to get a mic as good as this one it will cost you a lot more! Try it yourself and see that you really do get a lot more than you pay for JTS!