Read a lot about the M80 over past couple of years, with many producers saying they much preferred it over the classic SM57 on snare drum. When they released a short body (SH) version, I was even more interested, so I finally bought one. Delivers the same solid midrange as SM57, but with more top end, i.e.
Read moremore snap from the snare wires. This means could be less need to record a bottom side mic, or use less of it. It has high SPL handling, and since it is super cardioid pattern it has better rejection (e.g. hi hat) than the SM57. And the short body makes it fairly easy to position in tight spaces. More money than a 57, but very worth it!
