I've recorded with the Lewitt 140s in intimate settings and large recording studios — everything from strings, drums, and various percussion, even timpani, to wild sounds for foley work and sound design. They’ve captured extremely detailed close-up sound sources, as well as distant ambient audio. I’ve absolutely abused that pair of mics, which have been the subject of the mud and the rain for many consecutive hours, and I stand by them. They just work. An excellent piece of gear for pretty much any application. What else could you ask for, especially in this price range.