I bought this microphone, in order via a preamplifier (use here the Behringer MIC 200) in my PC sound card to come, because I was very unhappy with the sound of the headset, dynamic and Elekretmikros and USB mics me are not enough universal and it supposedly big problems with the software is to give 64 bits with Win7.
I use skype to the Rode, chat to record voice memos for dictations and other audio recordings. Of course, the Rode is it actually completely "overdressed", but I value good modulation.
The extensive accessories (6 meters long, thick XLR cable, spider pop screen) and the 10-year guarantee on the built in Australia Rode have fully convinced me.
The Micro weighs almost 1 pound, is made entirely of metal, and is very high quality and noble.
As for the sound, so great sound I've never heard in a Micro previously, dynamics, sensitivity, volume, just brilliant, right upper class.
Even as a non-musician is worth buying this great microphone, you only need a small preamp, an XLR / Klinke3,5 adapter cable and away you go.
No installation problems, no annoying software. Simply connect analog in the control panel to select the correct recorder and everything goes.
A table stand you still need that does not cost much and you have on the web the absolute Topmodulation. All interlocutors asked me why I listen to me so great and where the beautiful room Hall comes from.
And it only I can answer: "coming from Down Under".