I have a YouTube channel "TechSavvyBuyer" and having a high quality shotgun mic is a necessity. My go to mic has always been the Rode VideoMic Go, a $80 microphone that gets the job done well but needs a fair amount of post-processing to get the audio "just right". This microphone is a game changer! It is not only cheaper but it also has a few additional features that I think are totally worth it. Lets take a look at the pro's and cons.PROs:Excellent Build QualityIncludes a travel case and wind muff filter (very nice touch and excellent quality - doesnt feel or look cheap at all)Price is perfectAdjustable db level via 2xAAA batteriesMic Sensitivity is perfect for vlogging and YouTubingLow Cut Filter is great!SOUND QUALITY IS FANTASTIC!Cons:3.5mm cable is built-in. If this gets destroyed or frayed this mic is pretty much uselessBatteries required for the mic to work, if you're out of batteries you're out of luckNeed to turn the Mic "on" for it to work (i forgot to do this once and shot a whole video without audio - needless to say it was a PIA!)Conclusion: This mic is a solid and totally worth 4 stars. I docked one star because the 3.5mm cable cannot be changed for another and the fact that the mic doesnt work without batteries, compared to the Rode Video Mic Go which doesnt need batteries. The main thing that matters however is the sound quality, which is fantastic! I dont have to do as much post processing with this mic and it has made itself into a solid addition among my camera gear. If you need a decent mic and are on a budget, you will be happy with your purchase of this.