Low use. Reviewed as the best condenser mic in its class. Made in Japan. Hard to find, AT has replaced this model with a cheaper Chinese-made model (2035). See: https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/archives/audio-technica-at3035-cardioid-condenser-microphone https://reverb.com/item/41931602-audio-technica-at3035-large-diaphragm-cardioid-cond-microphone-made-in-japan-w-shockmount-mint https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/audio-technica-at3035