There?s nothing saying cheap about this unit. It has a very solid quality feel to it. It sounds fantastic on vocals. I use it on the way in, and I?ve also printed tracks already recorded with it. Super happy! The only thing that?s not working is the Gain reduction metering on the VU meter, no matter how much I compress it shows -1dB at most. I don?t mind to much, I monitor that with my ears and with vu meters within my daw. Highly recommended product! I also ordered a KT76, hope to receive it soon to complete my vocal chain.