From a construction quality perspective, if someone enters your house, it will be useful as a bat. In terms of sound, nothing extraordinary, but the sound is clear. However, it needs a windscreen or impeccable technique. It's better to have it on a stand, as it makes noise when held in hand, like all dynamic microphones at such a low price. It's worth its money and will be fine, but if you have the money for the XM8500, it will be significantly better.