For its price, it's a decent sounding mic. The noise from it is minimal. I've used it for percussion (that seems to be the mic's perfect use), vocals and some strings, and the sound quality is very nice on all of the instruments. Although if recording vocals, pop filter is a must with this mic. The only downside is that, compared to other (more expensive) mics, this one is a little quieter. So, if the volume of the instrument or vocals is very low, you may want to consider getting a louder microphone.
All in all, a high quality multipurpose microphone, perfect for drums/percussion.