I write "nearly" because i used B&K 4006 for many, many years as Overheads... And i frequently tried other good mics, just to check if there is something "better"... And now after some weeks i got back to my old B&K... but i must admit, it was only a matter of taste, and habituation. The B&K are omni, and very easy to handle. And now, i use the SE8 for Acoustic guitar when i want a very smooth sound. And, for Hihats. I can only say that those SE8 are a no brainer for every recording studio, regarding the low budget price. I guess i will get another pair soon to be used also for life gigs as OH...