I used it on vocals and acoustic guitars. Something was really missing in the midrange on both. It sounded hollow. That's mostly what I don't like about it. Even though it looks great on paper, there's weight missing in the midrange on this mic. Might be good for a female vocal, I don't know. But, yes, this is strictly from my experience and my opinions. YMMV
There's also something going in the electronics of MXL mics that doesn't work with my setup. I get this subtle squealing sound, like I'm hearing the phantom power or something moving through the mic. I don't get it with any other mic from other brands. I've noticed the same issue with an MXl V67, 2003a and a 603. It could be the electrical setup in my apartment doesn't gel with the way MXL's are wired. Who knows. I gave up on it and swore off buying all MXL mics.
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Gizzmo0815
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The 2003a is awesome, IMHO. I get it totally. The top end is great and crisp. A used AT4040 is also excellent.
The missing context here is what you're using the 2003a for, and also, your personal tastes play heavily into your assessment.
"Better" is relative. The usual follow on is something like "well clearly you can't hear the difference". Which very well may be...but it's also irrelevant. The point is to find out if the user likes the mic him/herself. It is patently ridiculous to purchase something like a microphone (which often can't be returned) based on a subjective opinion from someone you don't know.