Any general or specific thoughts/opinions about the pros and cons of the quality or character differences between the two brands?

Thanks

today i recorded some percussion with this 4 mic types.
you can find the files here:
http://www.biobonsai.com/Small_Condensers/
all mics are small diagram condensers, but not the same type.

-the mxl 603 is 3/4" & wide caroid, the price is less than $100.-!

Hi,
I am interested in the allocated headroom that you guy's leave for each instrument.
Although this is really a question in regard to Digital work stations the RMS equivalent would also be of interest.

Question #1: The maximum peak level allocated to a drum kit e.g. -18 (digital) -3vu ?