81 is superior to 416 imho. of-axis response is much better (as well as on-axis to my taste). everything sits right in its place in perspective. has great "reach". yes, it sounds thin in reverberant interiors, but that's the same with most shotguns, isn't it? I had it on one project and never had any issue with condensation or RF. main mic's where schoeps, but everytime I pulled out the neuman it was on top of it's game!