FYI

Sennheiser
ME-62 with K6 $349.95
ME-62 Capsule only $139.95
Includes K6 powering unit that allows phantom power or AA battery use.
Has a Lo-cut switch
Has a On-Off switch
Powering unit can be used with other capsules.

Audio-Technica
AT3032 $169.00
Runs off 11 to 52 volt phantom power only.
Has a Lo-cut switch
Has a 10db pad switch
comes with foam windscreen
comes with mic stand mount
comes with a carry pouch.

24/44.1 comparison sample recording 30 seconds.
Recording of channels done with the same gain setting.
Sennheiser is 5 years old but cared for, Audio-Technica is new.
Mics next to each other on a balcony overlooking a street
30 sec, 5 meg download at:
http://home.comcast.net/~richpeet/test.wav

Rich
PS I suppose I should have done the tick-tocks of clocks.