Tested with both voice and electric guitar, the NT1 seemed to have a slightly 'bigger' sound, while the JM47 Meekrophone sounded just a hint crisper and more controlled. Both attributes are useful in different situations, so it's not really possible to say that one or other is the best, and in most 'normal' applications, both can produce excellent results. Either way, the JM47 has the essential smooth, open quality of a good capacitor microphone and I'd have no qualms using it for just about any task other than close drum miking (I wouldn't trust the drummer not to hit it!).