FWIW,
I heard the side address model at a live gig I recorded, so it wasn't in a controlled studio environment, but it sounded great for drums/perc. I think it's about 90 bucks or so Cdn., and their company's based in Winnipeg. The FOH guy said what do you expect for that kind of bread? Even if the drummer smacks them, you're not out much, and they're quite useable AFAICS...
Another cheap condenser: welcome to the jungle of low priced mics. I wish them success, and if I need a few more low cost condensers I might pick up a
pr.