Thanks again for all the input guys, I really value all your opinions and consider them as the voice of experience. I will no doubt refer to this thread and the comments made when designing future microphones.
Jon, thank you especially for all the time you've given to myself and my microphones. I want you to know I respect the Naiant gear immensely, and see it recommended to low-enders like myself on Gearslutz daily, usually in the same breath as the Blondies and the Karmas.
The RED12 microphone is what it is, and will stay that way. However, I don't want you to get the impression that since the design isn't changing I'm "not listening". My future microphones will no doubt have improvements as I learn more, and I look forward to hearing your critiques and suggestions. 12gaugemicrophones is after all only 1 month old.
Thanks again,
Brad Martin