With my new mic (different brand not a Rode) the thing I'm personally most excited about is finally I have GAIN - GLORIOUS GAIN! LOL! I can sing close or stand back. It is so great not having to turn up the gain so much or worrying about adding noise having to deal with a too low level. Maybe you didn't have this problem but I always did when recording with my Shure SM58. So I'm excited for us both.

You'll find your sweet spot.