The Behringer XM8500 has been my general-purpose go-to mic for live sound/PA for many years. In my experience, these microphones have consistent quality and response (not "flat", but less "peaky" than many "more highly-touted" mics and very easy to EQ), decent output level, less-colored proximity effect than might be expected, good off-axis rejection/cardioid pattern, lower handling noise than those same "more highly-touted" mics and are tolerant of higher sound pressure levels for use with brass instruments and cabinets. They are also exceptionally rugged and inexpensive so they are well-suited for use in educational or similar settings where rough use is likely. Finally, while this is not a "studio" mic, it can certainly be used for recording. Criticisms: the XM8500 is somewhat susceptible to "plosives" with the added note that for outdoor use, it should be equipped with a fur-type windscreen.

Ok, so it’s not a Shure, but I could buy 8 of these for the price of an SM-58, so they’re not bad at all.They sound really good. I can’t really discern any difference between this and and the Shure SM-58 when we were testing them alongside each other in a live setting. I’m sure there are differences but for my purposes I couldn’t tell at all.Anyway, if you want a sturdy mic for live use on a budget then this is absolutely perfect

Great mic, honestly this works better then some of the Shure professional mics, so if you are thinking this is just a cheap much trust me it out preforms it's price, with most of the Shure professional mics I've gotten I have to put my lips up against completely but this picks up sound so good I could be atleast half a feet back from it so great mic!

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 The microphone works, it helps your voice to be heard, you continue to hear the noise in your environment.It is not comfortable if you can change it in size.You pay for what you have, if it's an emergency go for this one, if not, go higher modelsI bought it to give it to SOMEONE BUT I am sorry to give it !, the quality is normal, not amazing

I have a relatively inexpensive GPX karaoke machine for which I ordered this behringer microphone as a second and better option to the one that was provided with the machine. The microphone was almost returned to Amazon because it had no output with the stock ICC...nothing, not even a pop. I waited until my Hosa PXF-110 Unbalanced Interconnect Cable, XLR3F to 1/4 in. TS - 10 ft came from Amazon and then, like magic there was good output. If you read the 1 star reviews I think some people were experiencing what I did at first- no output. Here is a tip with cheap karaoke machines tied to a reciever with no preamp or mixer. I have a Denon reciever, and this may not apply to you but I was happy with the result. Turn your stereo receiver volume up to "just below wake the neighbors", but don't leave it in stereo or direct or pro-logic II or Neo. Try Matrix (best) or Rock and the music will be muted have a slight hall/stadium echo, and the vocals will come through the front LR and center channel more clearly and not through the rear (assuming a 5.1 speaker setup) So at first impression, this mic's output volume sounded similar to the flimsy little dynamic GPX mic - maybe even less sensitive. But the sound is much more forgiving, it does not crackle when yelled into (if I'm not imitating the boss from office space to sound funny rather than terrible). Basically this mic makes me sound less worse than 2 other mics I tried, a GPX and First Act. The berhinger has a solid construction - a nice finish - nice case. I would say it is suitable for the adults (or karaoke pros), and the kids will get the stock mics.

wow wow I can't believe it working wonderful.I'm using it karaoke online in paltalk.I did compairation with somes I have, it's perfect vocal.I connected it with mixer Alesis 8 input.I wish it's built with switch on/offRecomend to buyer. Thanks Amazon

The Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP is just fantastic!Many boom arms you'll find on Amazon or any seller do the trick however what they don't tell you is what an inconvenience they are. They're usually mounted on the side and obstruct your view of a second monitor, or anything you have around your main monitor.However, this Elgato LP arm is great! Since it's low profile, it tucks underneath the monitors and neatly pops up the microphone just in front of my keyboard. It's a super thoughtful design, the arm looks great and minimal so it will fit in any setup more or less, and the build quality is fantastic.Elgato never fails to deliver a product that is just a cut above the rest!

I’ve used a Shure SM58 since I could afford one 30 years ago. I needed a spare mic to take to gigs and thought I’d give this a try. I tested it side by side with my SM58 on a gig last week and could tell hardly any difference, in some ways this mic is better, more defined midrange and more output than the Shure. I recommend it to some of my friends and it sold out in Amazon!