WH20 Dynamic Headset Microphone (Wired) - Rugged, Lightweight, Secure Fit for Active Mic Users, for Instructors/Musicians, 3-pin Male XLR Connector with Detachable Belt Clip (WH20XLR)

I have serious issues with reviewers who assume because a product is not right for them that it is not right for anyone. I play drums in a classic rock band and Cajon and percussion in a small trio. I also set up and run both outfits PA system. I was tired of being anchored to a mic and boom in both situations and decided to go with the Shure WH20XLR. First of all the attached wire is not designed to plug directly into a mixer or amp. It is made to be routed and clipped to a belt or pocket where a standard XLR cable is attached. The flexible wire on the mic is not made to run to the mixer. I run the wire inside my shirt, loop it around a belt loop and plug in the mixer cable. Problem solved. I installed an XLR plug with built in rotary on/off switch on my mic cable to mute the mic. This is a dynamic mic! No phantom power or battery. It is a full size XLR connector. The are other versions of this for wireless and computer use ( the last 3 letters in the model designate which is which.) when plugged into a mixer or PA the sound level is more than sufficient. I don't know about a low to high impedance adapter into a guitar amp or other Hi Z inputs. It works great into our Behringer mixer. Just bump the gain a little. I have used an SM58 and SM57 for years and can state that this mic with just a small cut in mid and a small boost in low rocks. Every bit as clean as the SMs and no hassling with stands and booms. I've used it for numerous shows and it was a bit uncomfortable at first but once fitted properly it disappears. This mic is about $10 cheaper than an SM58 no switch version, so it's not a lot cheaper, just different tech. I love it, both bands love it and the audience loves it. I wouldn't record with it, but I probably would use a condenser on a stand or boom for vocals anyway. I hate to see good products trashed because folks don't read the descriptions or do any research. It may not be for everyone, that's why there are choices. And the reviews that make it clear that the reviewer has no idea what they are doing are the worst. Used as designed this is an excellent choice for a musician looking to get out from behind a mic stand or a drummer or KB player who wants to ditch the mic stand. I don't need wireless so this wired version is perfect. My SMs and mic stands stay at home. Any piece of gear can be defective or fail during use. That doesn't make it junk. Just electronics. It is astonishing how some folks love and use the mic with no issues and others can't get it to work or sound good. I prefer Zildjian cymbals to Sabian or Paiste but I don't trash those quality products. I do the companies a favor and don't buy them. I'd highly recommend this mic. It's worked perfectly for me.

This headset mic delivered all that is promised and works even better than expected. I use this mic for DJ and karaoke shows in bars and and other venues. I use 4 wireless Vocopro hand mics along with this WH20 xlr. I use a basic xlr transmitter/receiver unit to make it wireless. I run them all through an Allen-Heath mixer. The unit is more quiet than my handhelds but is easily corrected by increasing the line gain. Due to the smaller magnet some of the richness is also missing. However this too can be corrected by changing your eq settings on that channel. Overall, this mic gives a great sound rather speaking or singing. It delivers crisp clean sound that I would recommend to most anyone.

I am a drummer in a church band and of course, need a headset mike to sing in that role. I have had this mike almost two years and it has been great. I will admit the wire placement took some getting used to, as it comes off the right side and either must go down or behind the ear - a bit of conflict with the headset. And I have never figured out the black strap on the back. But aside from all that it’s perfectly functional and I don’t notice it while Im playing/singing. Sound is fine. For me, it has worked well the past few years.

Why this Mic was of interest: As a lead singer / Guitarist, my set up was always singing lead vocals into a microphone on a stand and a Boss G-t10 as an Effects processor for my guitar. So Recently I made a change to the boss gx1000 and I found the buttons very difficult to navigate while singing as compared to the G-t10. The Gt-10 has larger buttons with more space between them, so it took less concentration to operate it while singing. However I love the new Boss Gx-100 unit. However, I found the new Boss GX-100, much more difficult to navigate this new boss unit as compared to the old one while singing . So I decided to look into a head worn microphone and WoW, am I glad I did! This microphone is so clear and crisp, the sound is great. I have sang live through all kinds of different microphones over many years and I must say this is the best lead vocal mic I've ever used! Now I can play much more relaxed when I don't have to worry about bumping up to a microphone with my glasses or a tooth. I can just stand back and be relaxed and operate my multi effects processor and vocal processor with my feet without a microphone boom in front of me , as the cliche says this is "game changer" well for me this microphone really is "a game changer". The band even commented on my enhanced performance and how much more relaxed I was! I love it and I encourage anybody else out there to try it. One new entanglement I did encounter is that my guitar is on a wireless system so I had to deal with the microphone wire hanging off my back. Simple solution is just get some XLR wireless converters and we're good to go. Rock on!

I am a drummer and backup vocalist. I had a couple of rehearsals and played my first gig with this headset microphone. First, not having to find a traditional microphone while playing was great. Second, in 3 hours, it was still comfortable. Lastly, my band mates said it sounds as good as my old mic, but my vocals are more consistent since I am always the same distance from my mic. I also purchased an in line XLR on/off switch to turn off when I am not singing. The belt clip is handy.

I play acoustic and sing and I've gotten tired of banging my fret board against the mic stand. I got this thinking I'd have more freedom and not have to constantly navigate my guitars neck around my mic stand. The mic itself is decent, nothing impressive but it does the job. The headpiece really takes away from any quality the mic has however. It's constantly pulling to the left where the mic is (irritating when you're jamming to have to constantly adjust something). The arm the mic is on is flexible but never seems to hold it's position. I'll move it so it's just right and when I let go, it pulls itself into a different shape and I have to keep correcting the mic arm. It's almost as if the mic was meant to be held by your hand while you talk which defeats the purpose of wearing on your head. I'll keep it since I do use it occasionally but would I buy again, nope. I'd say this is great for public speaking or demonstrations (if you don't mind the clunky size) but as for singing or anything music related, it requires way to much constant adjustment to compensate for moving your head around. You can't simply slap on the headset and get into your zone (whatever your zone is..) Good headset mic but *REALLY* depends on what you're using it for. Stay away, Garth Brooks.

I use this when I perform every month. Going wireless was a no brainer! Less to carry, more visibility and worth every penny. The battery life last me for 2-3 hr performance. Maybe more.

I like headsets for singing and this one worked out fine. I plug it into Nu-X B-3 Plus transmitter to feed to my amp and never once had a problem after six months of weekly use. At first it was a little uncomfortable on my head but after some use I do not notice it any more. Great value for the money compared to the expensive and clunky base station systems for $500 - $1000 or more. I have only used it within 25 feet but there is no noise level issue and never lost connectivity. I play blues harp too but deflect this a ways away as it will be too loud otherwise.