Shure 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 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.

This microphone works really well. We were skeptical at first because small mics are not usually great for vocals in a real band, unless you pay a lot of money. Theses are well made, durable, and sound really good! For the money, this mic is a fantastic value for sure! If you want to sing, hands free, this is the way to do it on a budget!

SUPER IMPORTANT: there are several different options for connecters for this microphone and if you order without specifying you may end up with one you can't connect to your system. Several in my group made this mistake - it's crazy that Amazon doesn't emphasize this on the website as they can't be making a profit on this with a high percentage of returns.My second concern is that, after first ordering a unit without specifying a connecter and getting wrong one, when I ordered the right one, it did not work so I sent it back too. The third one works but I am concerned about quality control given that experience.My third comment is that this mic is not especially loud compared to a condenser mic I use that requires phantom power. As long as you have a sufficiently powerful amp you will be ok.Other than those three issues, we have found these mics to be very clean and super convenient for singing while playing an instrument. We get better and more consistent sound than we were from using conventional mics on stands. Given this experience I think they would also be excellent for giving speeches and making presentations as the sound is excellent, the mic is comfortable and unobtrusive and your hands are free to do your thing.

A little bulkier and more visible than the small, light-colored headsets, but way more affordable. It wasn’t uncomfortable, and seemed easy to use straight out of the box.

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 bought this headset to replace an SM31 I've had for years. The mic sounds great in our sound system. The gain is a little bit lower than the SM31 but I'm able to adjust it. It's been working really well. However, just recently I've started experiencing pops and static crackles. It was beginning to get really annoying and had to switch to my old SM31. From what I read on the SHURE message boards, the WH20 doesn't have the same level sweat protection as the SM31 and the details on the Shure website states its reliable at temperature and humidity extremes. Fits securely for active microphone users, such as aerobics instructors. So if you are a group ex instructor or sweat a lot, although I love the sound quality of the mic, I would not recommend the WH20.

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.