PylePRO On-Ear Audio Condenser Microphone - Portable Omnidirectional Wired Headset Condenser Mic With 4 Pin Mini XLR Cable and Windscreen - Works with Shure System - PMEMS10 (Skin Tone), Beige

I'm a pastor and I use an ear-loop microphone that cost us close to $300. The Sunday before Christmas it broke. There was no way I was preaching on Christmas Eve with a handheld microphone! Because of the cost of a ear-loop microphone we didn't keep an extra on hand.So I scrambled to Amazon and found these extremely inexpensive ones. I really had my doubts, but I purchased two anyway.They arrived fast and worked well.Now, a few things about them:They are cheaply made when compared to the $300 model. I am scared to bend them too much as they feel like they will break. Also, the cord begins to show wear a little faster than I like. Also the audio quality isn't as solid as I would like as there seems to me some "hollowness" to my voice, but it isn't bad. Our audio guys have been able to compensate pretty much for that.So, the first one lasted me about 3 months and then it started acting up. So I started using the second one and ordered 4 more that same day as backups. The second one has lasted me over a year and it's still the one I'm using today.I preach at three services every Sunday and we are still growing so the sound isn't bad! Again, these are very inexpensive and if you are a vocalist using them, maybe you won't like them as well, but for a speaker I find that they work very well for me.So here is the summary:ProsInexpensiveIt works well enough for a preacherConsIt sticks out a little and looks somewhat strangeScared to bend the wire too much as it feels like it may breakA little audio distortion may be heard as compared to expensive microphones.I realize I have more cons than pros, but I'm still giving it 5 stars for what it is: An extremely inexpensive alternative to expensive microphones. Anyone who buys this thinking you will get the exact same workmanship and sound as an expensive ear-loop microphone is fooling themselves.This microphone surpassed all of my expectations for a cheap mic.If high quality is if high importance, then buy one of these as an emergency backup and spend the big bucks. But for the spoken word, you should find that this mic will do what you need.

I work for a theater as an audio engineer/audio designer for theater shows at the primary, secondary and college level. I've worked with DPA mics, Countryman mics and these pyles. As a sound guy, I care about a few things: Sound quality, durability and ease of use. That's what I'll review.First and foremost, these mics are not DPA and Countryman in both sound quality and durability. With that said, for $10-13, these mics are the best bang for the buck.Sound quality: For $10-13, these sound great. They are clear, crisp, and with a little bit of EQ, will match any theater needs.Durability: Ok, come on. They're $13. Of course they aren't tanks. You do have to be careful with them, especially when you are molding it onto someone's ears. The ear portion is quite stiff so we have to be careful not to bend them too quickly or bend them back and forth. If you take good care of them, they will last. I still have some that are still ok after 3-4 shows.Some tips to help with this:-Allot some time to mic the people. Assume that your first mic'ing will take a while. This is to prevent rushing and snapping the mic.-Try to keep a mic on a single kid so that you don't have to mold it back and forth between kids. (we had a company do 4 shows in two weeks and they used the same mics for all 4 shows. Constantly molding them back and forth caused about 10-15 mics to go down... Not the best planning).-A spot that seems to be a weak point is where the cable meets the connector. There is no reinforcement over there and if they are wearing vertical mic belts, the connector has a tendency to rub and be pressed against the wearer's back causing some failures. We normally use gaff tape or something to help reinforce that area.Ease of use: We use these mics with the Shure ULX series and like other mics, it’s plug and go. These mics, however, are much hotter than Countryman so make sure you turn on the -20dB pad so that you’re not clipping on the transmitter.Overall, if you’re a small company or a school, I HIGHLY recommend these mics. I mean, countryman are always great and will last longer, but at the cost of $300-400, you can buy 20-30 of these for the price of one!

Ordered for use in stage productions at small church. 1st one received was faulty out of the package...and also, because we didn't open it right away but waited a while, OUTSIDE of the 30 day return policy. However, Amazon replaced it without a problem...in fact, the new one was received before the broken one was even issued return information! Because the first was broken on receipt, I downgraded a star.This is a basic, inexpensive ear-worn mic. It doesn't have the frequency response for singing - we ordered it for speaking parts in various productions. It feels "flimsy" - the earpiece is VERY thin. I don't feel confident putting too much stress on it to "shape" it to someone's ear too closely. (In comparison to my personal ear-worn mic, which feels bulletproof!!! Of course it also sells for $300+).It is matched with Shure PGX-1 bodypac and receiver. Works well - somewhat difficult to fit because I am afraid it might break, but once we molded it slightly, it worked well on the speaker. When fit properly, it stays in position well, is unobtrusive, and has good pickup. For VOICE - works outstanding - no vocal "pops" or hisses. For singing, the frequency pattern is too flat - but we knew that.For $15 - definitely worth the price. I feel if we get a year out of it, we have MORE than met the cost spent. I plan on adding another to our mic selections.