Heil The Fin Dynamic Microphone for Live Sound Applications and Video Podcasting, XLR Microphone with Vintage Appeal, Wide Frequency Response, and Superior Rear Noise Rejection - Black/Blue

What a cool microphone - Great sound and a gentle blue glow for fun!

I wish I could give this thing 5 stars but I can't. I'll start with the good: The sound is pretty crisp [in general], and it looks great aesthetically. Comes in a very cool case and the unboxing process was very satisfying. The first thing "wrong" with it is that the 'popping' sound from pronounced T's and P's is really unacceptable on a mic of this level. I swear my $40 Shure SM48 has a better built in pop filter than this $220 mic. Yes, I can put a windscreen in front of it, but that's going to mess with the aesthetic, which - let's be honest - is the reason you're even considering this mic. A second thing that you should know is that it doesn't light up without a phantom power input. That fact is buried in the long description of the product page and I wish it had been made more clear. There's a great comparison video on YT by Amy Westney that compares this mic vs. a Shure Super 55 [which is, in general, a cheaper mic] that I wish I had seen before making the purchase. I'd recommend giving that a watch before making a final decision on buying this. I like the mic enough that I kept it when I could have returned it, but after a couple of months of use, I believe that there are better options in this price range unless you're fine with sacrificing a bit of sound quality [and a very disappointing pop adjustment mechanism] for a sweet aesthetic.

A great sounding mic that glows blue with phantom power. The ultimate in “cool” for performances!