Superlux PRA-383D XLR

I have been using three of these mounted on my accordion for about six years and they are still going strong. They have taken a lot of abuse over the years rolling around in the bottom of my accordion case. The packpack box is very sturdy, almost a little unnecessarily heavy though!
To the best of my knowledge the sound quality is very good and I haven't had too much problems with feedback.
The lead to the microphone capsule on one of my units needed top be resoldered after a few years but as I said, they were getting a lot of abuse.
The backpack has a mute switch which is very useful and doesn't pop when switched on. The battery life when not using phantom power is also extremely good. I usually use phantom power but I found that the batteries don't discharge if they're left in all the time so there was always battery power available for the gigs where I needed them.
If I had one criticism it would be that the battery covers are prone to breaking and then they won't stay on properly. They can be taped on but that's annoying if you need to change the battery in a hurry. This is only a cosmetic thing though as the batteries stay in perfectly well without the cover!

I was a bit reluctant, as the brand is relatively unknown, but decided to go for it due to the good reviews. The goose neck stays firm in place and the clip is secure on the rim of the sax's bell. The power module is quite heavy, so it's good having the belt clip, but wouldn't attach it to the sax in any case. Both adapter plug inputs on the module are very snug and it takes some effort to plug/unplug, but not really a problem.

The module connects directly to a console via an XLR cable and the sound is awesome at both scales. The only problem is that there is no led on the power module to indicate that the mic is on. In general, I am very satisfied from the quick delivery (thanks Thomann), the quality and the performance (despite the lack of the led). It's a full package, as long as you don't want to go fully cable-free, and at this price you also get phantom power, which is a huge bonus. I hope it lasts long.

Really great little packadge. Everything a beguinner needs without spending a fortune on a microphone. I use it on my trumpets, Flygel and normal B trumpet. Surpricing good quality. Worried about bending the metal whire back after each gig so I do NOT to straighten it out. Fits perfectly in the case it comes with even if it is bent and ready to go on the next gig. Clip is ok but transferres valvesounds in to the microphone. Not really such a big deal when you play in a big band. I would not recommend it for single instrument recordings however because of that valve sound. I gave it 5 stars because price, qality for the money and the robust phantom box.

I got this for my son to mic up his trumpet for use in his band. The power supply / DI adaptor is extremely well made and feels like a professional quality item. The mic and its clip feels vulnerable, but we have had no problems in over 12 months of (less than careful) stage use. Battery life is excellent.

I have only heard it in a live situation in a pop/ska band, where it has always sounded very clear and natural, with no hint of harshness, clipping or overloading. Feedback was also not a problem, provided the usual precautions were taken.

We found that the lead from the mic had to be left very loose as the mic picked up mechanical noise from the valves if the cable was kept neatly against the instrument (probably vibrations travelling down the cable to the mic capsule).

The only critiscism applies to wired mics in general, and it is that to put the trumpet down and play another instrument, it is necessary to unplug the mic from the powersupply/DI, and you can't use a 'normal' trumpet stand with the mic clipped on, so that usually needs to be moved, too. This has led to some frantic moments on stage occasionally.

We bought it not knowing what to expect, but I have to say that I'm very impressed with it, and would recommend it for a live situation (with the caveats about wired mics in general).