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A good starter mic but limited features

I had a large event coming up and needed an additional mic to run for one of the visiting performers. My local Guitar center did not have a large selection of wireless mics and the price seemed to be a good deal. When opening the box you are greeted by the SHURE name practically everywhere. the excitement builds as you tear open the packaging. (some of us are that way lol) Then I get to the goods. the mic is lightweight...like scary lightweight. I can tell from the getgo that this setup is all plastic minus the windscreen/ No way would this survive any normal drops. The receiver is equally light and felt like it wouldnt be stable. I also didn't see anywhere to attach a rackmount either unless you rigged it with double sided tape. Honestly after looking it over and not seeing an antenna my expectations dropped quickly about this package. I get past that initial fear and hook up the mic to check out the sound. I have experiences with both SM58's and PGA58's and there isn't a world of difference in real world applications. You would expect the wireless mics to resemble that right? I honestly felt like this mic has a wet blanket over the top of it. Several eq changes later I got it semi under control but still felt dry and boomy. I plugged up a PG58 and had to do far less Equing. I ended up not even using the mic for the show because I was worried about the singer standing out in a mix or being down a mic after it got dropped. I ended up returning the mic and ordered the BLX24R/SM58. You get alot more for your money with that setup including a rackmountable all metal receiver WITH removable antennas, and a SM58 version of the mic that feels heftier and not as cheap and lightweight. It feels like you are getting a higher level unit overall. being rackmountable is a big plus! In my opinion you should def skip the BLX24/SMpg58 and reach deeper into the wallet for another 100. You will honestly feel alot better about your purchase!~