I had a wired micro previously the XM 1800S from Behringer in use, mainly for smaller live Gesangszewcke. Except for the handling noise it was not bad, but in square Räuumen there were sometimes difficulties with the feedback. The XM 8500 provides an incredibly clean sound for the price with a high gain before feedback. With the right mixer also the on / off switch is unnecessary, who has already shot up as some PA. Class: the supplied bracket that fits exactly to micro and has a standard connector. Thumbs up!