Tim Lytton
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
Works great
Rudeo
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
I was honestly blown away by this microphone! The build quality is solid, and despite being encased in plastic, the chrome finish looks sleek, shiny, and high-end—it definitely has that classic retro vibe. No quality control issues at all, everything was in perfect shape right out of the box.The most surprising part? The audio quality is extremely crisp, with great volume output—easily competing with mics that cost way more from big-name brands. Whether for recording, live performances, or just adding some vintage flair to your setup, this mic delivers.If you’re looking for a stylish, well-built, and great-sounding microphone at an affordable price, this is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!
steven morritt
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2025
Looks great, sounds great but the cable supplied is inferior and has a lifespan of about 2hrs
kitty
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 7, 2024
i bought it for make videos and it's nice , is plastic but looks ok
Review lord
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
I use it on an ft-710 so I don't damage any good microphones, I get the same performance out of this mic as I do my $100 and $500+ microphones. Everyone says my audio is outstanding so I have no complaints, it being plastic and lightweight makes it a no brainer for a cheap microphone arm that will have issues with a heavy metal mic. Plus its $20 so if I accidentally break it or drop it no problem.
Lil Fella
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
This mic has a thick plastic housing with a thin foam windscreen inside. This mic is very directional so you have to be right up on it. It worked great for the photoshoot I used it for. I have since replaced the windscreen and that has improved the sound. This microphone has a lot of handling noise if you're moving it around, but overall a decent mic. The XLR cable it comes with is fine, and the overall sound is clear.
A Techy Dad
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
I don't know what Oaky means. I have a number of different Pyle microphones, and I've always been pleased with the quality. I bought these retro-style mics to add a bit more stylistic flare to whenever we have a Karaoke event. I like the look of them, they're sturdily built. I wish they weren't plastic, but to get proper metal ones, I'd need to pay substantially more. The pick up is pretty good on these, and I appreciate that younger kids are less likely to treat these like ice cream cones when they're singing Let it Go for the 78th time.
GLORIA
Reviewed in Spain on October 19, 2024
Me gusta Iara ensayar en casa, estoy acostumbrada al micrófono shure inalámbrico y claro se nota la diferencia pero para el precio q tiene está fenomenal
Stephen Valade
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2024
Looks great and sounds wonderful. It is made of plastic but as long as it is treated with care you should have no problems.
MR FIX 649
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
I finally received the microphones and they look great. I will try them out on a gig and see if they stand up to brand name microphones. I like that they come with a microphone cable each (cause I ordered 2). They are plastic but we will see how good they sound. I also like the retro classic look of the 50's and 60's. They will be put into good use for singing. Get one for yourself and see if you like it.
Samuel H.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
I particularly enjoy the Throwback look, and sound quality was never the issue. Unfortunately, the plastic housing where it connects to the mount, stripped. My Recommendations: purchase, bc it's a good value. Just keep in mind tho, it's not a good idea to treat this one rough. Use it for at-home. Traveling? Get a more durable (even if not as trendy) backup. Also: get a pop-filter of your choice.
Karla S.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 13, 2023
Me encantó, funciona bastante bien y el modelo es muy bonito. Los materiales son de excelente calidad y tiene excelente sonido. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
donmusic
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
This is actually a pro–sounding mic and at an amazing price. Imagine a Shure SM58 at a third of the cost but housed in plastic instead of metal. I did a side-by-side comparison with this mic and a Shure SM58. To my ears, which are pretty sensitive, the two mics sounded identical on vocals (male with range from low F to high G), and I actually preferred it over the SM-58 for an acoustic guitar and acoustic bass. Sorry I didn’t do electrics because I only have a dinky practice amp.I think the trade-off for the low price is in the material. An SM58 is nigh–indestructible, able to take insane forms of abuse from high impacts to freezing, and even cooking. This mic, on the other hand, is a light, rigid plastic of some kind. My initial impressions were just don’t drop it on the floor or anything like that and you’ll be fine, as long as it’s handled carefully. However, the threads for mounting to a stand are also plastic, and I do wonder how long the plastic threads will endure their job without wear. I’ve had no such problems yet, though. If one only uses stands compatible with the metal adapter (included), this should not be a concern.Contrary to amateur complaints…THIS MICROPHONE HAS NO PROBLEMS WITH BUZZ OR RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE.Any such problems come from the CABLE, not from the microphone.The cable included with this microphone is just a bonus; it is of poor quality and not suitable for serious use. Always use a low-impedance (XLR) cable to avoid such problems. No microphone in the world can guarantee a signal free of unwanted interference if it is connected to a cheap high-impedance cable like the one included here. Toss the cable, keep the mic.This is an amazing–sounding dynamic microphone for home/studio use and at very low price; just handle it gently.Oh, and it does look really cool. The photos are accurate.Wishing everyone good health.