In relation to "working the mike" I seem to have adjusted to it (like Varifocals). I mean my body has adjusted and I am rarely aware of it. I can adjust my mouth and my vocal levels and I can push mick in or out even with lips. I think thats about it --I am certain that I have adjusted and I repeat I wouldnt ever use a mike on a stand again. Furthermore the sound seems to me to be better than the shure SM58 Beta that I now use for any singers that come up to sing during the night. Pierce.