Hello, I use both on my gigs. I prefer the mic on the holder (EV ND757) when doing ... well almost anything.. but when using the wireless headset you simply have to provide most of the dynamics with your ..voice! If you need to get real close for a low note or some thing like that you can push the mic closer to your mouth for that part of the song (it's a real quick push) or pull it away if you need to shout or are pushing your limits. Most of the time time I use them both on and will just push the headset away from my mouth for a particular song, use the mic in the holder, and then go back to the headset. I'm primarily a guitar player and will use the headset to do a stroll or interact with the audience better. I have a friend who plays keys and uses his along with his (Ithink it's a Roland Axe) keyboard on a guitar strap and does the same thing. They are different animals and though I always sound better using the wired mic I get more fun out of the cordless headset. I use an AKG C410. It's agood one but now the model discontinued in favor of the C420. If I could afford it I'd get the one Garth Brooks had made for himself. Hmmmmm... maybe he'll give me his.... yeah... maybe they'll make me the King of Siam!