This may seem like a trivial matter, but I've noticed that almost all upper-end microphones do not have an on/off switch. For example, the Shure 58 can be obtained either with or without, while the Beta comes only without. The last time around (~ 25 yrs ago), doing a single, I found this switch to be quite handy.

Maybe I'm over-prioritizing this, but, since it seems that most of you are using a mic without on/off, how do you handle it when you have to cough... or reply privatly to someone who approaches you?

Thanks,
Glenn