Hi Beakybird

My experience is similar to yours. I have two AKC410Cs with battery pack. I have used them wireless, but usually use the wires. I like not having to think about mic placement, it is hard enough playing keyboards and singing. I also have a boom mic and sometime use it when I do not feel like putting on the headset, but overall I much prefer the latter. While it is not the same as boom mic effects, one can always switch vocal effects using footswitches.