Last night I changed out the mic cable and it worked great. It is the most responsive mic I've owned. The gain is so hot it is a little tricky to get it adjusted, but once you do the lows are fantastic and the highs clear and transparent. It was a good buy. Especially at that price.
Oh, and there is almost zero handling noise, indicating it is a well made mic. I do use an insulating mic holder though. Not an elaborate one, this one: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SP25--windtech-sp-25
I'm set up on a wooden bandstand and it's easy to get bass boom. I use pads underneath my subs too.