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.

Don
When using the Bose Compact approx 5 ft in back of me, my bass sounds to loud to me, but is fine out in the room. I am wondering is bass pads would help my perception, or diminish the bass throughout the entire hall.

Double post.

I don't believe it changes the sound of the bass, but it helps keep the walls or floor from adding rumble to it. If that is helping the bass to sound too strong to you, then it will help.
It sounds "tighter" to me when I use them.

Here's one recording using the EnCore 300 live Saturday night. PSR S970.
https://app.box.com/s/2ffxdaywknlqj6t10wsrvpnedjq3uka3

Sound and performance excellent, as usual.

Sounded great Don. Cal

Excellent. Anybody ever say you sound like Bobby Bare? With some Don Williams mixed in?

Sounded great and the mic fits your voice nicely! What are you using for the harmonizer, as it sounds great too

I still cannot get a good sound on the PA harmonizer. I tried at home yesterday and quit after a couple corny results. My wife was actually laughing at me