"Triple ELVIS!!! 3-pack Samson R11, triple the fun !"

Feature:
The Samson R11 mics came in a 3-pack, in separate boxes including a mic clip for each.The R11 has an ON/OFF switch, very useful for live vocal work, and MC-ing. Fixed impedance. Good balance of features for a general use microphone.

Quality:
All three mics were in great shape fresh out of the box and performed as new. The body coating stood up to much wear and tear from wild young things rocking out large, and speakin' their word ("rock over london, rock on chicago!" Wesley Willis, r.i.p.).The grille withstood numerous drops and knocks which did not diminish the mics performance in any noticeable way.The input socket remained serviceable.

Value:
It is worth it.

Desirability:
Feels ergonomically good to use, and the grip and weight is adequate for free mic work. If I was another microphone I'd certainly want to buy it a drink and have erotic relations with it ;-) Definitely valuable too as a cost-effective piece of equipment for any young band or budget-conscious group who want a good quality mic set.

Sound:
A good dynamic mic similar to the Shure SM58.I used three of these at a high school recording studio where constant daily use by the students gave them a good workout.(The old AKG was blood-sacrificed!) Rugged and worth the money for the remarkably good sound quality you can get. I recommend a good mic mixer/preamp with these for flexibilty in studio work,to give them a little more boost for the quieter sounds.For live stereo pair for the school orchestra recording they do OK. Ideal as rock band mics for all instruments.

Support:
Never needed repair. Bought from an internet retail supplier music shop, with great communication and prompt delivery.

Overall:
For live band work : vocal, drums, bass , guitar , horns, it's fine. For recording, good microphone placement technique will get the most out of this mic. Not pristine, but adequate for all but the golden-eared crowd. It's good for what it is : a high sound pressure level dynamic all-rounder mic.

"Great Product - But Can't I buy just One More, not 3??"

Value:
I own 3 R11's I bought about 4-5 years back at 3 for $99, I also own 2 Shure 58SM's, and I would put the R11 up against those anyday, as those both have been dropped and the heads are dented, not so with the R11's?!! I love the on/off switch, and use them in my home studio and about once/twice a month when our classic rock band plays out. I am using a 12-chan. 300W Peavey mixer with built-ins, with 2 15" JBL mains, and 2 - 15" Peavey floor monitors(w/300W monitor power amp). I only need more power now as I am certain these mikes would take the abuse. Our lead vocalist does from Janis to Patsy K., and she loves the mike as well. I don't know what the guy's problem is that can't use them off of the stand...maybe he needs better/heavier rated mike cables, as she has NO problems going all over the stage with that R11 in her hand. NOW, my only problem is -- WHY CAN'T I BUT JUST ONE!?!?!?! I DON'T NEED THREE MORE!! -- rickc