Audix OM5 Dynamic Hypercardioid Microphone

Feature:
I'd have given it a 10 if it had a built-in on/off switch. But then again, since I don't actually use it...

Quality:
Quality looks to be first class.

Value:
Since it does what it's supposed to do I think it is good value for the money spent.

Sound:
I don't use the microphone, the other guy in the duo does. But the microphone does what it's supposed to do. I use a Bose L1 system and this microphone works well with the Bose without any feedback, etc. The vocalist likes the sound of his voice through it. Sounds just like his voice. No complaints.

Ease of Use:
Plug it in...use it.

Support:
Don't know. Never had to deal with Audix support.

Overall:
It works great with the Bose L1. That's all that I'm concerned about. No need to replace it with anything else.

Feature:
It plugs in, sounds great, and has low feedback response. What else are you expecting to find in a microphone?

Quality:
Mines been pretty beat up over the last few years. Hasn't affected the performance at all.

Value:
More expensive than my Shure sm58 but it was worth every penny. An extra fifty bucks isn't much for some you will still be using years down the road.

Desirability:
Looks good. Rugged black steel construction.

Sound:
I haven't used a lot of different microphones. Just an Audix OM-5 and a Shure sm58. The sm58 is very popular and considered the industry standard for live microphones but every time I've compared them in a live setting the Audix OM-5 produces a noticable better vocal sound. The sm58 was demoted to miking the guitar amplifier a long time ago.

Support:
Don't really know because I've never needed support from the company. That rates a 10 in my book.

Overall:
No need to plan on replacing this item because I would just buy another one (maybe I'd consider the OM-6 or OM-7). This microphone has been a trusty companion. I've never regretted buying it and never considered replacing it. There aren't too many pieces of equipment I can say that about.