LyxPro XLR Microphone Base

Pros:
Solid weight - reduces table noise
Tactile (old school) Mute Switch
Lock Ring

Cons
No LED - but I acknowledge that unless you do some electronics in there, a LED could lead to an increased noise pop on activation

Overall
I have been happily buying these for a few years well. I see the note about the mute switch - the simplest design (see Shure website) simply shunts the mic signal through a large capacitor. No simple mute switch would completely mute the signal while eliminating pops. More complex electronic ones do. The level of bleed depends on the impedance characteristics of the mic. I experienced no problem with Shure CVG and MX mics.

The real advantage of this model is the connector lock ring that nobody talks about. Its use is to rigidly secure the base/mic XLR connection. I think they are made by CAD but I see Tascam using a similar design. You have to turn the lock so that it jams against the mic connector. Without it that connection would become loose over time as users pull the mike whichever way. XLR connectors not really designed to take too much physical force.

I'm going to have to return this.The switch on my phantom-powered microphone began to bleed through a little when it was turned off.The on/off switch abruptly ceased working after a few hours of use.That seems strange for a setup like this, which is often used with powered microphones.When I look at the manufacturer's website, I can't see this product there.It is probably discontinued because it is ineffective.Numerous reviews on this page describe the same issue without indicating that it is a power problem.I can't confirm that's the cause, to be honest, but that's what I think.

It was a Great Base for the Gooseneck Shure Mic and a Bargain.Just purchase it!

When the switch is off, there is bleed through.can occasionally be a problem.

We had been wrangling over the pulpit mic stand we had, but this satisfied and even went above and beyond our demands.