[Monolithent]

You may have already purchased but wanted to throw in some personal experience on some wireless mics I've used over the years.

I am a Shure user and will never use any other brand. I have wired SM-58s that I bought 12 years ago that are still as good today as they were when I bought them (couple new windscreens and some scratches but still functionally flawless)

PGX24/SM-58 or Beta 58: Good range with diversity, sound quality is very good (Beta 58 is extremely good), transmitter bodies are plastic and I used tape on the battery cover of every one I own and has worked flawless for years. Transmitter uses AA batteries and will have to be swapped out every three or four shows (recommend rechargeables). Several transmit recieve channels and a cool InfraRed sync setup never had any interference (and I live on an Air Force Base). Personal experience with both of these mics is that the SM 58 has very good sound and will assist most singers and moreover is quite durable if a bit of control is exercised over your singers. The Beta 58 is exceptionally clear and loves its sound from close up, however it is much more delicate and for the extra cost I would never hand it to a singer that I was unsure of.

LX88-II SM-58: Good range but non-diversity so not as good as PGX24, sound quality is similar as they use modified versions of the same SM-58 Capsule. Two mics and large rackmountable reciever with lost of options. Battery cover on the transmitter has the same issues as with most twist on types (develops a crack or two -- I find electrical tape early keeps everything together nicely for a long time). The switches on the transmitter should be covered with tape or similar during a show to prevent accidental shutoff. This is an older model and Shure will not be repairing them much longer.

After the PGX series the models get very expensive very quickly and they only really gain you range and options that are probably beyond the need for most hosts.

I'll tell you the same I tell most people. Figure your budget and go have a listen to everything in your budget. Use what you think is best. Durability, Sound quality, Range and Cost.

These, as always, are my personal opinions and experience with products and I hope I don't offend anyone with my statements.

Good luck