"The freedom I experienced when I finally started playing without a mic stand was incredible. I can move around as much as I need or want to, it's great! By performing with an earset mic, I no longer get a sore neck or back from the bad posture that using a microphone on a stand often leads to. The fact that I play multiple flutes made it impractical to use clip-on mics, so the earset-type mic is, by far, the best solution. I tried many brands and styles of earset microphones, and was unhappy with the response, tone, and the bulkiness of the units until I discovered Countryman. The Countryman mics have an open and clear sound, so the flutes sound wonderful. These earsets have a comfortable, secure feel and their response characteristi