It does the job! I've been using it for my quizzes at various bars in my city for about a month and haven't had any problems so far. I bought one from Target as a last resort and it was only good for one night. I had to twist the string and find this beautiful spot and then pray it would work during my trivia night. However, I only paid 10€ for this piece of junk. Being that this was only a few dollars more expensive I was hesitant to buy based on my previous experience but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this mic. The on/off switch is everything. I will post updates if I run into any issues with the cable in the near future. I definitely based my purchase on user reviews. If you're looking for a simple and reliable microphone for karaoke or performing in front of a large audience, look no further. You will justify your money.