Hi Bob, In a county where I manage one dance and also call in neighboring communities (three other dances), we have one dancer who has made it known (very loudly) that she gets headaches if wireless technology is used. She gives out all sorts of handouts and research findings on the topic.
Heres how Ive dealt with it .. As a caller, if Im calling in any of the four dances in her community, I figure these are her home area dances. I ask the sound guy to set up both my wireless mic AND one corded mic and so were ready to go with either. If she shows up, I use the corded mic. She usually comes up and asks the caller and sound person what were using. At first, I kind of struggled with this, as my preference is to use my own wireless mic (not only for the convenience of wireless but for the convenience of keeping my germs to myself on my own mic). But after thinking it over, I mainly think about these local dances being closest to her home. So, I adapt my teaching a bit and deal with it. At the dance I manage, that one is the closest of the four to her home. So, we (the sound engineer) use a corded mic. I suppose this could lead to an entire discussion in itself .. As for myself, I live in Mountain View, California, and our entire city now has free wireless for notebook pcs, due to Googles donation to the city (Googles corporate headquarters are in Mountain View). If anyone is interested in any of these articles or research, Im sure shed be more than happy to share some of it, and I can put you in contact with her directly, or I can share it broadly. Thanks, Karen Fontana [email protected] wrote: -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Karen Fontana > ....I couldn't get down to the floor quick enough (wasn't using my wireless > mic > due to one dancer's sensitivity to wireless equipment).... Curiosity has gotten the best of me.... what was the dancer's problem with or objection to a wireless mike? .... Bob -- Robert Jon Golder 164 Maxfield St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999-2486 _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list [email protected] http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com [email protected] (H) 650-691-9663 <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>
