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http://veino.com/caller/ On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:44 PM, Don Veino <sharedweight_...@veino.com> wrote: > Mic technique is IMHO more important than mic type, I'd concentrate on > being a consistent reasonable distance away from the mic with it pointing > *at* your mouth. Vary pitch rather than volume with your voice to > communicate excitement. I have a naturally deeper voice myself and find > keeping my thumb extended and just touching my chin enables a consistent > sound without having to remember to maintain that constant distance: > > http://veino.com/site/media/caller/DonV-Caller-HalfSize.jpg > > (yes, there are nicer looking models but I knew where this picture was... > :) > > The sound person should be able to then adjust the tone controls to match > your voice (probably reducing bass and possibly boosting highs). > > On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:09 PM, Darwin Gregory via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> I am a new caller, and I have called two dances. The first, I completely >> blew the microphone part. Since then, I practiced holding the mic close to >> my mouth like was suggested to me. >> >> The second dnce, I was told that my voice was too deep for the >> microphone, and I was overpowering it. It was suggested that I hold the >> microphone further away and project, which I tried, but again, not >> something I practiced. >> >> Someone afterwards suggested that it could have been dealt with by the >> sound board. Although, the sound guy was sitting there and I'm sure would >> have done something if it would have helped. >> >> So, any advice? Is there a particular mic or mic type that is good for >> deep voices? Any techniques to practice? Sound guy/gal need to be on the >> ball? >> >> Any advice welcome. >> >> ... Darwin >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Callers mailing list >> Callers@lists.sharedweight.net >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> >> >