I don't have particular recommendations for wireless mics, but I'll
offer a general subjective impression: It seems to me that, on
average, I've noticed more problems with caller intelligibility
with wireless mics than with wired mics, and more with headset
wireless mics than with handheld ones.
Or you can, as I do, have both handheld and a headset wireless
microphones. They use the same receiver, operate on the same waveband
etc. I call using the headset, but switch it off and the handheld on (1
click on each) just before the announcements. The handheld also acts as
a backup for any
When considering the use of a head mike I suggest that your sound committee
consider another factor that has not been discussed. During our last two
dances I have made announcements before the break without using a mike. I
did not want to use the caller's head mike because of both convenience
Mac makes a very good point:
<< My opinion - if you just buy one wireless and expect all the callers to use
it, it should be hand held >>
Laurie
Let me add one more thing that may help. Even though our local group has a
headset available at every dance, I am the only caller who chooses to use it.
All of the others (and we have a lot of them) prefer a wired hand held.
Mac
From: Emily Addison
Why are you considering a wireless mic?
If it is to get out and move around during a lesson - I prefer a headset
because I participate in the lesson as a dancer so I need both hands free
If the instructor does not participate in the lesson a hand held might be
better.
Many callers just do not
Love to hear the updates as well.
Emily, as a caller I prefer the headset.
I'd rather be handsfree. It's cumbersome to hold the mic, and it's physically
uncomfortable for me to hold it all evening. The advantage of the hand held is
the freedom to talk or cough or breath without putting it
Hi Folks!
I have a microphone question for this awesome community that I'm hoping you can
help us out with. Our contra dance committee (Ottawa) would like to purchase a
wireless mic to use for introductory lessons as well as family dances.
However, we don't have major sound expertise on our
Greg's response to this query makes several very interesting points, but
ultimately it comes down to the fact that the caller has a leadership
position in the dance and has to be willing to accept responsibility for
what goes on. The musicians are essential, but they're not in a position
to
