[Callers] Microphones and/or technique for a deep voice.

[Jeff Kaufman via Callers]

* Lots of low frequency sound gets muddy and makes it hard to hear
what's happening.
* Typical dynamic microphones output extra bass when you're close to
them ("proximity effect")

The standard way to deal with this is to use the mixer's EQ to turn
down the lows.  This is something most sound people will do with most
callers, and works pretty well.

I don't think you should hold the mic farther away or switch to a mic
that doesn't have a this proximity effect, since any mixer can easily
compensate.  Just check with the sound person to make sure they know
to turn down the lows on your channel.  Tell them it's ok if you don't
sound quite like yourself if that's what's needed to make it
intelligible.

Jeff

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:09 PM, Darwin Gregory via Callers
<callers at 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
>
>
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