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

Don Veino via Callers callers at lists.sharedweight.net
Wed May 18 20:04:49 PDT 2016


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On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:44 PM, Don Veino <sharedweight_net at 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 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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