I sing and play music wearing a mask -- often in retirement homes so a
mask is not optional. I've had no problems with a standard cloth mask, but
I just ordered one of these to see if it works as advertised:
Dale
On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 11:07 AM Don Veino via Contra Callers <
contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Yes, using standard KN95 masks. It is even more
important to use good mic
technique in this case. You'll likely need to manage the sound system EQ
for your channel well to ensure best articulation and avoid muddiness. I
remember Steve Z-A managed to get a headset mic *under* a (cloth, IIRC)
mask at one point. I don't recall it being a significant improvement,
because it accentuated the proximity effect by being within such a
tight space and was a bit fussy to manage.
If not strictly required, you may want to consider specifically exempting
the caller from the mask requirement while on mic. If distanced and the
venue has good ventilation, etc. the risk from one individual speaking is
relatively low and the improvement in sound is significant to the event's
success. This is a judgment call on degrees of risk but if one
has concluded that getting together for this purpose is advisable then you
may as well ensure folks are able to hear the caller as well as the music
to best enjoy it.
Good luck!
Don
On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 11:36 AM Bree Kalb via Contra Callers <
contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Have you called dances while wearing a mask? If
so, I’m interested in
your experience and if you can suggest a particular mask.
Thanks!
Bree Kalb
Carrboro, NC
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