(1) do callers prefer a handheld or headset (thinking
of family dances as part of this as we want to add 3-4 a year to our regular contra
schedule)???
(2) suggestion for particular models of handhelds and headsets???
It is considered by some to be a wise idea to have a wired mike ready for use for those
cases where the caller has a wireless mike. Wireless stuff tends to fail every once in a
while (batteries, interference..) so a backup is ready just in case. And it is good for
announcements by someone else.
For small dances callers sometimes go down on the floor to help out beginners and having a
wireless mike makes that feasible. A head set frees up both hands for gestures, etc.
I've occasionally seen callers with headsets dancing and they can still interject an
occasional call when needed.