Re: [Callers] Microphones and/or technique for a deep voice. - Import1

18 May 2016

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(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; 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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