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

[Don Veino via Callers]

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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