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kinesis Inner circle Scotland, surrounded by 2708 Posts |
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sb Special user 567 Posts |
Kinesis,
I used to use a lapel mic. I never really liked it. I now have a headset type... I love it! Actually, the one I have now is gets "glued" to the face, and I don't really like that as much as the kind with the boom that goes over the ear. I am replacing the glued one, with an over the ear boom. The type that you have listed is the style I want, and have used and like the best. my 2 cents are free scott |
rattman New user 53 Posts |
Lapel microphones have a tendency to provide more feedback. Mostly due to the distance from the source that requires more gain. Headsets are easier to control especially in situations where you are in front of the speakers
I have also been testing microphones from http://www.microphonemadness.com/ and they seem to work pretty good at a very low price which would allow you to spend more on the receiver. (I did get one dead microphone but they were quick to replace it.) |
Chuck Lyons Loyal user Channahon, IL 264 Posts |
I use that very mike in Church and I must say it is one of the nicest I have used in over 45 years of performing. I like aearset mike much better than a lapel as it always stays the same distance from the mouth and is not as app to pick up clothing rubbing and such. Hope this helps.
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Tim Dowd Special user ...Making the Magic Happen! 942 Posts |
Hi Derek, I just invested in a sound system and saw this mic live... tried it on and it fits great but if you wear glasses it can pop off your ear if it is not taped to your cheek... be careful.
The quality of the mic itself is very good, but if you're not singing it is overkill. I also bought Maximum Entertainment from Ken Weber and he recommends a hand held mic. So I bought a cheaper headset from LD Systems and a Shure Performance Gear setup with a handheld mic and a guitar system for my iPod shuffle... So I have a headset, sender and receiver; a handheld, and receiver; and an iPod, sender and receiver for my music. Cost about 570 GBP I plug this into a Yamaha StagePas 300 Cost about 475 GBP and have the best of all worlds... Tim.
Timothy Dowd
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kinesis Inner circle Scotland, surrounded by 2708 Posts |
Hi guys, Thanks to everyone that posted and PM'd.
Just to say I got the original kit. OMG!! It's crystal clear, loud and proud and doesn't move an inch when worn, no need for tape. Loving it!! Derek |
Autumn Morning Star Grammar Hostess Today, I corrected grammar in 1378 Posts |
I like my Shure receiver with a Countryman style headset [over ear] mic. I still have to tape it to my face to ensure that it does not bounce around during the show, but that is fine.
Headset mics provide a way to move around the stage while not having to worry about 'microphone technique'. Everytime you turn your head away from a lapel mic your audience will hear a variation in loudness, which can be distracting. Just my two cents, too!
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Terry Magelssen New user 4 Posts |
Sennheiser body pack and receivers with a Countryman E6. Rugged prograde stuff.
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