Microphones

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Comment by David Lynn on January 18, 2010 at 1:03pm

Thanks for the replies Hugh and Conca. Hugh you just made up my mind to go with a headworn. I do want to be able to use my hands and I like being physical also. I will get a hand held also for the volunteers. I can get both for $100.00 on the Dak site.

Thanks again,

David

Comment by Hugh Cole on January 18, 2010 at 12:54pm

Hey David.. It occurs to me you were asking about a handheld wireless. In that case the Dak handheld will serve you well. My friend Richard Rumble turned me on to that one several years ago and I still use it. I use a headworn and a handheld.because I want my hands free during the induction. I am somewhat physical and I don't use catchers But if you are not physical during the induction, the Dak has great sound and is very durable. The lapel and the headworn are about the same price, but at least for me I wouldn't want a lapel mic as I am frequently pulling the head into my chest.

Comment by David Lynn on January 18, 2010 at 7:04am

Jack,

Thanks for your response. I checked the mic out and it has great reviews.

David

Comment by David Lynn on January 18, 2010 at 6:59am

Thanks Hugh,

I checked out dak.com and their mic's sound really good and they are affordable.

David

Comment by Hugh Cole on January 18, 2010 at 5:31am

There are a few salient conditions for stage work. But... they are very important, Tiny little mics like the countrymem are cool, but they break easily and if you are at all physical with what you do.. they become disposables (not good). I prefer a Shure Frequency switching headworn with dual ear clips. The sound quality is great it is directional enough that I don't get feedback and it has never picked up a stray signal because it switches frequency to find a clear channel.
Be aware that the FCC has just given the bandwith older wireless mics used to use to TV applications, If you see an incredible deal on an older wireless mic you may want to look that gift horse in the mouth.
If expense is a real consideration Dak (www.dak.com) has a nice wireless head worn that works well as a starter mic, I prefer headworns to Lavaliers as they maintain a fixed distance between my mouth and the mic at all times,

Comment by Jack Hirsh on January 18, 2010 at 5:01am

I just picked up an Azden WMS-Pro. I am going to use it for video work and so far it seems like a great mic at a great price $152 new from a seller on E-bay

Comment by David Lynn on January 17, 2010 at 9:11pm

John,

This would be for stage shows. I did one last night and got stuck with a microphone that had to short of cord. I am not looking for top of the line as I am just getting started, but would like to know what some others are using or recommend.

Comment by John Cleesattel on January 17, 2010 at 8:56pm

Is this for use in an office, on stage, or in the street?