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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 24 Nov 2006 1:58 pm |
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I'm looking into getting a good headset mic. I would prefer it to NOT be cordless, as I don't have the need to move around the stage.
Any suggestions?? |
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 24 Nov 2006 5:32 pm
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Richard, I tried out several brands of headset mics, Shure, AKG, Sennhiser, ETC. None of them sounded as near as good as an old SM 58. I gave up on the headset idea, plus with my alregies every time I had to snort back it was in the mix LOL.
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Dennis Lobdell
From:
Freeport,Tx,USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2006 6:12 pm
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| Hi Richard; I like my Shure SM12A corded headset.It took a little getting used to. Dennis |
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Darrell Owens
From:
California, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2006 8:54 pm
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Richard,
I have used various headworn mics over the years. My favorite is the "Countryman". The cost is around $300. and you can set it up wired or wireless. You will find that going wireless is the best choice even though you don't move around much. You still have to get up from the steel occasionally, and not having to think about being "wired in" is worth it to me.
This is an amazing little mic on a thin "wire" that hooks over your ear and extends just to the corner of your mouth. They come in various shades from light to dark. The quality of the mic is as good or better than anything else available and you have to look close to even see it.
Hope that helps you.
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T. C. Furlong
From:
Lake County, Illinois, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2006 12:16 pm
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Richard,
There are many things to consider when selecting a headworn microphone. The first consideration is stage volume. You will not be able to use an omni headworn like the Countryman E-6 that Darrell mentioned if you play in a moderate to loud stage volume. Countryman does make a supercardiod (tight pattern) version, but it's tricky to use. The other thing to consider is if you will be using wedge monitors or not. Many omni headworn mics don't work well with monitors. My company sells a lot of headworn mics and I think the best sounding one is the DPA 4088-B . Countryman E-6 is also very good. Both are available in wired and wireless versions.
TC[This message was edited by T. C. Furlong on 25 November 2006 at 12:17 PM.] |
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Michael Brebes
From:
Northridge CA
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Posted 27 Nov 2006 10:22 am
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| I've had good results with the Crown headset. Sounds much better than the Shure and it was Garth Brooks' choice for years. |
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2006 10:53 am
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I tried to use one for playing Steel and singing live for about a year. In the end it was more of a hassle than a regular mic, and I went back to a regular mic.
The problem for me was that it picks up everything... breathing, cough/sneeze, talking between songs that you wouldn't want to come through. Constantly repositioning it when needed/not-needed, etc.
I found that a regular mic on a boom stand was more user freiendly... and nobody says "Hey Ma-Dawna!" anymore  .
With that said, I'm guessing they work fine for some folks.
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Darrell Owens
From:
California, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2006 12:10 am
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Pete,
You are exactly right regarding head-worn mics. They pick up everything and you must rely on the sound man to turn you on and off at the right time. It can be a problem if he forgets to turn you off and you say something you don't want everyone to hear.
Darrell |
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Michael Brebes
From:
Northridge CA
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Posted 28 Nov 2006 11:09 am
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| The Crown drops off quickly as you push it away from your mouth. Also it has an on/off switch on the belt pack that turns the mic off. |
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Ben Slaughter
From:
Madera, California
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Posted 28 Nov 2006 3:40 pm
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I thought about using a headset years ago, but then I realized that when I'm not singing, I hum, and grunt, and breath in tempo. Seriously.
I figured it out when I recorded an acoustic guitar part with a condensor mic. Kept hearing these weird thumps and what sounded like feedback. Then I realized it was coming from my mouth. I guess it's the audible expression of "guitar face."
Anyway, you might want to make sure you're not prone to making primal noises when you play before sticking a mic next to your mouth 100% of the time.
By the way, if you try to test yourself to see if you make noises, and you're conscience of it, you won't make a peep. I tried that. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 28 Nov 2006 5:07 pm
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I've been using an AKG headset for years ..this one has a phantom power unit which you can clip on your belt ...or as I do, I duct tape it to the leg of the guitar, or the side of my rack. It has 2 outlets and a volume and balance control on the power unit, it is perfect for using with steel, just remember that it's always in front of your mouth and "on" !!!!!
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Mitch Druckman
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2006 8:50 pm
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| Besides sound quality (#1) Another important consideration is the fit. How does it clip to your head. You might be wearing it for hours at a time. There are many styles and you can't really know how they feel until you try them on. I'd go down to a Guitar Center or similar place and try on a few for size before deciding. |
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Robert Thomas
From:
Mehama, Oregon, USA
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Posted 29 Nov 2006 3:31 am
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| I have been using a PRO Series Pro 8HEx Audio-technia for over 9 years now and it has been excellent and I have never had a problem or complaint about it. It cost $100 and is worth every cent. I would be lost without it. I find it very comfortable and it does not limit my ability in any way. I highly recommend it. |
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