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Topic: Headset microphone for singing steelers |
Don Benoit
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Okanagan Falls, BC
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Posted 5 Apr 2002 2:27 pm |
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I am looking for recommendations on a head mounted microphone that I can use to sing through when I am playing steel. Something like Garth Brooks uses. Any recommendations?
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John Knight
From:
Alaska
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Posted 5 Apr 2002 4:37 pm
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Been using one for years. I love it. AKG or Shure....
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Don Benoit
From:
Okanagan Falls, BC
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Tony Orth
From:
Evansville, Indiana, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2002 5:25 am
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Don,
I used a Shure SM-10 for a while. Sounded fine. I had a switch put in the cable so that I could turn if off to cough, etc.
I used this for a couple of months but went back to a mike on a stand because I couldn't work the headset mike (soft, loud,) like I needed to. Since I'm a harmonizer/backup, that was critical.
Tony |
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Michael Brebes
From:
Northridge CA
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 7:34 am
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| I've been a lead singer for years. The Shure dynamic is a bit dull. The Audio Technica might be good (their small clip-on mics are). I have to agree with Garth, the Crown 211 is a great sounding headset. That's what I own, and I think it is a great sounding vocal mic. It's pretty comfortable to wear, too. They cost around $200 and come with a belt clip amp that runs off either phantom power or a battery. I haven't tried the AKG, but I know they make good sounding mic's. Garth used them before switching to the Crown mic. |
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Robert Thomas
From:
Mehama, Oregon, USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2002 3:42 pm
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Hey Don, I use an Audio-technica Pro Series Pro 8HEx. This mike allows me to maintain eye contact with the audience without losing the mike since it is always in front of my mouth.
I can look down to make sure I am playing in the right place and still have control of my voicing. It sure works well for me and have have never had any problems with it. |
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Bruce Meyer
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 10 Apr 2002 5:53 pm
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I use the Crown 311A (wired) and really like it. It has a belt pack with a totally silent on/off button. The sound quality is great.
You can also buy a slightly different model number, Crown 311 (I think), without the wired belt pack, and make it wireless through a Shure transmitter.
The 311A will should cost you somewhere under $200. The 311 is about the same, but you'll need to add a wireless transmitter and receiver, so I guess your looking at double the cost.
I figured why go wireless on steel --- unless you plan on putting rollers on your steel and seat, and then having someone push you around the stage.
I bought the Crown not because of Garth, but because Janet Jackson uses one too. Just kidding.
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Don Benoit
From:
Okanagan Falls, BC
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seldomfed
From:
Colorado
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Posted 11 Apr 2002 10:54 am
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I just got a Countryman wired version. Very good sound. Extremely light. Requires phantom power. Has an off switch on the connector.
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Chris Kennison
Ft. Collins, Colorado
"We can't afford to let Nature Run Wild" - govt. offical - Alaska
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