[HANASHIR:6105] Re: Head-set mic

[Adrian Durlester <durleste...>]

Not to argue with Cantor Klepper, but as a professional with 20+ years of
experience in technical theatre and audio, and I can tell you that Telex has
always been a troublesome brand. I would not recommend it. I would suggest
looking at Samson or Audio Technica on the less expensive side, and Sony or
Sennheiser on the expensive side. Be sure, however, that you choose an
appropriate microphone capsule to match your voice, and the acoustics of
your space. I particularly like the Countryman Isomax series, if you can
afford it and buy a system that allows you a choice of microphone (which is
far preferable to one with the mic permanently wired to the transmitter.)
The Sony ECM series is also good.

BTW-the term lavalier microphone is not entirely accurate. True lavalier
microphones were old style wired microphones that were smaller than typical
microphones, and were worn by hanging around the neck. They were first
developed for television. Generally, today's wireless bodypack microphones
utilize a form of miniature condensor microphone which clips on to a tie,
jacket, clothes, is pinned into the hair, or disguised under makeup on the
face. The term "lavalier" has hung on, but it's not really accurate.

Also, I strongly advise against rechargeable batteries. Simply go to Sam's
and buy Duracell or Energizer 9v alkaline batteries in bulk. And CHANGE THE
BATTERY EVERY TIME YOU USE IT, NO MATTER WHAT! Don't buy cheap 9v
batteries-they often don't conform exactly to size standards and can press
and bend the contacts out of shape so they won't contact correctly to
batteries that are exactly to spec. Rechgargeable batteries begin to ghost
load after a while and won't hold a charge. BTW-a little hint. If all of a
sudden your wireless microphone gets louder, it means the battery is
failing. Change it immediately.

Headset mics are more effective with performers who move and turn their
heads a lot.

Adrian

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) 
> shamash(dot)org]On
> Behalf Of Jeff Klepper
> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2000 3:59 PM
> To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> Subject: [HANASHIR:6103] Re: Head-set mic
>
>
> I just got back after a week out of town so apologies if this thread has
> been put to rest.  The wireless lavalier at my shul in Evanston is made by
> Telex - it is their top of the line system and is quite good.  It has a
> rechargeable battery which is an important feature because it uses up a
> 9volt battery every 2 - 3 hours.  I do not recommend a headset for the
> leading of services - it is bound to be very off-putting to many
> congregants.  For religious school classes, it's a different matter - the
> kids think it's cool.
>
> Jeff Klepper
>
>

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