[HANASHIR:14580] RE: clip on microphone

[Judy Ginsburgh <judy...>]

MessageI can't say enough good things about the Countryman Isomax headset mike. 
 I have used a wired one for almost 10 years now.  It is to me the most 
comfortable head worn mike made.  It wraps around the back of your head and 
there is nothing that touches your face.  They now make the arm with the mike 
either in beige or black.

Just a few months ago, I decided to take the plunge and go wireless.  I was 
tired of "having a tail" and getting caught in a mike cable.  On Adrian's 
advice, I ordered a Shure wireless system and paid extra to have a wireless 
Countryman Isomax in beige configured to go with the system instead of the 
Shure headset that came with it.  This was about an $800 investment.  But I 
must say, well worth it.  I have used this system in all sorts of environments 
-- big cities, school gyms, library trailers in rural areas, large theaters, 
hotel ballrooms, etc.  And I have had NO trouble at all.  The system is so easy 
to use.  You just plug it in and it automatically finds a workable frequency.  
I can move anywhere I want and the sound is great with no drop outs.

I still do not use this headset on the pulpit -- I personally feel a little 
strange with this sort of a look when I am worshiping.  But it is what I use at 
concerts exclusively.

One of the best lavalier mikes I ever used was the one at Jeff Klepper's former 
synagogue --  Beth Emet in Evanston.  It had virtually no drop outs even when I 
moved my head when doing sign language.  I cannot remember what brand it was -- 
Jeff are you there???  But this was one of the best lavs I have ever used.  I 
would love to find out from Jeff what it was.

Whatever you do, go to a music store and try the headsets on.  I found most of 
them very uncomfortable.  The Countryman is really the only one I could 
tolerate.  But everyone is different.

I have also used the body and hair mikes when I have done professional theater. 
 These are great IF (and only if) you have a professional sound man to run 
sound for you.  When someone who knows what they are doing is there to hook you 
up and make sure everything runs smoothly, they are a dream.  But I would not 
want the hassle of having to deal with this on the road by myself.  Too many 
potential problems.

Just my more than 2 cents.

Judy :)
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ehavanashira.org 
  To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 12:40 PM
  Subject: [HANASHIR:14569] RE: clip on microphone


  A headworn microphone will produce much better results, if you don't mind the 
look. And you can save serious money by buying a wired microphone as opposed to 
wireless, if you don't really need the freedom of a wireless.

  Countryman Isomax is my microphone of choice for both headworn, lapel, and in 
the hair (the technique most often used on Bway) use.

  In less expensive units, Audio-Technica excels at making good quality 
microphones for less. Units by Shure, Sony, Beyer, Electro-Voice or AKG will 
also do well. I'd avoid the low end units from companies like Azden and Peavey..

  Adrian
    -----Original Message-----
    From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) 
shamash(dot)org] On Behalf Of Blank, Emily Celia
    Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 11:48 AM
    To: 'hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org'
    Subject: [HANASHIR:14567] clip on microphone


     

     

    My doctor suggested I get a microphone to save vocal strain.   Any advice 
about how and where to best get a clip on mike? I apologize for opening the 
subject again, but I am hopeless at retrieving digests.

     

    Thanks,

    Emily Blank