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#453033 - 06/03/18 06:08 AM HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC
organgrinder Offline
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Registered: 07/05/16
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Loc: ft. lauderdale, florida
Don't get me wrong but I love my headworn mic. It gives me total freedom of movement and being blind in my right eye, the ability to see my ipad better without obstructions like a mic in my face. But I can sing with better control without having to fiddle with the volume control all the time. I can set my handheld mic just a little bit too loud and back off to get the right balance between soft and loud passages. Yes I know, breath control is the key but your expression is limited with the headset. Breath control means you must hold back in spots. That means you can't get as much power to sing clearly in spots that are very soft in the first place.
Just my thoughts.
MEL
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#453034 - 06/03/18 06:29 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
Bill Lewis Offline
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Registered: 11/12/08
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Loc: Bluffton/Hilton Head SC USA
Very valid point. Phrasing and dynamics are critical points for good singing. Eaxh mic system has its pros and cons and Its been discussed here before. I briefly tried a headset but go with a fixed mic on a boom arm. Others swear by their headsets, whatever is best for your total predormace.
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#453035 - 06/03/18 06:32 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
zuki Offline
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Registered: 09/20/02
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I hear ya MEL. Wireless is so difficult for me too. The breathing part is something that I could not control. Half the time, I felt like passing out from holding my breath, so not to sound like I was running a marathon smile

I suppose if you want to eliminate the breathing issues, etc, then a TOTL wireless headworn would cost $$$. The cheap stuff doesn't cut it.
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#453037 - 06/03/18 06:38 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
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Headset just not for me, ....tried it so many times.....as a power singer you need CONTROL & DISTANCE thruout the song....handheld Mic all the way forever...

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#453043 - 06/03/18 07:36 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
organgrinder Offline
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Registered: 07/05/16
Posts: 347
Loc: ft. lauderdale, florida
I was hoping for answers like this. I keep trying my headset but nothing beats the warmth of my trusty sampson Q7. My favorite mic. Thanks for confirming that I an not crazy.Well at least not about this.
MEL
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#453044 - 06/03/18 07:39 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
travlin'easy Offline
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15563
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
I tried several headset mics before I began using the Crown CM311A. While not the most comfortable mic, it absolutely is the best headset mic I found for breath control, feedback rejection, tonal quality and elimination of outside noise. Yes, it is expensive, but no more expensive than my Sennheiser high end mics. Ironically, breath sounds are completely eliminated when the mic is touching your lips while performing. This is clearly spelled out in the user manual.

Good luck,

Gary cool
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#453046 - 06/03/18 07:52 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
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Originally Posted By organgrinder
I was hoping for answers like this. I keep trying my headset but nothing beats the warmth of my trusty sampson Q7. My favorite mic. Thanks for confirming that I an not crazy.Well at least not about this.
MEL



hands down my favorite handheld wired mic is the EV ND767
nothing has more gain and clarity..


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Edited by Dnj (06/03/18 07:53 AM)

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#453051 - 06/03/18 08:32 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
zuki Offline
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Registered: 09/20/02
Posts: 4718
Too much extra stuff too. With the mic boom quick disconnect, setup is a breeze and you know it will deliver smile
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#453052 - 06/03/18 08:34 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: organgrinder]
zuki Offline
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Registered: 09/20/02
Posts: 4718
Donny, how do you use your lights listed in your equipment?
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#453056 - 06/03/18 09:36 AM Re: HEADWORN VS. HANDHELD MIC [Re: zuki]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By zuki
Donny, how do you use your lights listed in your equipment?



Zuki when needed I use a T- Bar tripod 3 with my
Chauvet Mini Kinta lights, sound activated by the music also,
or you can use manual mode with only one color to suit the mood,....
it also has remote control for many effects too
...small and compact to travel luv it.

T-Bar Light Stand



Edited by Dnj (06/03/18 09:43 AM)

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