The pastor's mic might seem like it doesn’t need mixing compared to mixing vocals for a band. However, our speaking voices can leave a bit to be desired. Consider these traits: nasally, gravelly, pitchy, and muddy. While those can reach extremes, what’s important to know is that a crisp, clear, rich ... Read More
“Our church doesn’t have much to spend on vocal microphones, what should we get?” I see this question often so today, let’s attempt to answer that. To start, there’s a lot that goes into selecting the right vocal microphone. It’s more than price, that’s for sure. There are 5 common properties ... Read More
Monday's post on feedback prevention prompted a good question from Ryan, a reader. He said, "...there was one phrase that jumped out at me. Specifically, 'Regarding floor monitors, vocalists should be very close to their floor monitor.' I wanted to ask what the reasoning is behind this? I ... Read More
[Guest Post by Jeremy Epstein] [Note: Mic'ing pastors was a subject in the last newsletter and it spawned several responses. Jeremy responded with a lot of great information on what he's experienced so I asked him to write it up as an article.] I've learned a lot about mic'ing people, working as ... Read More
Pick the wrong headworn microphone and the pastor will want their old lapel mic back. Transition successfully, from lapel mic to headworn mic, by picking the right microphone for the job. They aren't all the same in fit, functionality, frequency response or even wireless pack compatibility. The ... Read More
Vocal EQ work can make or break a mix. A solid vocal mix will capture the listener's ear. Follow these six steps to create a better mix with vocals that pop. EQ Vocals with these Six Steps 1. Select the Right Microphone Proper vocal mixing begins before ever touching an EQ knob. It starts on ... Read More
[Guest Post from Matthew Mcglynn] I often get asked to recommend kick-drum microphones, and in the process of helping drummers and engineers decide what might work for them, I’ve realized that it is useful to classify the available microphones by type. Tailored Dynamics – dynamic mics pre-EQ’d ... Read More
What's your biggest frustration with wireless microphones? I posed this question to the huge Behind the Mixer community on Facebook and received a host of responses. Many repeated the struggles of others. I’ve compiled their responses and summarized them into 11 areas of frustration and ... Read More
