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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-03 04:38, ColinDymond wrote: Colin; Thanks for the clarification Buzz |
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Servante Inner circle 1330 Posts |
Ha! Everybody's got an opinion, eh? Mark Twain said it's differences of opinion that make horse races. I've never had trouble with lapel mics and I make it a policy to always be alive. Oh, we also forgot to mention the body mics that we hide in our hair or tape around an ear. Those are pretty good, too...and not unlike the headset mics. I've actually had those feedback, though it is rare. This is all fun to read.
-Philip |
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-03 10:15, Servante wrote: Thanks Philip; I am new here and some times when I start a new topic I wonder if it will be successful and informative, or I will receive a comment like "what is he going to ask next"? |
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Servante Inner circle 1330 Posts |
As I've told you before, Buzz...you've livened up the place considerably.
It's not like we needed a tummler...just somebody with lots of questions and observations and enthusiasm to get us all talking and remembering why we love the art so. -Philip |
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ljlvent New user iowa 95 Posts |
I have been very happy with my wireless headset mic that I use with my Mipro system. Since I move around a lot it works great!!
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Bob Baker Inner circle 1111 Posts |
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On 2011-02-03 10:33, Servante wrote: Wow! How many people know what a tummler is? Hint: I haven't heard that term since my days in the Catskills. B |
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Servante Inner circle 1330 Posts |
I've been showbiz all m'life, Bob. It just rolled off my tongue and through m'fingers!
-Philip |
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-03 13:40, Bob Baker wrote: noun 1. a male entertainer, as formerly employed by resorts in the Catskill Mountains, who combined the duties of a comedian, activities director, and master of ceremonies to keep the guests amused throughout the day. 2. any lively, prankish, or mischievous man So am I the: male entertainer from the catskills who combined the duties of a comedian, activities director, and master of ceremonies to keep the guests amused throughout the day; or am I the lively, prankish, or mischievous man |
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Steve at The Dummy Shoppe Elite user 479 Posts |
Buzz,
Be both. That increases the number of people that will hire you!!! Steve http://www.thedummyshoppe.com |
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Servante Inner circle 1330 Posts |
A tummler keeps people amused and interested and engaged and having fun. Keeps things stirred up so people don't get bored.
And I didn't say you were a tummler. I said we sorta needed, "somebody with lots of questions and observations and enthusiasm to get us all talking and remembering why we love the art so." --Clarifying Old Uncle Philip |
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
Returning to the sub topic; the microphone; I have looked at the over the ear wireless microphones performers have been using on Youtube and don’t like the look of it.
As previously decided here, I am going with the wired mic on a stand as recommended and now I am thinking of the old style mic and stand pictured below. I can use it as a prop, and by placing it below my chin it's not covering my mouth. I am also thinking I can use a large mic to cover my mouth while venting a word I am having trouble with, until I am expert and perfected every word; this is just a thought, this idea may not work, I can try it to see how it looks. What are the thoughts of using a large vintage microphone? |
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Dickens & Dave Inner circle North Central Florida 1813 Posts |
I've never used one of those vintage mics, so I don't know how the are to perform with, I know they look cool as anything.
And as far as using a mic to hide lip movement, it sort of works, I've seen a lot of people do it (oops, guess it didn't work that well if I could see what they were doing).
http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/index.html
"Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest." |
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-09 11:31, blueshawk1 wrote: Even if the mic does not work as a mic, I can use a lapel mic and just use this great mic as a prop |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
My lip control is terible so I use that behind the mic technique too but I don't recomend it to a newbie vent. It will only give you false confidence as far as lip control is concerned. Better to really practice decent if not perfect lip control.
Lapel mic even if its the expensive type has a higher possibilty of feedback if used in a live show I highly recomend a headworn mic or an earset mic.
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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Servante Inner circle 1330 Posts |
That mic is a Shure 55 SH series II mic, and they still make 'em! They look very fifties, and they're great mics. I know. I own three of 'em!
-Philip |
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Steve at The Dummy Shoppe Elite user 479 Posts |
They have a really cool look. Takes you back in your minds eye to the days of Bergen.
Steve http://www.thedummyshoppe.com |
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Mr. Pitts Inner circle David Pitts 1058 Posts |
Check out my avatar. The sideshow I was performing for that day uses one of those. They're Shure microphones, so the quality is good, and they are surprisingly reasonable in price. I love the vintage look too. I'm planning on getting one myself.
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-09 11:42, Wanlu wrote: Wanu; Thanks for the comments; it is helpful to remind me not to get sloppy. I practice daily now using a video camera at home and a voice recorder in my car while driving. It was decided by all that I should perform using a microphone on a stand; this is the microphone I am thinking of purchasing. I think this microphone is classic and the benefits of using it is to dress the stage. By the comments posted so far, it looks like a good choice. The added benefit of this microphone is that I have the ability to hide my mouth when necessary, now while I am learning and when I become as experienced as you, even now you say you use the ploy of hiding your lips at certain times, even if I use it as a prop and use the wireless for the sound. I was also thinking of experimenting by buying a second microphone and placing that one in front of Dan for effect. Concerning the feedback problem; as for now, the P.A. system I own is a portable, battery powered unit similar to Mark’s that can be placed in front of the stage preventing feedback. |
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-09 20:25, Steve at The Dummy Shoppe wrote: Steve; Fifty years from now you great grandson Steven III will be here on The Magic Café posting; They have a really cool look. Takes you back in your minds eye to the days of Lawrence. |
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
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On 2011-02-09 17:10, Servante wrote: Philip; If you like them, it is a definite plus for me to purchase it |
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