The term “hand-mic” generally means any microphone held in the hand and used to pick up human speech. Hand-mics are used in a huge variety of settings, from musical performances to television interviews. When you say “microphone”, most people picture a hand-mic. Everyone knows what they are and what they do, and everyone thinks they know how to use them. Sadly, this is not the case.
Although there is a knack to using the hand-mic properly, it’s really not difficult to learn. Perhaps that’s why it’s so frustrating to see people get it wrong — because it’s so easy to get it right.
Why Use Wireless Microphones?
Again, as I said last week, I always request a wireless handheld microphone. However, no matter what kind of microphone, your goal is to speak in a normal conversational tone. You should never strain your voice just to be heard.
Some speakers’ normal tone is quieter than average, and so a microphone can artificially amplify (although not significantly) their voice. For those who are naturally “loud” speakers, the voice can be artificially adjusted downward to a more comfortable listening level. Again, any sort of strain will, at a minimum, limit your vocal variety, and worst case, will damage your voice.
Of course, any type of microphone can solve that problem, so why did I suggest a wireless handheld microphone? Because most people have never been trained. They don’t know how to use a built-in microphone properly and it restricts movement. I’ve seen many speakers become frozen behind the lectern microphones; they don’t seem to want to move their head or body because they are afraid they won’t get picked up by the microphone. Or worse, they do move around and the volume of their voice fades in and out as they move.
4 Tips to Remember When Using Handheld Microphones
Some of the biggest problems that occur when using handheld microphones can be remedied by remembering three simple rules. Once you know them, share them with others who may be less knowledgeable before they step on a stage. A second or two of instruction off-stage can save you many headaches on the mixing console.
1. Hold the microphone as close as possible to your mouth. Inexperienced users often hold a handheld mic down by their chest or at an arm’s length from their mouth. To ensure the microphone adequately picks up your voice and nothing else, hold the microphone Female worship leader with handheld micclose — as if it were an ice-cream cone — within six inches of your mouth. Also, limit hand gestures to your free hand.
2. When you are not using the microphone or are pausing during your speech, rest the microphone near your chest. Avoid pointing the microphone at any loudspeaker or floor monitor. A mic pointed toward the floor may be positioned toward a floor monitor or other loudspeaker. Anytime you point a mic toward a loudspeaker or monitor, you create the opportunity for feedback to occur.
3. Avoid excessive handling of the microphone. “Handling noise” is the rumbling or static noise generated when the handle of a mic is bumped, rubbed, or passed from hand to hand. All of these actions create noise that can be picked up by the microphone and are amplified in the sound system. The basic solution is to refrain from any juggling of the microphone. Instead, firmly hold the mic in one hand.
4.Move your body.If you want to move to the left, move your entire body left, but leave your head angled right toward the microphone. As you shift positions again, just remember to always keep your mouth angled toward the microphone and approximately the same distance away. For most people, that takes some practice in order to look smooth and natural and to keep the sound level consistent.
With a handheld or wireless microphone you have the ability to completely move away from the lectern. I almost always recommend that speakers move away from the lectern — if not for the entire presentation, for at least for part of it.
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