🤣😂It’s the rapper “word” part for me!!! Ohhhh… thank you so much for the tips because I definitely needed it. I’m so intimidated by the mic, but slowly I’m learning to use it correctly. Thank you again!
As a sound guy, I greatly appreciate this video. It's very stressful having to push the gain up dramatically for a mic due to the singer (or speaker) holding it too far away. When you boost the gain on a mic (turn it up), it makes the mic more sensitive to EVERYTHING. that means that you greatly increase the chance of getting runaway feedback (that terrible squealing sound) from the sound of the speakers being picked up by the overly sensitive microphone. Often times, I'd rather refrain from boosting the gain all the way just to avoid that feedback squeal. That means the singer or speaker is now too quiet to be understood or appreciated, but at least it doesn't hurt anyone's ears with the squeal. Some people think they are loud enough already, and some people are nervous around a microphone: I get it. But having the audience not hear you, or worse, be made uncomfortable due to feedback can worsen that anxiety. Another thing is that you may feel loud enough when you practice singing or speakimg in an empty auditorium, but when it is filled with people, you voice won't carry nearly as far. Bodies literally absorb sound waves. In short, a sound guy can pretty much always turn you down, but they can't always turn you up
Wow! We need to get your explanation on a video so more people can benefit from it. We agree and your comment summarizes perfectly what ends up happening in so many first performances. Thank you for your insight!
You actually do want to pull the mic back when belting, singing loudly. That's generally good mic technique. How far you should pull back depends on the mic but you should *definitely* pull it back - or if you have it on a stand, pull your head back - to some degree when belting louder notes. Most mics accommodate that and more often than not, no matter what your sound engineer is doing, that's what you *should* do.
I am a learning singer and these 5 points I found very helpful as I never performed on stage till now. Thank you so much. I have also saved this video in case I forget any of them😄
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@Josue Conner Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Hello, not all microphones are created equally. You need to distinguish between a dynamic microphone versus condensers. Also, some condenser mics (Audia technica 2010) are designed so that the singer can sing write onto the capsule without feedback, etc.
I sang in church today and i did all the mistakes mentioned in the video . Wat was i thinking Ariana Grandee😂😂😂... thank you for this video.. very helpful😊
I swear to god everytime i go on stage both my music teachers get frustrated at me for holding the mic wrong and im like standing there on stage in front of everyone so confused what to do thank you lol
It is normal especially as if you are a bit nervous to forget how to hold it. Check the video we made on the Bonaok mic. That is a great option to practice!
good basic instruction, but different vocal mics have different optimal distances and a generalization about distance may not be accurate... Shure SM58 is 1.5 to 6 inches per Shure. Neumann KMS 105 is 2 to 4 inches. Not all mics are designed the same, they are actually intentionally designed to have different characteristics for different purposes.
Good point but our video is intended for beginners which are not likely to spend $700 on a KMS 105. They are more likely to sing at their church or school with a mic that needs a similar distance as the one described in the video.
You forgot to mention a wind screen. It will minimize plosives when speaking into mike. Also, if the speaker or performer has a loud strong voice, thet shouldn't hold mike close to their mouth.
Thanks for your comment. For singing most sound engineers do not choose to use a wind screen. If you are outside and have a lot of wind it is a good option but it does affect the quality of the sound. We do prefer singers to use the microphone at a close distance as moving farther from their mouth can create issues especially if you have a microphone that is not designed to be used in that way. To be safe we believe in leaving the control of the sound to the engineer and giving them the best and loudest signal possible as a singer. Hope this makes sense!
As the guy behind the sound mixer, I'd rather have a loud strong voice and have to turn down the gain, rather than have a quiet voice and try to turn the gain up.
Overtime, I noticed on dynamic microphones, that if you want bass in with your voice, then be about an inch or 2 away, but if you don't want the bass and alot of low end, stay about 3 to 4 inches away. That is a nice distance for me...SBN RESONATE
I don't agree with your angle tips. Plosives are an issue that can be minimized if you sing across the capsule, rather than directly into it. Secondly, not having the capsule in your face allows you to communicate visually as well as aurally, when people can see your mouth.
You are correct. When it comes to a singer that projects enough some the plosives can be an issue when performing. For us we sometimes use voiced plosives as a replacement for certain sounds so the singer can work on increasing their volume and power during practice. Communication is important but we don’t believe in potentially giving the sound engineer a signal that would be soft and can result in feedback when gained up by the mixer. Our video is intended for beginners which are more likely to be in the scenario we describe that in the one you mention.
🤣😂It’s the rapper “word” part for me!!! Ohhhh… thank you so much for the tips because I definitely needed it. I’m so intimidated by the mic, but slowly I’m learning to use it correctly. Thank you again!
Of course! You are welcome! Rappers can be peculiar with their mics! 👍😁🎤👍
As a sound guy, I greatly appreciate this video. It's very stressful having to push the gain up dramatically for a mic due to the singer (or speaker) holding it too far away. When you boost the gain on a mic (turn it up), it makes the mic more sensitive to EVERYTHING. that means that you greatly increase the chance of getting runaway feedback (that terrible squealing sound) from the sound of the speakers being picked up by the overly sensitive microphone.
Often times, I'd rather refrain from boosting the gain all the way just to avoid that feedback squeal. That means the singer or speaker is now too quiet to be understood or appreciated, but at least it doesn't hurt anyone's ears with the squeal.
Some people think they are loud enough already, and some people are nervous around a microphone: I get it. But having the audience not hear you, or worse, be made uncomfortable due to feedback can worsen that anxiety.
Another thing is that you may feel loud enough when you practice singing or speakimg in an empty auditorium, but when it is filled with people, you voice won't carry nearly as far. Bodies literally absorb sound waves.
In short, a sound guy can pretty much always turn you down, but they can't always turn you up
Wow! We need to get your explanation on a video so more people can benefit from it. We agree and your comment summarizes perfectly what ends up happening in so many first performances. Thank you for your insight!
Leading worship for the first time next week, thank you your video was helpful 💖
Best of luck… deep breaths and you’ll do great!
You actually do want to pull the mic back when belting, singing loudly. That's generally good mic technique. How far you should pull back depends on the mic but you should *definitely* pull it back - or if you have it on a stand, pull your head back - to some degree when belting louder notes. Most mics accommodate that and more often than not, no matter what your sound engineer is doing, that's what you *should* do.
Me a metal screamer: *stops before singing to gently pull mic out of stand*
You are missing out on the experience of getting whacked in the head by a SM57
1:01 omg I remember smacking my face with the microphone 😂
I am a learning singer and these 5 points I found very helpful as I never performed on stage till now. Thank you so much. I have also saved this video in case I forget any of them😄
Thank you so much for all those valuable tips! Stay blessed!
Thank you! Same to you!
Thank you so much for your tips. Have a good day.
Thank you very much Deborah for sharing and teaching how to hold the microphone while singing. It helps me a lot. Very nice... I love this ❤️❤️❤️
Glad it was helpful! How long have you been singing?
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I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
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@Josue Conner Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Josue Conner It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account :D
Very interesting and helpful.
I'm looking for a master class on how to use the microphone stand in my performance like an instrument.
Hi, is holding a dynamic and cardioid microphones same even if the pick-up pattern is different in these?
That was really helpfull
Hello, not all microphones are created equally. You need to distinguish between a dynamic microphone versus condensers. Also, some condenser mics (Audia technica 2010) are designed so that the singer can sing write onto the capsule without feedback, etc.
Thank you for sharing!!
Of course!
Thank you! This was really helpful
Thank you for the information ☺️
My pleasure 😊
Excellent .Gratitude
Thank you!
Thank you so much maam ❤
Tqsm ma'am this is so helpful ❤
Thank you so much.
Very helpful
Thanks for the comment. Glad it helped!
Thanks so much for the tips. I face the problem of echo and breathing sounds ,what am I doing wrong?Thanks
Are you recording your voice? It sounds like you are using the mic on a big space.
@@thehitmusicstudio yes am recording my own voice, in my living room , its quite a big hall area
Thanks 🌻
i always wondered about that
nicely explained thanks 🙂
I sang in church today and i did all the mistakes mentioned in the video . Wat was i thinking Ariana Grandee😂😂😂... thank you for this video.. very helpful😊
Thank you these tips were UBER amazing =P It is nerve wrecking getting mentally prepped for your first time on stage in 11 years thats for sure!
Thank you
I swear to god everytime i go on stage both my music teachers get frustrated at me for holding the mic wrong and im like standing there on stage in front of everyone so confused what to do thank you lol
It is normal especially as if you are a bit nervous to forget how to hold it. Check the video we made on the Bonaok mic. That is a great option to practice!
Big thank u 😊
No problem! How long have you been singing?
This is good stuff 👏
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate it!
Very much useful.thank u maam
Of course! You are welcome
All good tips!
good basic instruction, but different vocal mics have different optimal distances and a generalization about distance may not be accurate... Shure SM58 is 1.5 to 6 inches per Shure. Neumann KMS 105 is 2 to 4 inches. Not all mics are designed the same, they are actually intentionally designed to have different characteristics for different purposes.
Good point but our video is intended for beginners which are not likely to spend $700 on a KMS 105. They are more likely to sing at their church or school with a mic that needs a similar distance as the one described in the video.
This is so helpful and will like to join your zoom class
Thank you so much! Send us your contact information at support@thehitmusicstudio.com so we can try to give you a trial.
You forgot to mention a wind screen. It will minimize plosives when speaking into mike.
Also, if the speaker or performer has a loud strong voice, thet shouldn't hold mike close to their mouth.
Thanks for your comment. For singing most sound engineers do not choose to use a wind screen. If you are outside and have a lot of wind it is a good option but it does affect the quality of the sound. We do prefer singers to use the microphone at a close distance as moving farther from their mouth can create issues especially if you have a microphone that is not designed to be used in that way. To be safe we believe in leaving the control of the sound to the engineer and giving them the best and loudest signal possible as a singer. Hope this makes sense!
As the guy behind the sound mixer, I'd rather have a loud strong voice and have to turn down the gain, rather than have a quiet voice and try to turn the gain up.
I'm glad I have a huge ass microphone pen now-
What color?
Overtime, I noticed on dynamic microphones, that if you want bass in with your voice, then be about an inch or 2 away, but if you don't want the bass and alot of low end, stay about 3 to 4 inches away. That is a nice distance for me...SBN RESONATE
Yeah thats called proximity effect
I got a microphone stand clip from piano and I really like to sing.
That’s great! How long have you been singing?
WORD!
Lol
Give me more plz
Dont play with the cable? The singer of crystal castles almos strangles herself with the microphone cable haha......
Nice but the WHOLE sound in this vid comes from the lapel mic on your blouse, so you have actually not demonstrated any of your tips...
I was thinking the same, I thought mic is so far away yet perfect sound.
Really defeats the purpose.
I don't agree with your angle tips. Plosives are an issue that can be minimized if you sing across the capsule, rather than directly into it. Secondly, not having the capsule in your face allows you to communicate visually as well as aurally, when people can see your mouth.
You are correct. When it comes to a singer that projects enough some the plosives can be an issue when performing. For us we sometimes use voiced plosives as a replacement for certain sounds so the singer can work on increasing their volume and power during practice. Communication is important but we don’t believe in potentially giving the sound engineer a signal that would be soft and can result in feedback when gained up by the mixer. Our video is intended for beginners which are more likely to be in the scenario we describe that in the one you mention.
This is some of the worse advice i have ever seen, have you never heard of plosive control?
Yea all beginners are super aware of plosives and polar patterns of mics!
@@thehitmusicstudio you definitely shoudnt teach them, or show proper positioning to avoid them