By Jesse A. Role Ph. D. TM How to use Microphone J& E Role Technology http

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How to use MicrophoneHow to use Microphone

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Are you a professional microphone user? Are you a professional microphone user?

Check if you are?Check if you are?


How to use microphoneHow to use microphone


Seek the assistance of the operator before the start of the program for proper microphone setup.

Seek the assistance of the operator before the start of the program for proper microphone setup.


Speak normally with a

microphone

Speak normally with a

microphone


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Make sure that the microphone is angled at least 45 degrees towards your mouth

Make sure that the microphone is angled at least 45 degrees towards your mouth

45 degrees


Make sure that your mouth distance is at least set at 4-8 inches from the microphone

Make sure that your mouth distance is at least set at 4-8 inches from the microphone

4-8 inches


If you want to increase your volume (shout) move a step or lean backward to reduce your volume.

If you want to increase your volume (shout) move a step or lean backward to reduce your volume.


To quickly test the microphones use your index finger, and gently tap once the side tip of

the microphone

To quickly test the microphones use your index finger, and gently tap once the side tip of

the microphone


If you hear a popping sound in your audio sound, increase your distance from the microphone or move a little backward.

If you hear a popping sound in your audio sound, increase your distance from the microphone or move a little backward.


If you want to do some extra movement or presentation, please coordinate with the AV personnel for proper system enhancement.

If you want to do some extra movement or presentation, please coordinate with the AV personnel for proper system enhancement.


Program coordinators, directors/directresses and

performers must be present at least 1 hour or

30 minutes before the start of the program.

Program coordinators, directors/directresses and

performers must be present at least 1 hour or

30 minutes before the start of the program.


How to call the attention of the operator How to call the attention of the operator


In case of system failure stop for 3-5 seconds and move 2 steps backward and wait for the operator to assist you.

In case of system failure stop for 3-5 seconds and move 2 steps backward and wait for the operator to assist you.


What to do in case there is power failure What to do in case there is power failure


For large audiences it is wise to completely stop performing and stay in one corner of the stage.

For large audiences it is wise to completely stop performing and stay in one corner of the stage.


If you want to continue performing or speaking, go near the edge of the stage and increase the volume of your voice.

If you want to continue performing or speaking, go near the edge of the stage and increase the volume of your voice.


Wrong practices in using the microphone

Wrong practices in using the microphone


Tapping the microphone. Microphones are not your enemies; love them. They are expensive professional mics, not the karaoke mics.

Tapping the microphone. Microphones are not your enemies; love them. They are expensive professional mics, not the karaoke mics.


Shouting to the microphone at a very close distance. They are not human being but they may get angry with you.

Shouting to the microphone at a very close distance. They are not human being but they may get angry with you.


Clicking fingers. Microphones are not dancers; they perform according to the command

Clicking fingers. Microphones are not dancers; they perform according to the command


Blowing into the microphones. Microphones are not hot; why blow into them? Doing so destroys the diaphragm of the microphone.

Blowing into the microphones. Microphones are not hot; why blow into them? Doing so destroys the diaphragm of the microphone.


Putting the microphone too close to the mouth. They are not lollypops

Putting the microphone too close to the mouth. They are not lollypops


Disarranging the position of the microphonesDisarranging the position of the microphones


Wrong practices in calling the operatorWrong practices in calling the operator


Speaking to the microphone while telling of the problemSpeaking to the microphone while telling of the problem


Signalling to the operatorSignalling to the operator


Waving to the operator for fear they might shut off the system because you’re saying Good bye.

Waving to the operator for fear they might shut off the system because you’re saying Good bye.


Be a friend to our PA system Be a friend to our PA system

Trust your operator Trust your operator

Be a professional microphone user. Be a professional microphone user.

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