Thank you, thank you, thank you! Being as this is just a hobby for me, when I do a gig for a friend or something, mic presence and use is always a touchy subject for me and others who may need to use it. Never been totally clear on how to avoid feedback and get proper sound. Very helpful video for me Cheers & Happy New Year!
best way to ecplain feedback is a frequency looping through your microphone from your speaker which keeps getting louder on every loop it makes, so loud very fast, unless the microphone is blocked off from that speaker.
you can put a microphone infront of your mouth, but it does create a bit more work for you as u must adjust EQ to fix microhpone problems, I use a 4 band parametric EQ.
PS nice RCF Speakers, used the same speakers with subs the other day, with Yamaha O1V Mixer. :D
@shangrigreige I welcome constructive criticism. However, all you seem to have to offer here are condescending remarks.
So, if you have something to offer here, please let us know what it is. If you just get off on anonymously insulting people, kindly find another place to do this.
Actually the best practice is to be 3 to 6 inches away from the mic. With most mic's pick up pattern, sensitivity is greatest from the top, not the side. Even if the toast giver does not project his/her voice very well, then speaking into the mic obtains more gain naturally. But Brain has a point with Ps, Ts, and Ss. It is probably easier to go with the chin explanation.
kool brian, love it, i hope a lot of clients watch this video and learn how to speak on mic, and i haft to say we all seen people not talk in a mic properly, and i learned it on my own from experience
Love the video!! Thanks for the feedback tips....when i saw the title of your video i was going to ask what you recommend for nasty feedback seems i have feedback whenever people are giving speeches in front of the speakers.
Great tip for DJ's. I announce right before the best man is ready to speak.
"Just a note to everyone using the microphone tonight.... please hold the microphone close to your mouth when speaking, within 1 inch... if you hold it further than that, nobody will be able to hear you." Now best man... Joe...
All the people giving speeches and the audience know what's up, the audience will yell at them if they move the mic too far! Great fix for a common problem.
I have seen people point the mic away like that, had no idea why. Good tip. I also understand your gain comment, I had that problem the other day where my voice came through just fine but, when I handed the mic over they put it right in front of there mouth, almost screaming and caused some distortion so, I had to hurry up and back down the gain. I guess sometimes you get so, comfortable doing something that you never stop to think that someone else would have a problem with it.
I also tell people to speak from their chest. Don't yell into the mike, but give your voice some "umpf". The lighter you talk, the harder the mic needs to work.
For guests that get to use my mic, i increase the gain a bit, but roll off the mids and higs on the mic EQ - That also reduces the chance of feedback - plus it gives the illusion of a more 'punchy' vocal...
Brian ive nevere picked up on your S's meaning you nail them every single time, this is more of a video for those who are not professional djs and those who are baout to be best man
You have to be careful when that person starts to let that mic slip down and you make the repeated hand/arm motion for them to bring the mic closer to their mouths it can be interprited as something dirty. Nice video Brian it amazes me at how forgien mics seem to most people.
Great Video! I hope some people that I have DJ'd for watch this. I hate it when people take my mic put it practically down their throat and wonder why they sound funny. or turn around during part of what they are saying and cause feedback, then get mad at me. I always tell people, "do not take superclose to the mic, keep it at your chin, and do not face the speakers" after which they look at me like I am telling them they are stupid, and proceed to to just that.
@DJZephTaylor It's a good thing to be nervous and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, it only shows that you really wanna do good and don't want to disappoint. I've been involved with entertainment for so many years as a singer, musician, dj and a stand up comic that I still get nervous each time I get on the mic. There is a saying in the music industry (I don't know about entertainment in general) "The day you stop being nervous is the day you need to hang it up!"
the 1 thing i hate is when you have told the person not to stand in front of the speaker/s with the microphone,but do they listern noooooo!
you past the microphone to them; you and them are say 3-4 foot away from the speaker but they just have to walk straight in front their she blows eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..
This is EXACTLY what appens 9 out of 10...the mic gets far and far away from the mouth and the person who is speaking looks around wondering why there is no sound XD
Hey Brian, I thought I'd also add that some people will cup the screen while holding the mic...sorta like the way a rapper would hold the mic and you get a lot of feedback that way too. As far as the S, T and P sounds through the microphone, you might wanna use windscreen covers, that will eliminate a big part of those popping sounds. - Fiva T
@bigtopkaraoke I've used windscreens before. I like them, but they are GERM TRAPS and don't swap them out after every gig (as you are suppose to do). As much as I have to hand my mic to people, I guess I got a little germ paranoid. Last thing I need is the plague on my mic... HA!
@briansredd the inside of a mic is also covered in foam so they will capture germs too. although not having a windscreen will reduce the risk of germs, i guess, the insde of the mic will still catch them :)
@a2dds Well yeah, but there's no risk of direct contact to your mouth or chin from internal foam. Germs can live in metal too, but they can thrive, build cities, establish governments, etc on windscreens. They are meant to be disposable, one time use items that at $5 a pop I just don't bother to do
The problem some have with holding the mic is that it's unnatural for the average person to do whereas it's natural for the seasoned mobile dj. Many people are also self conscious about their voice especially when it's amplified. You're right on about line-of-sight with regards to feedback, I've always asked people to stand somewhere out front and between the speakers. I get some folks who want to stand behind the speakers and want me to turn it up because they can't hear themselves...funny!
Thanks for the tips,it really helps a lot for us who are trying to achieve more.
DJOSpire 4 months ago
Thanks for the tips Brian...by the way your "S"'s are fine! Peace.
truesouljs 1 year ago
when u put the mic near the speaker i was shit! this is a brave guy
keondub 1 year ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Being as this is just a hobby for me, when I do a gig for a friend or something, mic presence and use is always a touchy subject for me and others who may need to use it. Never been totally clear on how to avoid feedback and get proper sound. Very helpful video for me Cheers & Happy New Year!
N0CatchyName 1 year ago
This happens all the time! So true! Where's the new gig logs? Are you slow this time of year in Mil. Wisconsin?
djpumpinpaul 1 year ago
best way to ecplain feedback is a frequency looping through your microphone from your speaker which keeps getting louder on every loop it makes, so loud very fast, unless the microphone is blocked off from that speaker.
you can put a microphone infront of your mouth, but it does create a bit more work for you as u must adjust EQ to fix microhpone problems, I use a 4 band parametric EQ.
PS nice RCF Speakers, used the same speakers with subs the other day, with Yamaha O1V Mixer. :D
jamesduty92 1 year ago
Give 'em a mic on a stand!
Correct height for the user, fixed location away from the speakers.
groovindj 1 year ago
Yes this sounds really familiar, well done! Nice explained.
bpxdjcremo 1 year ago
rsd music tee shirt ;0)
foulmouthc1 1 year ago
kinda looks like stuck to chin? fail
shangrigreige 1 year ago
@shangrigreige Fail?
briansredd 1 year ago
@briansredd Yep. Sorry boss. It appears, to me at least, that if you were to remove 'both' your hands the mic would stay put. Have you tried?.
Seriously, maybe you're a little too close to the problem to notice it.
Sorry, couldn't resist that one.
shangrigreige 1 year ago
@shangrigreige do you honestly think that its better for you to put it right in front of your mouth
TechTasticDJs 1 year ago
@TechTasticDJs.
I don't think that at all.
shangrigreige 1 year ago
@shangrigreige I welcome constructive criticism. However, all you seem to have to offer here are condescending remarks.
So, if you have something to offer here, please let us know what it is. If you just get off on anonymously insulting people, kindly find another place to do this.
briansredd 1 year ago
@briansredd.
Sorry, what i meant to say was: YOU ROCK BRIAN !!!
Yikes you're controlling. Get a grip boss man. Peace and out.
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shangrigreige 1 year ago
Excellent tips Brian...
oldskool8892 1 year ago
Actually the best practice is to be 3 to 6 inches away from the mic. With most mic's pick up pattern, sensitivity is greatest from the top, not the side. Even if the toast giver does not project his/her voice very well, then speaking into the mic obtains more gain naturally. But Brain has a point with Ps, Ts, and Ss. It is probably easier to go with the chin explanation.
JED1DJ 1 year ago
Hey Brian Great mic Tips! I turn my speakers away from the person making the speech. @ 45 degree angle
djdave1988 1 year ago
kool brian, love it, i hope a lot of clients watch this video and learn how to speak on mic, and i haft to say we all seen people not talk in a mic properly, and i learned it on my own from experience
28TSDJ 1 year ago
Love the video!! Thanks for the feedback tips....when i saw the title of your video i was going to ask what you recommend for nasty feedback seems i have feedback whenever people are giving speeches in front of the speakers.
derekzerr 1 year ago
Hello Brian,
Great tip for DJ's. I announce right before the best man is ready to speak.
"Just a note to everyone using the microphone tonight.... please hold the microphone close to your mouth when speaking, within 1 inch... if you hold it further than that, nobody will be able to hear you." Now best man... Joe...
All the people giving speeches and the audience know what's up, the audience will yell at them if they move the mic too far! Great fix for a common problem.
RobertGuitarDJ
FullEffectDJ 1 year ago 4
Great vid Brian... I hope some of our future clients see this. It will hopefully make our jobs a little easier.
wrmaplpi 1 year ago
I'm glad you covered this, Brian. It drives me crazy trying to keep their volume at a workable level.
djben1977 1 year ago
I have seen people point the mic away like that, had no idea why. Good tip. I also understand your gain comment, I had that problem the other day where my voice came through just fine but, when I handed the mic over they put it right in front of there mouth, almost screaming and caused some distortion so, I had to hurry up and back down the gain. I guess sometimes you get so, comfortable doing something that you never stop to think that someone else would have a problem with it.
nismo8319 1 year ago
Thanks for tip Brian.
I also tell people to speak from their chest. Don't yell into the mike, but give your voice some "umpf". The lighter you talk, the harder the mic needs to work.
DJCyRo 1 year ago
For guests that get to use my mic, i increase the gain a bit, but roll off the mids and higs on the mic EQ - That also reduces the chance of feedback - plus it gives the illusion of a more 'punchy' vocal...
SoundsLikeFunNYC 1 year ago
Thanks Brain.. simple concepts.. but people regular people always ignore it =)
spinmoney101 1 year ago
the character on your shirt looks like ya buddy!
soundsonicdj 1 year ago
Love the pointing thing, I need to use that!
I think you should also do a video on how DJs who record themselves talking so they are more comfortable with their voice and how they sound.
RRollergod 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing Brian. A very good video for us DJ's. See you in Vegas.
DJ Greg Ellis
Neckwerk2 1 year ago
The dreaded mic squelch ...
Koshy1 1 year ago
Excellent advice for anyone giving a toast or speech at an event. Thank you for shaing Brian.
briswatek 1 year ago
Great video - I'm going to bookmark this one to show to all my clients in advance of their events. Thank you so much Brian.
Paulthepartydj 1 year ago
im surpised you are able to be that close to your speaker with the mic on
djlahawk 1 year ago
It's kinda like telling someone not to look directly at the sun. Now that it's on their mind, they are going to look.
FunkyRob 1 year ago
The next step would be a feedback destroyer, i use this for karaoke, its helps a lot.
discodjking 1 year ago
Brian ive nevere picked up on your S's meaning you nail them every single time, this is more of a video for those who are not professional djs and those who are baout to be best man
jazzyjaxroadshow 1 year ago
You have to be careful when that person starts to let that mic slip down and you make the repeated hand/arm motion for them to bring the mic closer to their mouths it can be interprited as something dirty. Nice video Brian it amazes me at how forgien mics seem to most people.
djdynamite36 1 year ago
Great Video! I hope some people that I have DJ'd for watch this. I hate it when people take my mic put it practically down their throat and wonder why they sound funny. or turn around during part of what they are saying and cause feedback, then get mad at me. I always tell people, "do not take superclose to the mic, keep it at your chin, and do not face the speakers" after which they look at me like I am telling them they are stupid, and proceed to to just that.
ambroom 1 year ago 3
@ambroom Yup that's pretty much the reaction I get too... like HOW DARE You tell me how to talk into a mic and then, well... HA!
briansredd 1 year ago
feed back sound.,.....OWWWW
DjR3aper 1 year ago
Thanks a lot Brian. Great tips - especially for someone still nervous in front of the mic :)
DJZephTaylor 1 year ago
@DJZephTaylor It's a good thing to be nervous and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, it only shows that you really wanna do good and don't want to disappoint. I've been involved with entertainment for so many years as a singer, musician, dj and a stand up comic that I still get nervous each time I get on the mic. There is a saying in the music industry (I don't know about entertainment in general) "The day you stop being nervous is the day you need to hang it up!"
bigtopkaraoke 1 year ago
the 1 thing i hate is when you have told the person not to stand in front of the speaker/s with the microphone,but do they listern noooooo!
you past the microphone to them; you and them are say 3-4 foot away from the speaker but they just have to walk straight in front their she blows eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..
jameswcrofts 1 year ago
This is EXACTLY what appens 9 out of 10...the mic gets far and far away from the mouth and the person who is speaking looks around wondering why there is no sound XD
DjsRomani 1 year ago
COOL
BADBASSSOCAL13 1 year ago
Hey Brian, I thought I'd also add that some people will cup the screen while holding the mic...sorta like the way a rapper would hold the mic and you get a lot of feedback that way too. As far as the S, T and P sounds through the microphone, you might wanna use windscreen covers, that will eliminate a big part of those popping sounds. - Fiva T
bigtopkaraoke 1 year ago
@bigtopkaraoke I've used windscreens before. I like them, but they are GERM TRAPS and don't swap them out after every gig (as you are suppose to do). As much as I have to hand my mic to people, I guess I got a little germ paranoid. Last thing I need is the plague on my mic... HA!
briansredd 1 year ago
@briansredd the inside of a mic is also covered in foam so they will capture germs too. although not having a windscreen will reduce the risk of germs, i guess, the insde of the mic will still catch them :)
a2dds 1 year ago
@a2dds Well yeah, but there's no risk of direct contact to your mouth or chin from internal foam. Germs can live in metal too, but they can thrive, build cities, establish governments, etc on windscreens. They are meant to be disposable, one time use items that at $5 a pop I just don't bother to do
briansredd 1 year ago
The problem some have with holding the mic is that it's unnatural for the average person to do whereas it's natural for the seasoned mobile dj. Many people are also self conscious about their voice especially when it's amplified. You're right on about line-of-sight with regards to feedback, I've always asked people to stand somewhere out front and between the speakers. I get some folks who want to stand behind the speakers and want me to turn it up because they can't hear themselves...funny!
bigtopkaraoke 1 year ago
dude I couldn't say S when i was a kid either and went to speech theropy 2. Anyway intresting video :)
fagAshLil1234 1 year ago
LOL... You are so correct!!!
frank0p99 1 year ago
So basically anyone who's ever going to touch a microphone needs to see this in my opinion.
shadowman22122 1 year ago
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emixcube 1 year ago