Choosing the Right Live Vocal Mic

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Vocals are the most important input you have at church, so choosing the right mic helps you make it sound great for everyone. And if you make your singer feel good with the mic that fits them right, they're going to sing great and you'll have a great day.
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@Kenn1969 3 жыл бұрын

Love the “strong-hold” explanation, It really helped me. Thanks, God Bless!!😇

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

So glad that was helpful!

@jimpemberton 3 жыл бұрын

I love how selecting the right live vocal mic involves a heavy dose of understanding the practical psychology of vocal musicians. It's the hidden talent in a good sound tech. Not only do we need to understand music, the physics behind music and sound, acoustics, and a little bit of electrical engineering, but we also need to be able to interact with the people on stage in such as way that we elicit the best musicianship from them.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

It's how pros keep their job 😃

@davidpilzsound 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Whenever people reach out asking things about lifesound, I keep sending your videos. Highly professional, compact and every single word you say is a fact. Makes my life a lot easier.

@glenconmc 11 ай бұрын

You really know singers, and are so right about the confidence thing.

@simplyb.8959 Жыл бұрын

Wooooooow‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ Everything you said about strongholds is soooooooooo true!!! Wow!!! Great tip for those who have had those struggles because they can know how to pray!

@Formlessrecording 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right about a microphone having interplay with in ears. My church, after changing locations, needed to go back to wedges and I know some singers felt more confident despite a less ideal mix I think because there was less overthinking involved in the relationship between body, mic, and headphones. Still, I did switch to an SE V7 anyway, and it’s been a good choice.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

yeah those SE mics punch way above their price point... and even though singers might complain about singing in a single monitor mix on wedges, they actually tend to blend with each other better (if they're good).

@D71219ONE 2 жыл бұрын

You went from practical sound reinforcement teaching to straight up preaching! Great video! 🔥 🙌 😫

@AttawayAudio 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Matt!

@JuanAlvarezMusic 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic, thank you very much for sharing.

@ronedwards8239 Жыл бұрын

Neumann KMS 105. Incredible Mic

@ShineAsOne Жыл бұрын

God Bless you and your message. Very true about the difference between the lies the enemy tell us and what the savor tells us about ourselves. I am free to be. And people love me just the way God made me.

@AttawayAudio Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

@TheChoppShopp116 2 жыл бұрын

With that biblical reference and nugget, you just became my go to for love sound!

@OnlineMD Жыл бұрын

I just returned a Shure Beta 58A and got an Audio Technica AE6100 super cardioid dynamic mic. It is superb! It cuts down pops and bops quite a bit but not entirely. I was hoping I could use it without a foam pop filter but had to use it. Though, I guess if I talked/sang louder and keep the mic a couple of inches further away from my face, I could manage without that foam filter. I'll keep experimenting. But the sound quality is superb, with the right brightness to the voice. I had to turn the treble down a tad on the EQ to suit my voice. Recently I tried out a Telefunken M81 but wasn't that impressed. The AE6100 is a keeper for me. Superbly engineered and I don't hear the noise of my hand rubbing on the microphone like I do with a Shure SM58 (the poorer cousin of the Shure Beta 58A...!)

@DanielSRosehill Жыл бұрын

Great overview - thanks you man!

@flaviusarcadiusvibes Жыл бұрын

Dig the energy of this video great stuff

@jakebelmore8809 3 жыл бұрын

Sound Ninja who has preached and understands it's Always all about the low end even in vocals :)

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

That's true there too. And if I may go to downtown nerdville, there's a principle called "masking" that says that loud sounds cover up quiet sounds (that's pretty obvious), but the less obvious one is that low frequencies will mask high frequencies. So yes, the muffled sound from proximity effect can cover up intelligibility, so with vocals, it IS all about the low end.

@garryyoung6 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! James, another informative video for us ninja's!!!! I am amazed that lately when I view one of your videos it is on a topic that concerns what I have been discussing with my tech leader/worship pastor at church. I guess it is that God inspired wave length. Sound wave length that is... Blessings to you and thank you for your ministry!!!!

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Garry! Thanks for serving faithfully!

@mkrj2576 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Such a great presentation... excellent mix of tech talk and practical advice. I'm editing this as an afterthought and I'd like to ask your advice. Shure SM 58 vs beta 58a vs the sEV7? Application is for lead vocals and harmonica on solo gigs with and acoustic guitar, and also with an electric guitar in a rock-ish band. Lead vocal plays guitar too but won't use that mic for an amp mic - vocal use only. Usually play with a foam cover to keep the harmonica from tapping the screen and sing right up on the mic, touching the foam ball - but while playing guitar and singing I do tend to wander - so, a mic with "too much proximity effect" is not great. Band doesn't play too loud. Using typical floor stage monitors. Guitar runs either traditional amp set up or pedal board is run directly to front of house. Thanks again for your video.

@mschaf9354 3 жыл бұрын

Using Sennheiser as an hammer 🤣 quality made in Germany

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked that part 😃 Only dinged the finish. Hopefully my vocalists don't mind 🤣

@danielfmyers 3 жыл бұрын

10:35 you went full prophetic

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

There's much more to say on the topic... but another time.

@mattclark1003 3 жыл бұрын

For real! Let's get some sermons @Attaway

@erlonbailey8398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ray.

@BrotherCalebMusic Жыл бұрын

I really like the fact that you used the Word of the Lord to remedy a problem with confidence! Praise the Lord! Thank you! and the Lord Bless you Richly in Christ!

@RevJorgeDiaz 3 жыл бұрын

Man, James. I love your heart and passion for Christ. Praying for you man!

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

I'll receive those prayers! I need every bit of it. Thank you Jorge!

@mazerunner2728 2 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio im a christian too🤚 ✝️🕊️🕊️

@buddyalbert5808 3 жыл бұрын

Telefunkin M80 is my current favorite. I really enjoy your info. Always super helpful.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing great things about it, but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Might just have to bite the bullet and buy one for myself.

@NSMusic01 3 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio Hand-assembled in CT. Great group of people. The M80 feels like a cross between a dynamic and a condenser. Ruggedness and versatility of a dynamic with some of the nice delicate top end of a condenser. The M81 is the same but with a less pronounced top end. They are great on vocals, snare, toms and horns.

@OnlineMD Жыл бұрын

I tried a Telefunken M81 a few months ago but had to return it because it was worse than my Shure SM58 as to protection from pops and bops. And if I used a foam filter on the Telefunken, the volume dropped one third. Can't win! Today I've ordered an Audio Technica AE6100 that is said to have built-in pop protection. Can't wait to try it out!

@MrAndy1010 3 ай бұрын

tried a telefunken m80 but returned it .for my voice and others i preferred the humble akg d5 ,sontronics solo, ev nd76 , audio technica ae6100 and even a rode m1.

@buddyalbert5808 3 ай бұрын

@@OnlineMD I’ve moved on from the M80. Good mic for some scenarios. I use a Neumann KMS 105 for acoustic gigs. I’ve went back to a sure 58 and beta 58 for all band gigs. It’s just easier to have a microphone that all sound engineers are familiar with.

@justahobby4 2 жыл бұрын

-freq response -polar patten -off axis freq response -proximity effect and throw(shure beta 87)

@elvischristiangoetten1738 2 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow I will give the stronghold speech to our church team, this is an excellent idea! I know the FHOP (Brazilian IHOP) now helping a church in Germany!

@throwdown32 3 жыл бұрын

First off, just wanted to say thanks for your videos. Can you make a video about proper mics and techniques and using plugins (if any) for recording & live sound for a choir please? 1. Type of mics used (large diaphragm vs pencil condenser) 2. Placement (spaced out vs stereo xy pattern) 3. Plugins used in the mixing of the choir (if any) 4. Monitor position during this scenario to reduce feedback issues for the choir

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to! Haven't seen many choirs on stage lately so it's hard to catch one, but I may have one lined up this Christmas

@brettgillsr6684 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Excellent information and advice. Both musically and Biblically!! Thank you 😊

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett!

@bobbydreg5597 Жыл бұрын

Resist The Stronghold, The Enemy! My new mantra 😀

@Ilicet 3 жыл бұрын

I like my Shure Super 55 Deluxe.. iconic look, great sound.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't used one of those before! Looks like fun though. Do you play harmonica too?

@Ilicet 3 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio Um, I used to? I just use that mic as my main vocal mic because I like the way it sounds with my voice, and I figure I'm not the only one since it's used by a lot of people who make a lot of money gigging. I haven't broken my harmonica out in a long time though, so I'm not sure how it sounds with the mic.

@davegraham716 2 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio why did you ask about Harmonica is that mic known for that usage? Was considering one of those for my dad's country cover band (and cause he's a big Elvis fan). John Soon; how's the frequency curve on the 55? Any mic advice for this purpose anyone?

@Emmaus1Church Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@antroxity 3 жыл бұрын

Quality gear does make our lives easier.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

heck yes

@JohnnyBoyUploads 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a highly detailed video. I wanted to know your opinion over using a condenser handheld microphone on stage like the Shure SM86, Audio Technica 2010 or Blue Encore 300. Tell me how could they improve the sound and if you would really suggest them? I am asking this as there are a lot of live sessions being recorded and the clarity and detail of the mic is something very important in that scenario.

@AttawayAudio 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'm smart enough to suggest changes to mic manufacturers... everything in engineering is a trade-off, and to me it's more about polishing what you have in baby steps

@JohnGabrielArends Жыл бұрын

I love the spiritual encouragement you added to this video. SO TRUE. 10:15 - 11:35 is 🔥

@udeaghakalu6011 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, I have a little challenge with the DPA 4088 I use for my Pastor. I usually get dropouts when he shouts. Any solution to that?

@lamelodiadecristo5485 7 ай бұрын

Recommend me the best microphone wireless for vocal on the stage

@manojedirisinghe1971 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lot for this and want to know lot from you.... how can i contact you sir

@thomas9469 3 ай бұрын

Hello sir, Which mic is better in your opinion when compare Shure beta 87a vs E945 senheiser.

@anshoom Жыл бұрын

Insightful video! Would you have suggestions for budget vocal wireless microphones for beginners; with a decent throw where the singer has the flexibility to move a bit away from the mic while singing! Thank you!

@AttawayAudio Жыл бұрын

Budget + wireless = headaches. Just warning you.

@anshoom Жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio Yes, I realize the same! I just asked as I am not sure if my son would continue his singing passion, he is trying this out & hence the investment of $400 plus would bit over the budget for us to start with. If none budget wireless systems come to your mind (even with a bit of a trade-off on features) - would you have a recommendation for under $200 wired mics? With my naive knowledge of this topic researched from online sources, it seems: Audio-Technica AT2020 & Shure SM58 seems a good starting point for us? Though I am leaning more towards AT2020 being the condenser variant (& assuming it will perhaps have a better throw amongst these two). Appreciate your time responding to these inquiries!

@davegraham716 2 жыл бұрын

There are countless different vintage mics floating around for super cheap prices, anyone know of any good deals on vintage "sleeper" mics that are actually great for building up a gear locker for a new soundtech(either as all around workhorses or ones that are just amazing at 1 or 2 specific tasks), thanks everyone.

@douglasengland1199 Жыл бұрын

I am trying to get suggestions on better microphone selections. Do you know of anyone?

@mattclark1003 3 жыл бұрын

sound ninjaaaa

@JeremyLeech 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite live mic is my SE V7

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great one!

@ChurchWorshipandvideo 2 жыл бұрын

When did you first start helping with IHOP? I was on a media internship there from Jan-June 2009. Thanks for some of your explanations. Good info!

@AttawayAudio 2 жыл бұрын

I did an "internship" (not official) in 2005 and then joined staff in 2008 and taught audio at the music school. God bless you for sitting in that little trailer so many hours

@morgansimpson315 2 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio We we’re there at the same time then! Very cool. Yes my trailer time was usually 12-2pm which was pretty slow tbh lol. It was a great experience overall though.

@sadieconnolly610 Жыл бұрын

Sound ninja!

@nicholashaggkvist2905 2 жыл бұрын

SOUND NINJA!!!

@BBradshaw131 5 ай бұрын

What would you recommend for my church? We have a really small congregation (avg about 25 each Sunday) and we usually have 4 ladies on the praise team. They do their best but no Celine Dion's. (Not trying to be mean, just getting the point across that we're not looking for perfection, just some affordable, dependable mics that we can count on)

@AttawayAudio 5 ай бұрын

You can't go wrong with an SM58. It'll outlast the rest of your sound system.

@mattclark1003 3 жыл бұрын

10:00 Preach it.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

@timothyjamesbautista 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, our church prefers wireless vocal mics. Can you suggest some? Thank you and God bless! :)

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Wireless capsules sound nearly identical to their wired counterparts, but the transmitter/receiver makes a difference in audio quality and dynamic range. If you like wireless, plan on spending $700-1000 per channel to get quality. If you don't, you're setting yourself up for failure on your most important inputs.

@timothyjamesbautista 3 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio thank you James for the very informative reply with budget allocation suggestion :) We will discuss this to the church council and hopefully get approved. :) thank you for creating many many helpful videos! God bless! :)

@timothyjamesbautista 3 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio praying for you for more success in your personal/spiritual/professional life!

@calebrabion 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a professional by any means, but I'm all my church has.... lol. My main job is worship leader, but I'm also the most experienced in the sound room, but that's not saying all that much... I have a singer that holds the mic about an inch from her mouth, and she seems to overpower the mic, and it distorts when she hits higher notes. She is using a Sennheiser e835 wireless. She recently used a sm58, and it seemed to fix the issue. I really need to keep her wireless, because she's very mobile on stage. Would a wireless sm58 be as good as a wired 1?

@AttawayAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you'll need to pony up more money for a wireless transmitter that can handle her dynamic range. Depending on the model, you may be able to dial back the sensitivity of the microphone transmitter, but the cheaper ones won't let you.

@calebrabion 2 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio any recommendations?

@tabernaculodegraciayrestau2306 3 жыл бұрын

WOW 😱

@Emmaus1Church Ай бұрын

What mic would you suggest for pastor whom prefers a handheld mic but moves the mic off axis periodically throughout the sermon?

@AttawayAudio Ай бұрын

DPA... unbelievably clear off-axis response

@Emmaus1Church Ай бұрын

Thank you.🙏🏽

@NSMusic01 3 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on the Telefunken M80 and M81?

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't actually used either one yet! I want to get my hands on some, but I haven't had the need. I know Kacey Musgraves uses one... and they can sound good on snare, guitars, toms, and a bunch of other things.

@sph_holl2650 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that t-shirt???

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

the internet... and my mom

@willde4x 2 жыл бұрын

SOUND NINJA!

@diebeatz 3 жыл бұрын

You should make your own podcast.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

If I did, what topics would you like me to cover?

@diebeatz 3 жыл бұрын

@@AttawayAudio anything related to church production, serving, tech, devotionals etc. 🤙🤙

@lkgreenwell 3 ай бұрын

Sound ninja

@ellafinger1669 2 жыл бұрын

How can I contact you with more questions? :)

@AttawayAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Email James at Attaway Audio dot com 😃

@Chiefit 4 ай бұрын

What are good off axis mics?

@AttawayAudio Ай бұрын

DPA handheld mics are the bomb for off-axis

@richardbailey511 3 жыл бұрын

Imma Sound Ninja

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

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@djmarybaloo 2 жыл бұрын

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@lyneicehaynes4922 2 жыл бұрын

I got a new microphone stand clip from piano.

@firstchapter9108 2 жыл бұрын

Sound Ninja...

@lyneicehaynes4922 3 жыл бұрын

I only use headset microphone.

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

sweet!

@perryfisher3373 2 жыл бұрын

Sound Ninja

@ThorsonMooreMusic 3 күн бұрын

Late to the party 🙄 but either way... Sound Ninja 🫡

@Exclaim-Studios Жыл бұрын

sound ninja 😂

@davidpruett1910 Жыл бұрын

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@justinfarrar4019 3 жыл бұрын

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@TheChoppShopp116 2 жыл бұрын

Sound ninja lol

@VejenHjem-rf2jc 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, for also sharing your faith in Christ Jesus! :-)

@AttawayAudio 6 ай бұрын

God bless you! 🙏

@torilawler8500 3 жыл бұрын

Sound ninja 🥷 🤦🏾‍♂️

@riversidentcog 3 жыл бұрын

first.....SOUND NINJA

@AttawayAudio 3 жыл бұрын

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@andyperrigo5000 3 жыл бұрын

Ninja

@cosmo4L417 2 жыл бұрын

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@ruslan1909 2 ай бұрын

Good confident vocals are great, bad vocals that are confident they are right and don't want to take any advice not so great.

@AttawayAudio 2 ай бұрын

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@jimilove7773 3 ай бұрын

Sennheiser Md431 ll Trust me! 777

@harlymeyer1073 10 ай бұрын

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@djnattyvo Жыл бұрын

Some good knowledge, but lots of spiritual bs. 👎🏽

@ziggyzach8152 Ай бұрын

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@SupunKandambige 2 жыл бұрын

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@rodericksmith1482 5 ай бұрын

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@Chiefit 4 ай бұрын

Sound Ninja