When you say "microphone", I presume you mean a complete PA system. Unless
you have an amp and speakers already installed, a microphone on its own
won't be much use.
It depends on how many people you're addressing, what the ambient noise
level is, what sound quality you're after, and whether your orator is static
or moving around. You may get away with a head-mounted mic and a small
battery-powered speaker on a belt pack, or you may need a mixer with phantom
power and a pair of powered speakers on stands. Tell me more about the
details of your application, and I'll advise further, or you could try :
www.soundcontrol.co.uk
www.dolphinmusic.co.uk
www.studiospares.com
Maplin's is another useful source, but their equipment tends to be aimed at
the hobbyist rather than the audio professional. SOME of their staff know
what they're talking about on audio. You just need to locate the relevant
bod.
Best wishes,
Paul Baker
Renaissance Musician, Instrument Maker,
Computer Maestro and lots of other things.
Diabolus in Musica and Midlands Early Music Forum
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From: "Zoe Gilbert" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:16 PM
Subject: Microphone advice sought
Dear all,
Greetings from sunny Cumbria. Just wondered if any of you could advise on
recommended types or suppliers of microphones for talking to groups outside.
One of our staff is keen to participate in this but has some projection
problems (compounded by traffic noise!).
Advice gratefully received.
Many thanks.
Zoe
Zoe Gilbert
t The National Trust
Custodian
Wordsworth House
01900 820882
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