What kind of microphone do you use?
Wonderful question, Sam. Generally most grooms don't care about what type of microphone I use, so it is quite cool to get a techie question once in a while. Anyway, I prefer AudioTechnica microphones. I've been using them for so long that I've grown accustomed to their weight and feel in my hands. In fact, recently when I needed to use a backup Shure microphone (this event needed at least three wireless microphones to be effective), it felt...weird. Not saying that I don't like Shure mics, it's just that I'm so used to AT mics that a Shure mic feels different.
I use cordless microphones, as this allows me to be interactive and personable with the guests. As such, I am able to make announcements and interact with people from among the audience, at the head table, near the buffet line, etc., rather than being tied down to a podium. This makes for a much livelier and more personalized presentation!
In a similar question, Lani from Wahiawa writes:
Do you ever use the house sound system, or do you use your own sound system at weddings?
Generally, I use my own sound system, or I tie into whatever DJ the client has hired. This is because my presentation is tied very deeply to the music, and most ballroom sound systems aren't capable of providing the range, volume, and depth of a professional audio system. Consider this: David Letterman's many punchlines and gags are tied directly to the music of Paul Schaeffer and the CBS Orchestra. How effective would Letterman's presentation be if the music sounded hollow and flat?
Not very.
I still keep the house sound system plugged in and ready to go, as a backup just in case the professional sound system goes down, but it hasn't happened yet and hopefully never will.
Thanks to Sam, Lani, and all for the great questions!
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
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