I sing and play music wearing a mask -- often in retirement homes so a mask is not optional. I've had no problems with a standard cloth mask, but I just ordered one of these to see if it works as advertised:
https://vocaleasemask.com/ Dale On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 11:07 AM Don Veino via Contra Callers < contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Yes, using standard KN95 masks. It is even more important to use good mic > technique in this case. You'll likely need to manage the sound system EQ > for your channel well to ensure best articulation and avoid muddiness. I > remember Steve Z-A managed to get a headset mic *under* a (cloth, IIRC) > mask at one point. I don't recall it being a significant improvement, > because it accentuated the proximity effect by being within such a > tight space and was a bit fussy to manage. > > If not strictly required, you may want to consider specifically exempting > the caller from the mask requirement while on mic. If distanced and the > venue has good ventilation, etc. the risk from one individual speaking is > relatively low and the improvement in sound is significant to the event's > success. This is a judgment call on degrees of risk but if one > has concluded that getting together for this purpose is advisable then you > may as well ensure folks are able to hear the caller as well as the music > to best enjoy it. > > Good luck! > Don > > On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 11:36 AM Bree Kalb via Contra Callers < > contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> Have you called dances while wearing a mask? If so, I’m interested in >> your experience and if you can suggest a particular mask. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Bree Kalb >> Carrboro, NC >> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >> > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net > To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net > -- Penultimatum: Surrender now or next time I'll really mean it.
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