Thanks everyone for the helpful responses.
On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 1:07 PM Nick Cuccia via Contra Callers <
contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> I have a headset mic that I normally like to use, but using it with a mask
> had a dramatic negative impact on intelligibility. My mic is
I have a headset mic that I normally like to use, but using it with a
mask had a dramatic negative impact on intelligibility. My mic is one
of those that sits to the side of my lips, meaning that it's great for
handling plosives when not wearing a mask. Wearing a mask pretty much
killed both
I called a private party a couple months back, all vaxxed, capped number,
and masks.
I wore a double-thick cloth mask with a medical grade filter in the mask's
pocket. I found zero problems with a standard mic outside my mask. I did
hover a little closer than I would've without a mask (maybe an
Dale, let us know how it works out. I may be calling a dance next month and
even when things start to get better I think we'll probably be wearing masks
for a while. Hopefully not forever. I also plan to get some foam mic covers
that I can put on the mic when I'm calling and then remove
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
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
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
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