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 inch rather than 2 to 3 inches). The mask had the bonus of smoothing out my Ps and Ts. We sound checked with the mask, and I only needed to lift it to sip water. I love these masks because of the adjustable fit, wide coverage, and extra-firm and extra-wide nose-wiring. (And recommend with the option to add a bead, which makes securing it and removing fast) https://www.peacocksneststudio.com/ In dance, Ron Blechner On Sat, Dec 18, 2021, 12:46 PM Jonathan Sivier via Contra Callers < contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > 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 > to reduce the chance of spreading anything via the mic. > > Jonathan > > On 12/18/2021 11:37 AM, Dale Wilson via Contra Callers wrote: > > 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 <mailto: > 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 <mailto: > 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 <mailto: > contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> > > To unsubscribe send an email to > contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net <mailto: > contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net > <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> > > To unsubscribe send an email to > contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net <mailto: > contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net> > > > > > > > > -- > > Penultimatum: Surrender now or next time I'll really mean it. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 >
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