Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of MicrophoneSetup

Timestamp:

Jan 21, 2024, 12:26:27 AM (2 years ago)

Author:

oleg

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MicrophoneSetup

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 Review the mixer connection sheet for the correct microphone to use for the position you are setting up. Each concert may have different microphone assignments based on the orchestra members present, therefore it's important to check the sheet for every position.
 
-1. The microphone *should* have the correct clip attached to it. If the clip is missing, locate a suitable clip in the clip bag in the microphone suitcase. Each microphone has a clip that firmly grasps the microphone (sometimes several different clips will work). The microphone should never be loose in its clip.
-1. Screw the clip (or the microphone on the clip) to the microphone stand. Almost all microphone clips use 5/8" female thread; some stands have the corresponding 5/8" male thread on the end but some have 3/8" male thread. In case of the latter, a thread adapter is required; it may be already screwed into the clip, or not. If needed and not present, locate a thread adapter in the microphone suitcase in the thread adapter bag.
-1. Orient the microphone toward the instrument or person who will be using it.
+If you don't know what a particular microphone looks like, check MicrophonePhotos.
+
+The mixer is configured for the microphones listed in the connection sheet. Using incorrect microphone will result in poor sound from the respective instrument or potentially no sound at all during parts of or the entire concert.
+
+TSC's microphones are stored in the red microphone suitcase. Oleg's microphones are stored in a cardboard box marked "Oleg's Microphones".
+
+== Clip
+
+The microphone *should* have the correct clip attached to it. If the clip is missing, locate a suitable clip in the clip bag in the microphone suitcase. Each microphone has a clip that firmly grasps the microphone (sometimes several different clips will work). The microphone should never be loose in its clip.
+
+Screw the clip (or the microphone on the clip) to the microphone stand. Almost all microphone clips use 5/8" female thread; some stands have the corresponding 5/8" male thread on the end but some have 3/8" male thread. In case of the latter, a thread adapter is required; it may be already screwed into the clip, or not. If needed and not present, locate a thread adapter in the microphone suitcase in the thread adapter bag.
+
+== Orientation / Placement
+
+The final orientation and placement of the microphone can be left up to the musician, but the microphone should be positioned in the ballpark of its proper placement, specifically:
+
+- Vocal microphones should be placed on stands pointing up and toward the soloist area, so that when a soloist standing in their area is reaching for the microphone, the microphone is pointing approximately at their head.
+- Violin and viola microphones should be placed above the shoulders of the musician sitting in the chair, pointing downward.
+- Cello microphone should be horizontal, be located in front of the musician's chair, pointing toward the musician's chair.
+- Flute microphones should be approximately shoulder height of the seated musician, horizontal, pointing toward the chair.
+- Oboe microphone is TBD, however it is normally setup works great.
+- Clarinet microphone should be aproximately shoulder height of the seated musician pointing about 45 degrees downward toward the chair. The microphone should point about 2/3 of the way down the instrument in normal playing position.
+
+== Cable
+
 1. Figure out the needed length of XLR cable to reach from the microphone to the mixer.
 1. Locate a suitable XLR cable in or around the cable box.