Securing headset mic to ear.
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Securing headset mic to ear.
What is the secret to keeping an ear-worn headset mic stabilized against your ear? I have heard many people complain that they flop around and up and down. I have never used one, myself, but would certainly like for our pastor to wear one when he preaches. He, too, is afraid that it might be hard to keep one secured in the right position when he moves about. Thanks for any suggestions.
Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
Try a drywall screw into the cranium.
Seriously, though.............If you buy a quality one, it really shouldn't be an issue once you get them set to the users profile.
The one that I use at my church is the Elite Core OSP-09.
Most (QUALITY!!) companies that make these smaller style headsets have made them so that they can be gently bent to conform to the user. The only time (and it's rare) that I've had them move at all is if the user didn't put them on properly to begin with or if they mistakenly catch the cable somehow.
Look at it this way: if there wasn't a way to make them stay put, why would a huge majority of pastor's and presenters use them?
Seriously, though.............If you buy a quality one, it really shouldn't be an issue once you get them set to the users profile.
The one that I use at my church is the Elite Core OSP-09.
Most (QUALITY!!) companies that make these smaller style headsets have made them so that they can be gently bent to conform to the user. The only time (and it's rare) that I've had them move at all is if the user didn't put them on properly to begin with or if they mistakenly catch the cable somehow.
Look at it this way: if there wasn't a way to make them stay put, why would a huge majority of pastor's and presenters use them?
Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
super glue or duct tape..
seriously the hook around the ear and the bend of the mic wire will keep it pretty balanced and secure
seriously the hook around the ear and the bend of the mic wire will keep it pretty balanced and secure
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Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
You can use skin coloured or clear bandaid tape to hold them in place
If you havent actually got it yet - maybe look at headset instead (hooks around both ears)
If you havent actually got it yet - maybe look at headset instead (hooks around both ears)
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Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
When I switched to the countrymen E6 I had problems with the mic working itself off the ear and flopping, some of the speakers and performers were very active/dymamic speakers. The answer was to use clear medical tape and to put a 2 inch piece over the mic wire right behind the ear. It helps to secure the excess cable also, I used to tuck them under collars and under shirts to minimize cable pull, while putting the body pack on their pants at the small of their back.
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99' Predator
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JSX Mini Colossal
1x12 cab WGS Retro 30
XXX 4x12 Cab
4X12MS Cab
Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
...and here I was going to suggest staples. LoL!!!Josjor wrote:Try a drywall screw into the cranium.
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Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
Forget the head worn strapping around your head and clip a lav to your lip. It will stay great; and once your lip goes numb you won't feel it.
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Peavey stuff I have: Masterpiece 50, Custom Shop 212, Stereo Chorus 212, T-60, T-40, Signature Select, Odyssey II Prototype, Generation Custom EXP, Firenza P90-ACM, VB-2, Stomp Boxes, Radial Pro 1000, lots of mics, etc...
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Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
Thank you all for the helpful replies. I have bought a stapler, a box of drywall screws, and three rolls of duct tape. I'm ready!!
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Re: Securing headset mic to ear.
In all seriousness now....
I have had issues as well. With the AKG head worn that we have the only way out drummer has kept it on during recording sessions is with a pair of headphones holding it on.
They should be able to bend and secure with friction fit, but not always easy to get that to work well.
I remember seeing a Who recording session where the drummer had the headphones gray taped to his head.
I have had issues as well. With the AKG head worn that we have the only way out drummer has kept it on during recording sessions is with a pair of headphones holding it on.
They should be able to bend and secure with friction fit, but not always easy to get that to work well.
I remember seeing a Who recording session where the drummer had the headphones gray taped to his head.
Darren
ITOC: 08-00190
Peavey stuff I have: Masterpiece 50, Custom Shop 212, Stereo Chorus 212, T-60, T-40, Signature Select, Odyssey II Prototype, Generation Custom EXP, Firenza P90-ACM, VB-2, Stomp Boxes, Radial Pro 1000, lots of mics, etc...
ITOC: 08-00190
Peavey stuff I have: Masterpiece 50, Custom Shop 212, Stereo Chorus 212, T-60, T-40, Signature Select, Odyssey II Prototype, Generation Custom EXP, Firenza P90-ACM, VB-2, Stomp Boxes, Radial Pro 1000, lots of mics, etc...