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How To (and How Not To) Hold a Microphone | Shure

Written By Shure Creators on Monday, May 23, 2022 | 04:31 PM

 
You've just been handed a microphone - panic sets in. How do I hold this thing? Where should I hold it? Why does it sound so muffled when I hold the top? In this video, we'll go over how to hold the mic and where to place it when singing or speaking. You'll learn why cupping the mic may look cool but is not a great idea unless you want to change the sound of the microphone and introduce feedback. We'll also cover how to hold a wireless microphone to prevent audio drop-outs. Featured mics: SM58: https://shu.re/3sQx69G BETA 58: https://shu.re/3ajw4gc KSM8: https://shu.re/3sSHvSs #microphones #mictechnique #wiredmicrophone #wirelessmicrophone #shure