How to handle a Microphone?

Operating Instructions for a Microphone:

1.   Insert the microphone plug into the microphone terminal.

2.   Flip the microphone switch to the “ON” position, and adjust the volume with the volume control knob on the amplifier. When handing the microphone to someone else or when finished using it, flip the microphone switch to the “OFF” position.

3.  The recommended distance of 5 to 10 centimeters should be kept between your mouth and the microphone. If the microphone is too close to the mouth, the sound may be unclear with too much-enhanced bass (proximity effect) or may be uncomfortable to the listeners’ ears with a pop noise generated when every time the singer breathes in and out.

Handling Precautions for a Microphone:

1.   After use do not store the microphone in a place with high temperature or humidity.

2.   The microphone is sensitive equipment. Do not drop or apply strong shock to it.

3.   If the microphone head is covered by a hand or the microphone has approached the speaker, a howling sound may be generated. This phenomenon of howling is caused by the microphone picking up the sound out from the speaker or otherwise known as “feedback”. To prevent this, first, decrease the volume, remove the microphone from pointing to the speaker and place the microphone a sufficient distance away from the speaker.