By Jesse A. Role Ph. D. TM How to use Microphone J& E Role Technology http//

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Are you a professional microphone user? Check if you are? J& E Role Technology http//

How to use microphone J& E Role Technology http//

Seek the assistance of the operator before the start of the program for proper microphone setup. J& E Role Technology http//

Speak normally with a microphone J& E Role Technology http//

Modulate your voice J& E Role Technology http//

Make sure that the microphone is angled at least 45 degrees towards your mouth 45 degrees J& E Role Technology http//

Make sure that your mouth distance is at least set at 4-8 inches from the microphone 4-8 inches J& E Role Technology http//

If you want to increase your volume (shout) move a step or lean backward to reduce your volume. J& E Role Technology http//

To quickly test the microphones use your index finger, and gently tap once the side tip of the microphone J& E Role Technology http//

If you hear a popping sound in your audio sound, increase your distance from the microphone or move a little backward. J& E Role Technology http//

If you want to do some extra movement or presentation, please coordinate with the AV personnel for proper system enhancement. J& E Role Technology http//

Program coordinators, directors/directresses and performers must be present at least 1 hour or 30 minutes before the start of the program. Program coordinators, directors/directresses and performers must be present at least 1 hour or 30 minutes before the start of the program. J& E Role Technology http//

How to call the attention of the operator J& E Role Technology http//

In case of system failure stop for 3-5 seconds and move 2 steps backward and wait for the operator to assist you. J& E Role Technology http//

What to do in case there is power failure J& E Role Technology http//

For large audiences it is wise to completely stop performing and stay in one corner of the stage. J& E Role Technology http//

If you want to continue performing or speaking, go near the edge of the stage and increase the volume of your voice. J& E Role Technology http//

Wrong practices in using the microphone J& E Role Technology http//

Tapping the microphone. Microphones are not your enemies; love them. They are expensive professional mics, not the karaoke mics. J& E Role Technology http//

Shouting to the microphone at a very close distance. They are not human being but they may get angry with you. J& E Role Technology http//

Clicking fingers. Microphones are not dancers; they perform according to the command J& E Role Technology http//

Blowing into the microphones. Microphones are not hot; why blow into them? Doing so destroys the diaphragm of the microphone. J& E Role Technology http//

Putting the microphone too close to the mouth. They are not lollypops J& E Role Technology http//

Disarranging the position of the microphones J& E Role Technology http//

Wrong practices in calling the operator J& E Role Technology http//

Speaking to the microphone while telling of the problem J& E Role Technology http//

Signalling to the operator J& E Role Technology http//

Waving to the operator for fear they might shut off the system because you’re saying Good bye. J& E Role Technology http//

Be a friend to our PA system Be a friend to our PA system Trust your operator Be a professional microphone user. Thank you Thank you J& E Role Technology http//

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