Wearing a headpiece or lav?

[Sween]

They also have unidirectional mics. See this PDF selection guide to help choose one of their mics. http://www.countryman.com/download/C...tion_Guide.pdf

We use these mics at trade shows like SEMA with the speaker behind the presenter and I haven't had too many issues with feedback, but YMMV. Using the flat response mic cap helps a lot. The 'crisp' and 'very crisp' mic caps feedback much more easily. I haven't personally used them for DJing but my guess is you will be OK as long as you are behind the speakers.

Nice guide. Rep.

So I'm thinking E6iDW6T2AT...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...d_Ear_Set.html

Ouch... maybe rethinking that at $460!

[STLRiverCity]

Yeah, they aren't cheap but you can't find anything better. This is what they use in places like broadway theater. They use their lapels and hide them in wigs and clothing.

They are very expensive but so worth it IMHO. We have 8 of them at work and most are at least 6 years old. We have replaced a few cordsets but haven't had to replace any mics yet.

[Sween]

Okay. So I bought a Countryman E6 a month or so ago. Used it about 4 times... with zero success. Major feedback problems. I got the directional Cardioid version. I have also tried notching out frequencies and using my Sabine FBX feedback eliminator.

Is there something I'm missing here? I spent $400 for this thing and it works great at low volume but it is just soooo sensitive I'm afraid to walk away from my booth with it (especially if I pass anywhere near the speakers). My SM58/SLX works just fine at these levels.

[drzinc]

Okay. So I bought a Countryman E6 a month or so ago. Used it about 4 times... with zero success. Major feedback problems. I got the directional Cardioid version. I have also tried notching out frequencies and using my Sabine FBX feedback eliminator.

Is there something I'm missing here? I spent $400 for this thing and it works great at low volume but it is just soooo sensitive I'm afraid to walk away from my booth with it (especially if I pass anywhere near the speakers). My SM58/SLX works just fine at these levels.

If you can return that mic and get a refund go with the GTD audio I suggested to you very early in this thread. They work well and the range is amazing. I know it's an off brand but if you search this and other DJ forums many have bought GTD mic systems and had great success. This is the one I recommend. I actually have this system but I bought the lavs as an add on so I can combine lavs and handhelds.

[Sween]

It would be a shame because I really do like the look and feel of the Countryman... I didn't want something that went all the way around my head since I will be throwing the headphones on and off.

I also find it hard to believe that such an expensive mic that is supposed to be so versatile would have such problems.

There is one other thing I was going to try and that is swapping out the hypercardioid cap for the standard cardioid. I think I'll try that tonight's gig (which is in a gym). but don't think it will help.

[DJRoladecks]

Sween, don't know if you tried a compressor limiter/gate with that mic yet? Might possibly help out a bit with unwanted times where you might get feedback walking around etc. If not, see if you could borrow one. It's always helped me out when I've ran "hot" mics before.

[Sween]

Sween, don't know if you tried a compressor limiter/gate with that mic yet? Might possibly help out a bit with unwanted times where you might get feedback walking around etc. If not, see if you could borrow one. It's always helped me out when I've ran "hot" mics before.

The problem happens when I speak though....

[drzinc]

The problem happens when I speak though....

When speaking are you in front, on the side or behind your speakers?

[Sween]

When speaking are you in front, on the side or behind your speakers?

Standard wedding setup... You need to walk out in front of the speakers sometimes.... but not right on top of them (of course I am aware of that). Yes it works better behind the speakers. But my handhelds do just fine as long as I'm further than 10 feet or so from the speaker.

I would not need a wireless if I always stood at the booth.

[jmack953]

Yeah I've got a Shure Performance Gear system with the headset transmitter pack, but the one's that come factory from Shure are, in my opinion, a little too bulky and just don't look right. (At least on my head anyways haha) So, I went and got a replacement from Point Source Audio that works really well and nice, clear, prestine sound. Got it here a couple months ago.. still $200 which is what I paid back in February
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-POI-CO6-LIST

Point source has different options for connectors depending on brand. If you don't find one, do a google search for "micon microphone adaptors" .. they've got about everytype of converter possible for these systems.
Cheers and Happy DJing!!!