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Mike,

I do not use a microphone except when announcing a speaker. I hate the restriction of standing still.... and anyone who knows me will attest to the fact I can speak to a hall of 100 and be heard easily by all!!!

In the past when I did use a michrophone it was for taping a TV show, we used portable wireless models... a MUST!

(heed the previous warning about the bathroom and TALKING TO PEOPLE DURING BREAK!!!!!

wheels

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  • Chuck Shaw_2
    Chuck Shaw_2 Member Posts: 68
    Microphone Systems

    Do any of you use a microphone system that works thru your lap top? I will be on the road doing classes this summer as well as here at HTP, I am looking for a system that I transport, as well as set up here. Any thoughts? Anyone have any good products to reccomend?

    Thanks,

    Chuck Shaw

    Technical Support Dept

    Heat Transfer Products.
  • Firedragon_4
    Firedragon_4 Member Posts: 1,436
    I didn't have any

    luck with that. They either were not loud enough or sounded too tinnie. My previous laptop had a Bose system on board, the new one has Harmon/Kardon, but I still needed a set of externals for effects. I ened up buying these after borrowing/trying several:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=51094&item=5196961482&rd=1

    Now, I depend on the facility, but many don't have portables, just podium mikes, so I bought this:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7321307881

    Ended up buying a few RCA adapters along the way, but now I think we got it. Hope this helps, probably just confused you more, LOL.

    www.firedragonent.com

  • hydronicsmike
    hydronicsmike Member Posts: 855
    Although I usually don't need one...

    ...as I am said to have a big enough mouth as it is :), in larger halls I have used wireless Microphone Systems. In many cases, those are provided by the Hotel you're giving the seminars at. Or other local rental places have them available. The wireless systems I found to work best. Can't get used to holding a Microphone in my hands all day. I like waving those around :)

    Was good chatting with you yesterday, Chuck!!


    Mike
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Wireless Mikes

    I also depend on the function facility because of the difficulties of going through the computer system. But as Dan says....make sure you shut that cordless microphone off before you head into the Men's Room at breaktime!

    Glenn
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,611
    For HTP

    you can get some good stuff at Radio Shack. They have a pretty inexpesive wireless system, but you'll also need some speakers and an amplifier. When traveling, I always put that responsibility on the meeting facility. Every system is different and if you try to plug into the house system with your own equipment there's an excellent chance it won't work.

    BTW, always carry spare 9-volt batteries for their wireless mike. They often don't have a spare on hand.
    Retired and loving it.
  • myron.shymko84311
    myron.shymko84311 Member Posts: 1
    swing joints

    At one time 3 fitting swing joints off of mains for steam and hot water mains were given a name. What was that name and what is the history behind the name?
  • hydronicsmike
    hydronicsmike Member Posts: 855
    Yep!!

    and that's a very good suggestion too......not that it ever happened.....:)


    Mike
  • stonehouse_2
    stonehouse_2 Member Posts: 30
    Loud Speakers...

    Chuck,

    Unless there is a particular need to have audio come out of the laptop, i.e. your presentation has an audio component, I would stick to a standard portable PA system. Dan's suggestion of Radio Shack is good, as much as I dislike them, they do have presence all over this vast land. You might also try a music instrument store as they would carry small systems like the street musicians use. A couple of names from my previous years are Fender, Nady, Pevy and Yamaha.

    You could also get a decent set of small computer speakers (powered by batteries and/or charger) and a decent mike (wired or wireless) and use the laptop's audio amp and mixer. You could also get a wireless presenter's mouse so you can control the mixer and your presentation without hovering over the laptop. Dan does this with his new PowerPoint presentations...

    See you at WetStock! Also, if you have a chance can you contact me off-line about a project I'm working on...

  • John Barba1
    John Barba1 Member Posts: 67
    Chuck--

    I get a catalog every so often from a place called "Trainer's Warehouse." See if they come up on Google. They have a portable PA system that's fairly compact and pretty powerful. I'll look through my disaster area of an office and see if I can find the catalog. They have lots of cool training tools. (Don't call them toys--then management won't buy them for you!).

    JMB
  • John Barba1
    John Barba1 Member Posts: 67
    Found it!

    www.trainerswarehouse.com

    Duh.....

    JMB
  • Jerry Boulanger_2
    Jerry Boulanger_2 Member Posts: 111
    Been there

    and done that. I told them they were lucky I just had to have a leak.
  • Chuck Shaw_2
    Chuck Shaw_2 Member Posts: 68
    Wow

    thanks for all the quick responses and suggestions!!!!

    Chuck
  • Chuck Shaw_2
    Chuck Shaw_2 Member Posts: 68
    Be happy to contact you offline

    Just shoot me an e-mail with a phone number.

    Chuck
  • stonehouse_2
    stonehouse_2 Member Posts: 30
    email

    Don't have your address. Call me at 212-274-9392 anytime...

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