any tricks for encouraging good mic technique?
EDIT: this is specifically asking for when i DON'T get the opportunity to chat with the on-stage guests ahead of time. when i do get to chat with them, things go much better 😄
I work a lot of panel discussion type events. when I do have a chance to chat with the guests for a minute or two before the event i do my normal mic technique spiel and things go pretty well. however, I've had a lot of events recently where I haven't had the opportunity to chat with guests before the event and end up with people talking very quietly, having the mic down by their waistline, etc.
how have y'all prepared yourself for success/minimized problems during these kinds of situations? outside of investing in a deFeedback rig. my manager turned down my idea to spray each mic with a broadly appealing perfume 😂