How to Handle Microphones

Setup Mics

Above all, do no harm.

1. Create an Input List
2. Include the microphones needed/requested for the recording sessions
3. Transfer microphones from cabinet to cart
   • Include microphone cables (plus some extra cables)
4. Move cart to main studio floor
   • close to the instruments, singers where the microphone stands will be
5. Determine what mic stands to use
6. Move mic stands to main floor
7. Plug cable into into panel first
   • Run mic cables to mic stands
8. Organize mic cables in a bundle to avoid multiple cables across the floor
9. Spool and dress the cables so they are neat and tidy
10. Confirm the stand is stable
11. Carefully, attach microphone to mic stand
12. Connect cable to microphone

Teardown and Put Away Mics

1. Allow tube mics to cool before removing from stand
2. Take mics off stands
   • Put in carts
3. Coil the cables
   • Properly coil the cables in the under over technique