Microphones: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

Speakers:
Christopher Currier and Christopher Spahr

Location: Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Blue Building

Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

For every craft, there are tools. And for some crafts, choosing the right tool is an easy decision. In the movies, it’s as simple as “the wand choosing the wizard”. But choosing the right microphone for your voice is hardly an easy decision and can often be very daunting. This workshop will talk about the importance of choosing the right microphone for your voice – what to look for in a mic and how to make it work for you. We’ll also cover some basic studio tips and tricks to help accentuate the positive attributes in your voice and eliminate some of the unwanted elements.

About the presenters

Christopher Currier has been with Sennheiser for 7 years. He is the Product Specialist for Studio Systems at Sennheiser USA and is also a budding voiceover talent. He is the official voice of Sennheiser USA – including television ads, tradeshow exhibitions, and is the voice of the telephone system for the US headquarters. His work at Sennheiser includes managing the marketing for Neumann in the US as well as Sennheiser’s studio line of products. Christopher has conducted two collegiate acappella choirs and attended the HARTT School of Music where he studied composition.

Christopher Spahr oversees national market development for the live sound and studio markets for Sennheiser, and works as an independent producer/engineer. During his 17-year career in the recording arts and installed sound industries, Spahr has performed live sound work for concerts, corporate functions and theater applications. He also worked in the installed sound market as an independent manufacturer’s representative and spent five years as a staff engineer at Criteria Studios in Miami, FL working on music, TV and film projects, including a Grammy-winning Latin jazz CD. Spahr is a certified member of Sennheiser’s U.S. RF Expert program. He holds a Recording Arts Specialized Associates Degree from Full Sail University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Barry University.