The Dangers of Cupping the Microphone: Why It’s Hurting Your Sunday Service

If you’ve ever experienced sudden feedback, muffled vocals, or inconsistent sound levels during Sunday service, you’re not alone. One of the most common yet overlooked causes of these audio issues is cupping the microphone—a habit many vocalists and speakers unknowingly develop.

In this episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the science behind why cupping the mic is a major problem in live church sound. He’ll explain:
🎤 How cupping the mic distorts frequencies and kills clarity
🔊 Why it causes uncontrollable feedback and frustrates sound engineers
🎚️ The impact on worship singers, pastors, and spoken word performances
🛠 Practical training techniques to help vocalists and speakers break the habit

A great worship experience depends on clear, powerful, and distraction-free sound. Whether you're a musician, pastor, worship leader, or sound tech, understanding proper mic technique is crucial. Tune in to learn how to eliminate bad habits and improve your church’s audio quality!

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