The world of live announcing for major network broadcasts is a very small and exclusive club. Nothing can really prepare you for going live until you do it for your first time, and it is one hell of a ride for three straight hours.
Any kind of public speaking is totally daunting to many, but you must embrace what scares you and approach live announcing as a beautiful challenge to be an intricate part of a show.
When I announce the Academy Awards or the Tonys, or the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (which I’ll be doing tomorrow, April 8), I always prep with these five tips.
1. Bring your own headphones. There’s nothing like having to wear someone else’s old, ripped, dirty headphones for hours on end. I travel with my own headphones. The Sony MDR V6 fold up nicely and are easy to pack.
2. Have your microphone and laptop with you. I travel with my MacBook Air, which I also use for research during the many hours of rehearsal. Having more information about the show or a nominee enhances and inspires my read.
Additionally, my workhorse microphone is a Sennheiser 416 Shotgun microphone. I use the audio editor TwistedWave for my personal
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