# 143. Handheld Microphones

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Podcast: [Church Sound Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/church-sound-podcast-113369)
Published: 2026-06-04T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In Episode 143, James and Gary discuss the many types of handheld microphones, including what they’re designed to do, how to properly use them, different pickup patterns, and much more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. ...

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