As mentioned by the head sound engineer for the Nashville production of The Tempest, two different types of mics were used for the actors in The Tempest. The first style of mic used attaches temporarily onto an actors ear and extends a mic towards their mouth. This mic would be connected to a wireless transmitter that would send a signal back to the sound board so that the actor’s voice could then be amplified through the speakers set up at ONEC1TY. This style of microphone was the most optimal because it provides a very direct and clear sound. Unfortunately, these mics can be quite expensive and become more problematic as the number of units is increased. As you introduce more and more of these wireless mics, it can become difficult to manage all of the discrete wireless frequencies. Due to these factors, not all actors in the Nashville production of The Tempest could be given over the ear mics.