See, these are the kinda things I need to know for optimal performance! Thanks kat! I actually use a microphone stand, of my own making. Slightly ingenious, but it works. I always think that I'm too far away for anyone to really hear well, so I have a tendency to sing closer to the mike. I guess I'll back off...or at least someone help me with a sound test before the show. One must keep up appearances, um, sound quality, you know.--Mbo (That's Mathieu Richard to you!)