DC Mickan
MeTV segment
Tommy's Favorite Worship Style
DCMickan Promo
Doug & Howard Christmas
Ventrilo-what?
Favorites Promo
Hilltop Promo
The Floaty
Veterans Day
Crowd Participation
Doug & Ralph from one of our videos
Doug & Tommy
Upward Basketball Awards
Picardy the Opossum
Doug & Lenny
Doug & Ralph at Camp
Doug & Howard Hamilton III
Doug & Ralph
Doug & Ralph at Budd Creek Camp (AR)
Library Show
Doug & Tommy
mic mouth
Doug & Tommy
audience participation
Doug & his family
School Show
Talking with audience members after the show
Elementary Performance
Crowd Participation
Doug & Roscoe
Elementary Performance
Doug & Fraidy
School Crowd in Ohio
Doug & Fraidy
Doug & Roscoe the Crooning Rooster
Back to the Drawing Board
Tommy
Roscoe
Tommy
Smile!
Overview
Ventriloquist Doug Mickan has been entertaining audiences of ALL ages for over 30 years. Churches, Birthday Parties, Schools, Libraries, corporate events, special events....you name it, he has probably done it. Doug is a comic ventriloquist with a large cast of lovable and unique characters. Whether it's a small gathering, or a large auditorium or festival, let Doug & his friends make your event one they will remember for a long time to come.
Reviews
83 reviews
Desi S.
December 10, 2025Unforgettable, hilarious and engaging
Doug was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, he kept the audience laughing and engaged with his sharp wit and incredible ventriloquism skills. What made his performance truly stand out was his mastery of improv—he seamlessly wove in topics from the night, making the show feel fresh, personalized, and one-of-a-kind.
Engaging & Fun: Doug connected with the crowd effortlessly, keeping everyone entertained and involved.
Improv Genius: His ability to adapt and incorporate real-time moments into the act was brilliant.
Audience Feedback: Every single guest raved about him afterward, with glowing reviews across the board.
Top-Tier Entertainment: Without question, Doug is the best entertainer I have ever booked.
If you’re looking for a performer who can deliver laughter, energy, and a truly memorable experience, Doug is the one to book. He turned our event into something extraordinary, and we couldn’t be happier with the choice.
Hired as: Ventriloquist
DC Mickan
Wow! What a great review. Desi and her team put on a top notch event for the bank's Horizon (55 & older) club. Great venue, food, and super friendly folks. Thanks for making me feel so welcome!
Emilia F.
September 8, 2025Shiver Me Timbers! Doug Mickan brought the laughs!
Doug Mickan brought incredible energy to the Eastport Pirate Festival, and his friends were fully decked out in pirate gear, ready for entertaining! He had the crowd belly laughing and quickly became a festival favorite. We can’t wait to welcome him back in the future!
Hired as: Ventriloquist
DC Mickan
I had a blast at the pirate festival! Thanks for having me.
Dawn K.
March 9, 2025The best assembly!
The best money I've spent for our school! I had teachers texting me during the show saying it was the best assembly that we have had! He did a wonderful job and I look forward to having him come back!
Hired as: Ventriloquist
DC Mickan
What a great time! Around 400 students, and they were an incredible audience. Thanks for having me!
Ann J.
May 14, 2026Very funny and engaging!
Doug was very entertaining for my students grades PreK-8th. We enjoyed the show!
Hired as: Ventriloquist
DC Mickan
What an incredible group of students! It was a joy to perform for them.
Audrey W.
May 6, 2026Amazing!!!!
Mr. Mickan was amazing. The children & staff LOVED the show. His message to the children using the ventriloquist was so on point. "You are special, unique, and you matter"
Hired as: Ventriloquist
DC Mickan
I had such a great time with your kiddos! This was my second time at Larimore, and they were awesome. I look forward to visiting again in the future. And thanks for sharing the pictures!
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Performer's Insurance through Specialty Insurance
What to expect
Doug tries to get as much information as possible about each event and audience so that he can customize his performance to the event. Communication is key, and he works hard to know what is expected and deliver the best performance for your event. Doug is very attentive to time. He will communicate ahead of time his planned arrival time and what will be needed for setup. He will stay within whatever time frame is given him.
Doug will typically put together a short promo video specifically for your event that can be used for promotion. these videos are typically 1-2 minutes in length and are posted to his youtube channel.
Performances are ALWAYS family friendly and clean. No need to worry about anything inappropriate at a DCMickan performance. The puppets do like to poke fun of Doug throughout the performance which is traditional to ventriloquism.
Performances vary, but the following are some typical show styles that Doug delivers:
Church Shows (30 minutes- 1.5 hours): There is such variety depending on his audience. Doug does church shows for the entire church, which features music and 3-5 puppets who help tell Bible stories and other Biblical principles. These performances can lead into a time of response. Doug was once referred to as an "evan-triloquist" (mix between an evangelist and a ventriloquist:) Doug also does lots of Kids' events like VBS, Camps, Children's Revivals, etc.... One of his favorite audiences is Senior Adult Groups who tend to enjoy the puppets just as much....if not more than the kids. Once again, Doug is always attentive to his audience.
Birthday Parties: A typical Birthday Party show is 30 minutes and features 3-4 puppets who interact with the kids and work to make the birthday child (or adult) feel special. We believe laughter is one of the best gifts you can give, and Doug & his cast of characters always deliver. Birthday Parties also include a Birthday Shout Out Video through a private YouTube link.
Libraries: 30-45 minutes. Library shows are customized to the theme or event. Doug uses 3-4 characters to entertain and do some storytelling while sharing the importance of reading and imagination.
Banquets, Festivals, Corporate Events: These all vary and are customized to your needs. These opportunities could be a single 10-15 minute skit with one of his characters, up to a full hour of fun with multiple puppets. Doug also likes to walk around and interact one-on-one with audience members when the opportunity presents itself. This can be helpful at fairs and festivals to get people to the actual performance. Contact Doug today to begin working on your event.
Whatever your event, Doug and his cast of characters are sure to deliver laughter and a memorable time.
About
Doug Mickan has been entertaining audiences with ventriloquism for over 32 years. Doug has always been fascinated by puppets, but he first learned ventriloquism at the age of 16 through a class at a local community college. Shortly after, he began getting invites to perform for local churches, birthday parties, nursing homes, banquets....you name it, and he has probably done it. Doug is a comic ventriloquist who captures the attention of everyone in attendance with his crazy cast of characters. He is very attentive to his audience and varies his performance based on who is watching. He works to customize each performance to the event, and loves to engage with audience members of all ages.
Doug is a Worship Pastor at his church. His passion is ministry, and a large part of his performances are for churches. Doug also does his fair share of events for libraries, schools, and other organizations. No matter what the venue is, performances are ALWAYS family friendly and clean.
Doug is also an accomplished songwriter and musician. He and his wife have released 3 albums with original Contemporary Christian, and Worship music. For church events (depending on the audience), Doug will mix in some music along with the ventriloquism.
Doug and his wife Cindy have been married for 24 years, and they have two children.
Additional booking notes
This rider is meant to be a simple guide for setting up a successful performance at your event. If you have any questions, or problems, or need clarification, please get in touch with Doug.
Stage: Doug performs in all kinds of environments, and he understands that while an elevated stage is ideal, it is not always possible. In any setting, Doug needs at least 8’ x 8’ as a performance area. Seating should be set up at least 6’ from the front of the “stage”. If children are sitting on the floor, provide a strip of tape or a rope to mark the front of the “stage”. **Doug does not need any stools or tables on stage. Please try to have a clear stage area.
Sound: For most venues, it is vital to have a sound system available for the performance. Doug needs either a wireless headset mic or a microphone on an adjustable stand. The sound system should be clear, & loud enough so that everyone in the audience can hear clearly through laughter and applause. Please allow time for a quick sound check before the audience arrives. Please be sure your sound tech is available for sound check
**Doug does have a small sound system available if needed. Please be sure to let Doug know if this will be needed. This of course is only possible if he is driving to the event. If Doug is providing the sound system, please be sure there is a power outlet near the stage.
Lighting: When available, basic lighting is requested for stage shows. General wash with concentrated lighting center/front of the stage. If house lighting can be controlled separately, it should be around 3/4 so that the audience is darker than the stage, but can still be seen for interaction.
Set Up/Strike: If the sound system is being provided for the venue, set up is very quick. Please have a place for Doug to park and unload as close to the performance area as possible. If Doug is setting up a sound system please allow 30 minutes for set up, and 30 minutes for strike.
Hospitality: A single bottle of water for Doug during the performance is very much appreciated.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
January 2027
23
Saturday
Funny In A Good Way
All-day event
June 2026
05
Friday
St Louis County Library (location TBD)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
08
Monday
St Louis County Library (Location TBD)
10:00am - 11:00am
08
Monday
FBC Festus/Crystal City
12:00pm - 1:00pm
15
Monday
Bates Creek Kids Camp
All-day event
15
Monday
Pam Dudley Center (Potosi)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
19
Friday
St Louis Priory School
10:15am - 11:00am
19
Friday
Murphysboro Park (IL)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
19
Friday
FBC Metropolis, IL
6:00pm - 7:00pm
20
Saturday
Miss Patsey's Daycare (Mayfield, KY)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
22
Monday
Budd Creek Camp
All-day event
26
Friday
Highland PB & J Festival (IL)
11:00am - 12:30pm
27
Saturday
Family Partners (Ballwin)
10:00am - 11:00am
27
Saturday
Jellystone Park (Monroe City, Mo)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
28
Sunday
Gasconade Valley Baptist Assoc Camp (Bland, MO)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
July 2026
01
Wednesday
Silver Point Beach Day Camp (NY)
1:30pm - 2:15pm
01
Wednesday
Silver Point Beach Day Camp (NY)
2:30pm - 3:15pm
01
Wednesday
Long Beach Library (NY)
4:30pm - 5:15pm
01
Wednesday
Laurel Circle (Bridgewater, NJ)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
02
Thursday
Camp Event
9:30am - 1:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
02
Thursday
Ann Kids Jamison Ave (Philadelphia)
9:30am - 10:15am
02
Thursday
Ann Kids Blustleton (Philadelphia)
11:00am - 11:45am
02
Thursday
Ann Kids Palmetto (Philadelphia)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
02
Thursday
Ann Kids Haines (Philadelphia)
3:30pm - 4:15pm
08
Wednesday
Green County Library (Paragould, AR)
10:30am - 11:30am
08
Wednesday
Randolph County Library
1:00pm - 2:00pm
09
Thursday
Elkins Public Library (AR)
10:00am - 10:45am
09
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Prairie Grove, AR
10
Friday
St Louis County Library (Natural Bridge)
10:00am - 10:45am
10
Friday
Crab Orchard Library (Marion, IL)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
11
Saturday
Mid Rivers Mall
All-day event
13
Monday
Chatteau (Cape Girardeau)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
14
Tuesday
Fellowship of Wildwood
6:00pm - 7:00pm
15
Wednesday
Venthaven International Convention
All-day event
19
Sunday
Fee Fee Baptist (St Louis)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
22
Wednesday
All Saints Academy Summer Camp
2:00pm - 2:45pm
23
Thursday
Crestwood Elementary School
10:00am - 10:50am
24
Friday
Warrensburg Christian
10:00am - 10:30am
24
Friday
Warrensburg Christian
11:15am - 12:00pm
24
Friday
Hickory County Library (Hermitage, MO)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
25
Saturday
Eastside Church of God (Leadwood, MO)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
27
Monday
Faith VBS
All-day event
28
Tuesday
Camp Garwood
7:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2026
19
Wednesday
First Bapitst Chaffee, MO
6:00pm - 7:00pm
21
Friday
Swanton Public Library (VT)
10:30am - 11:15am
21
Friday
Keesville Free Library (NY)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
21
Friday
Alburgh Public Library (NY)
3:30pm - 4:15pm
21
Friday
Champlain Memorial Library
5:30pm - 6:15pm
22
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Elizabethtown, NY
26
Wednesday
First Baptist Church Farmington, MO
6:00pm - 7:00pm
30
Sunday
Bread of Life Family Worship Center
6:00pm - 7:00pm
September 2026
02
Wednesday
Waypoint Church (St Charles)
9:30am - 12:30pm
12
Saturday
Little Jasper Festival
1:00pm - 4:00pm
12
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Rensselaer, IN
23
Wednesday
Happy Zion General Baptist (Annapolis, MO)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
25
Friday
?Cerro Gordo Schools?
All-day event
26
Saturday
Houston Saengerbund
All-day event
October 2026
03
Saturday
Festus Homecoming (Sennett)
All-day event
10
Saturday
Jellystone Park (Monroe City, MO)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
10
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Brighton, IL
16
Friday
American Legion 201 (Alpharetta, GA)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
November 2026
13
Friday
International Conference on Missions (STL)
3:00pm - 3:45pm
19
Thursday
School Assembly
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Granite City, IL
Past booked events
June 2026
05
Friday
Ellisville Daycamp (Bluebird Park)
10:00am - 11:00am
03
Wednesday
Milan Elementary
12:30pm - 1:15pm
03
Wednesday
Mildred G Fields Library (Milan, TN)
10:00am - 11:00am
01
Monday
Nonprofit Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
St Peters, MO
May 2026
21
Thursday
Americare Event (St Louis)
9:00am - 10:00am
18
Monday
Cedarhurst of Waterloo (IL)
6:00pm - 6:45pm
13
Wednesday
Sedalia Baptist Church (KY)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
13
Wednesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 9:45am
•
Washington, MO
05
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
01
Friday
REcess
8:00pm - 8:45pm
01
Friday
HOLD (tennis)
All-day event
April 2026
30
Thursday
HOLD (state music)
All-day event
26
Sunday
First Baptist Church Green City (MO)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
24
Friday
Crestview Senior Living (Crestwood, MO)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
23
Thursday
Homeschool Co-op (Washington, MO)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
21
Tuesday
Crystal Oaks (Festus, MO)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
19
Sunday
Bread of Life Worship Center (Park Hills)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
18
Saturday
Mitchell Baptist Church (Park Hills, MO)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
17
Friday
Immanuel Lutheran School (Olivette)
6:30pm - 7:15pm
17
Friday
Villas of Hollybrook (Bethalto, IL)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
17
Friday
Estside Elementary (McLeansboro, IL)
9:30am - 10:15am
17
Friday
Eastside Elementary (McLeansboro, IL)
8:30am - 9:15am
11
Saturday
Vandalia Christian Academy Fundraiser
4:00pm - 8:00pm
09
Thursday
Herculaneum Elementary School
1:30pm - 2:15pm
March 2026
18
Wednesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 9:30am
•
Farmington, MO
16
Monday
County Line Baptist, Marvel, AR
6:30pm - 7:30pm
12
Thursday
Iron Mountain Baptist (Senior Adults)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
06
Friday
TBE Architects
7:00pm - 7:45pm
04
Wednesday
FBC Lexington, TN
6:30pm - 7:30pm
04
Wednesday
Pin Oak Elementary
8:00am - 8:45am
03
Tuesday
FBC Lexington, TN
6:30pm - 7:30pm
03
Tuesday
South Side Elementary School (TN)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
03
Tuesday
Barberton Elementary (TN)
9:45am - 10:00am
03
Tuesday
Beaver Elementary (TN)
8:00am - 8:45am
02
Monday
FBC Lexington, TN
6:30pm - 7:30pm
01
Sunday
First Baptist Potosi, MO
4:00pm - 5:00pm
February 2026
27
Friday
Brenden Gardens (Springfield, IL)
1:30pm - 2:15pm
27
Friday
Timberlake Supportive Living (Springfield)
11:30am - 12:15pm
27
Friday
Bement Elementary (IL)
9:00am - 9:45am
26
Thursday
Crystal City Elementary
1:30pm - 2:15pm
22
Sunday
Blue & Gold Banquet (Kirkwood)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
21
Saturday
First Baptist Matthews (MO)
9:30am - 10:00am
20
Friday
Grace Church (Mahomet, IL)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
20
Friday
St Paul Senior Community (Bellville, IL)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
13
Friday
Night to Shine
5:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2026
30
Friday
OCC Fundraiser Parkway STL
7:00pm - 8:00pm
29
Thursday
Bethesda International Academy (Chicago)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
29
Thursday
Me TV (Chicago
10:30am - 12:30pm
29
Thursday
Timothy Christian
8:30am - 9:10am
23
Friday
Family Life Church (Dora, MO)
8:00pm - 9:00pm
23
Friday
PACHEK (Hopkinsville, KY)
11:00am - 12:00pm
18
Sunday
Religious Celebration
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
McLeansboro, IL
15
Thursday
William Woods University
7:30pm - 8:30pm
14
Wednesday
2nd Baptist Okmulgee, OK
6:00pm - 7:00pm
10
Saturday
Faith Worship Conference
All-day event
09
Friday
Faith Worship Conference
All-day event
December 2025
17
Wednesday
St John's Lutheran
3:30pm - 4:30pm
12
Friday
Peoria
3:00pm - 4:00pm
09
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Perryville, MO
05
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
04
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Makanda, IL
04
Thursday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Marthasville, MO
November 2025
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
21
Friday
Cedarhurst (Waterloo, IL)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
14
Friday
Happy Day Preschool (St Louis)
10:00am - 10:45am
06
Thursday
Riverbend Restaurant (Beverly Library)
6:00pm - 6:45pm
06
Thursday
Warren Elementary School
1:30pm - 2:15pm
06
Thursday
Fort Frye School District
10:30am - 11:15am
05
Wednesday
Belpre Nazarene (Belpre, OH)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
05
Wednesday
Waterford Elementary School
1:00pm - 1:45pm
05
Wednesday
Belpre Elementary School
9:30am - 10:15am
04
Tuesday
Warehouse Academy (WV)
2:00pm - 2:30pm
04
Tuesday
Wood County Schools
12:30pm - 1:15pm
04
Tuesday
Wood County Schools
9:30am - 10:15am
03
Monday
Ritchie County Schools
1:00pm - 1:45pm
03
Monday
Pleasants County Schools
9:30am - 10:15am
October 2025
26
Sunday
Stonebridge Church
5:15pm - 6:00pm
25
Saturday
Central West End
10:30am - 1:00pm
24
Friday
?Home Football?
6:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Friday
?Home Football?
6:00pm - 9:00pm
12
Sunday
First Baptist Desloge, MO
6:00pm - 6:45pm
06
Monday
Cindy @ Kidzmatter Conference
All-day event
03
Friday
OCC Fundraiser (Calvary Church)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
03
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Belleville, IL
September 2025
27
Saturday
Houston Saengerbundt
11:00am - 4:00pm
26
Friday
Home Football
6:00pm - 9:00pm
26
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
24
Wednesday
School Assembly
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
20
Saturday
High Hill Christian Family Camp
All-day event
19
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Pratt, KS
19
Friday
Village Elementary
12:10pm - 12:30pm
19
Friday
Timmerman Elementary (KS)
10:00am - 10:45am
19
Friday
Emporia School System (KS)
8:30am - 9:15am
12
Friday
?Home Football?
6:00pm - 9:00pm
12
Friday
Day Solutions Jefferson City, MO
1:30pm - 2:30pm
12
Friday
Trinity Lutheran School (Jefferson City)
10:30am - 11:15am
09
Tuesday
PEI, Canada
All-day event
08
Monday
PEI, Canada
All-day event
07
Sunday
Larabee Baptist Church (Maine)
10:00am - 11:00am
07
Sunday
Maine
All-day event
06
Saturday
Festival
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Eastport, ME
06
Saturday
Maine
All-day event
05
Friday
Machias Valley Baptist Church
6:00pm - 7:30pm
05
Friday
Milbridge Elementary
1:30pm - 2:15pm
05
Friday
Jonesport Elementary (Maine)
11:45am - 12:30pm
05
Friday
Elm Street School
9:15am - 10:00am
05
Friday
Rose M Gaffney Elementary (Machias, ME)
8:00am - 8:45am
03
Wednesday
Waypoint Church
9:00am - 12:30pm
August 2025
30
Saturday
Reunion
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
St Louis, MO
23
Saturday
Bates CreekFundraiser
10:00am - 2:00pm
22
Friday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:30am
•
St Louis, MO
21
Thursday
Greenfield Public Library, IL
3:30pm - 4:30pm
20
Wednesday
Calvary Christian Center (Festus)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
14
Thursday
Pencils, Prayer, and Praise
6:00pm - 7:00pm
07
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Mexico, MO
06
Wednesday
Camp Event
11:00am - 11:45am
•
O Fallon, IL
02
Saturday
Little Hearts And Little Hands Daycare
6:00pm - 7:00pm
01
Friday
Hickory County Library (Hermitage, MO)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
01
Friday
Warrensburg Christian Academy
11:15am - 12:00pm
01
Friday
Warrensburg Christian Academy
10:00am - 10:40am
July 2025
31
Thursday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
St James, MO
30
Wednesday
Ellisville Day Camp (Bluebird Park)
10:00am - 11:00am
25
Friday
Pig Collectors Conference
6:00pm - 9:00pm
24
Thursday
Promise Land Preschool (St Louis)
2:45pm - 3:00pm
21
Monday
Bobby's Frozen Custard, Maryville, IL
6:00pm - 7:00pm
12
Saturday
Show 2 Quincy Public Library
12:00pm - 1:00pm
12
Saturday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Quincy, IL
11
Friday
School Assembly
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Lisle, IL
11
Friday
School Assembly
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Woodridge, IL
11
Friday
School Assembly
9:30am - 10:15am
•
Woodridge, IL
10
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Marion, IL
08
Tuesday
Bates Creek Camp
6:00pm - 7:00pm
June 2025
27
Friday
?Vacation?
All-day event
22
Sunday
Bates Creek Camp
All-day event
20
Friday
Friendship Valley (Chesterfield)
3:30pm - 4:15pm
20
Friday
Powell Memorial Library (Troy, MO)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
20
Friday
Marion County Public Library (Palmyra, MO)
10:00am - 10:45am
Influences and inspiration
Doug has been influenced by every ventriloquist he has ever seen. He loves the art of ventriloquism and is always learning.
Setup requirements
Sound system with a mic on a stand, or a head or lapel mic