Shocking Microphones!

[Trace]

Here is my dilema. I sing and play guitar. While doing this I am often shocked by my microphone. My microphone is a cheap dynamic mike. The guitar is a fender single coil with 2 pickups. I don't know if you guys need that info, but better to be thorough, righ? Please help because my lips can get very numb if this happens enough. Thank you.

 

[mikemoritz]

Best bet

It happens to me on occasion too...your best bet is to not kiss the mic, and stay a little bit away from it. I always took a shock from the mic as a warning to stay away.

 

[ametth]

I've had this problem too before..it was usually my amp not being properly grounded. Might wanna check that out.

 

[RWhite]

Don't burn those lips....

I agree the problem is probably an improperly grounded guitar amp, or PA, or both.

One sure, although somewhat expensive, way to eliminate this problem is to get a wireless guitar connection. A wireless mic would do the same thing but would cost considerably more. No wire, no shock.