mic do's and don'ts by caroline, ccl

http://www.publicspeaking.co.ke/

Copyright © Caroline Nderitu-Benjamin, 2012 www.publicspeaking.co.ke

DON’T

Tap or hit the microphone to check if it is working

Blow into the microphone to test it

Ask “Can you hear me in the back?” or “Is this thing on?”



DON’T

Lean too close to it, or too far back

Touch it with your lips

Use it to point at your audience or slides

Wave, swing or move it around as you talk



DON’T

Point it towards loud-speakers

Address the sound technician over the microphone when the

audience is present

Begin with a whimper, sigh or throat clearing



DO

Hold the microphone like an ice-cream

Test the microphone (or have it checked) in advance

Leave it on its stand if sharing it with others



DO Ensure that the mic-light indicates ‘on’ before you start talking

Keep the microphone always pointed towards your mouth, even

as you turn around



DO

Keep your mouth-to-mic distance fairly constant throughout your talk

Have spare batteries, back-up power source and long cables

Project; speak up. Yes! Even with a microphone


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