Microphone Technique: 5 TIPS that show you are a pro speaker

Using a microphone is simple. It's about being heard clearly. These tips are for speaking live on stage.

1) ONLY USE A CORDLESS MIC
This allows freedom, spontaneity and audience interaction. Your voice will sound richer because of the larger pick-up inside a hand-held microphone.

2) HOLD THE MICROPHONE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL
No Fisting. No White knuckles. Holding the microphone with a clenched fist looks tense. Spread your fingers apart slightly so you look relaxed. It should be an extension of your arm.

3) USE A POP FILTER
A public microphone is a germ transfer factory. Besides reducing hiss, a sponge filter can be cleaned and will reduce infections.

4) BUY YOUR OWN CORDLESS MICROPHONE BUNDLE
You can rehearse and set the microphone levels exactly to suit your voice. A wise investment is a set of two microphones. One for you only and one for the speakers. 

5) TRUST YOUR EARS
Test and re-test the microphone at the venue. If it sounds bad to you, then it will sound bad to your audience. Get it fixed or replaced ASAP.

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IT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAY. ITS HOW YOU SAY IT

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It begins and ends with these 5 simple microphone techniques.