Proper Use of A Microphone

Before the advent of sound systems speakers addressing large audiences, sometimes outside, depended  on lung  power and finding theaters  and auditoriums with good acoustics.


Thousands of years ago speakers used  at least two different techniques to address large audiences. 
Moses, addressing the nation of  Israel in the open air, probably used  assistants  with a keen sense of hearing stationed  at strategic intervals around the crowd to repeat what he said or sought out  valleys or other areas with good acoustics.
 Jesus too used such techniques.  On one occasion at least he addressed a large crowd from a small boat anchored just offshore in the Seat of Galilee because the smooth waters helped to amplify his voice making it easier for everyone on shore to hear him.


Now with modern sound systems speakers  can be hard clearly in locations of all sizes very easily  --providing the speakers use the microphone properly -- which is not the way you see many rock and roll singers doing it -- almost swallowing the microphone.


While the audiences of such stars accept much of what they say being lost or garbled. public speakers or presenters have to be clearly understood. Ensure this with the proper use of a microphone (unless you are wearing once of those wireless clip on models):  (1)  Keep the  microphone about five to six inches away from your mouth. (2) When you are speaking make sure it is directly in front of you. (3) Don't shout into it. In most cases speak no louder than if you were speaking to somebody standing right next to you. (4) Remember to turn your head to one side if you are going to cough or have to clear your voice.