Mic do's and don'ts by Caroline, CCL
- 2. 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?”
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- 3. 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
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- 4. 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
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- 5. 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
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- 6. 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
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- 7. 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
Copyright © Caroline Nderitu-Benjamin, 2012 www.publicspeaking.co.ke
