Teaching/Preaching Advice, Part 3: Use a Microphone

The Third Thing: Use a Microphone

This seems like stating the obvious, but every once in a while I’ll run across a teacher who is afraid of behind a microphone or who thinks that they’re not “keeping it real” when using a Mic.

Even though the speaker may be out of their element by using a microphone, it is a disrespect to the audience to not use one.

If it is a very small group (under 30 people) in a very small room (under 200 square feet) it may not be necessary, but in almost all cases, it is. If you have such a small group as mentioned, but are in a bigger room, you will need a Mic. If you are outside, you will really need a Mic. And if you have a larger group, you absolutely must use a Mic.

It’s too hard for people to pick up everything you say when your voice is not amplified; mainly because bodies absorb sounds and people naturally make noise that makes it hard to hear what an unmiced speaker is saying. Being Miced makes sure that your message gets across and permeates the distractions of the audience.

And if you’re afraid of microphones, and want to be a speaker, get over it!