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13.3 Use the Microphone
Even if you have a powerful voice, don’t show off: use the microphone provided!
Irrespective of your voice strength, the volume is always louder for the front row
than the back one. Loudspeakers do more than just amplifying; they distribute
sounds more uniformly (if properly laid out of course). Simply adjust your voice
level. Nothing wrong with talking softly!
The ideal microphones are those that get attached to your clothing, as they provide freedom to move around without affecting the projected voice. Be careful
though: if you turn your head to look at the screen behind you, you will no longer
be talking straight in the microphone. In such a case, it is better to rotate your entire
body towards the screen.
If the microphone is not mobile and attached to the podium, resist the temptation
to move around on stage. Stand still behind the podium, and make sure that the
microphone position is customized for you. And don’t talk with your head turned
away from the microphone!
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