Microphones

Microphones could be a real problem. Very few of us use them ceaselessly and so, when we've got to speak into them in an already nervous state, we are able to easily make elementary mistakes.

As a normal rule, try to communicate more clearly when you are using a microphone. (It'll most likely assist should you speak a bit more slowly.)

In case you have a free-standing mike, step back from it a bit. This can allow you to talk louder and to differ your tone and inflection. If you're too shut, your voice will sound monotonous and your audience will fall asleep.

Don’t flip your head away from the microphone if you are speaking. However do flip it away when you cough or sneeze!

Any little movement you make, such as shuffling your papers, will likely be amplified by the mike. Minimize out the nervous gestures!

If you are wearing a clip-on mike, make sure it is not rubbing up in opposition to some clothing or jewellery. The noise this makes may ruin your presentation.

If you have a radio-mike, ensure it's switched on if you find yourself presenting and switched off in any respect different times. This particularly applies if you go to the restroom!