Even if you are intending just to thrust a microphone in front of an unsuspecting interviewee, you need to know what questions you are going to ask and who would be best equipped to answer them. Working with one microphone is always going to be easier. You can use a hand-held mic and direct it at whoever’s speaking at the time. MORE >>

If the room changes, the mic doesn't work, or you wind up with lots of other last-minute public speaking snafus , you can still speak. And who doesn't prefer to make the mistakes in private, rather than into a microphone? don't just recommend practice for your speech or presentation because it sounds good. big ending? You can do this MORE >>

If you have more than one microphone on your system, then you’ll have to specify which one you want to use. As with all audio, quality does count – if you have a quality mic (ideally with a pop shield) then use it. You can set the capture dimensions, choose your mic and then start, pause and stop the recording. MORE >>

It is much easier now that wireless microphones are so readily available. You can calmly go into the audience with a wireless handheld microphone. Let the audience members ask their questions directly to you while you hold the mic to their mouths so that everyone else can hear. I love to interact with the audience. MORE >>

Use a microphone if necessary Don't shy away from using a microphone if it will improve the sound in a large venue. If you have more than 30 or 40 people in a large room, it will also benefit you to have a mic to take questions, so the audience can be heard as well. The laughs don't go up in the air. It’s all vibes. Best gig? MORE >>