And the microphone was a wired lavaliere mic. Last week at a conference I saw a speaker do something that I recommend never doing. She complained about the A/V setup to the audience. The room wasn’t the best room, I’ll give her that. It was what we refer to as a bowling alley room - very long and narrow, so the last row was quite a distance from the stage. The screen was set directly under a fluorescent light that couldn’t be turned off unless you darkened the entire front of the room. MORE

There are three types of microphones: shotgun, handheld and lavaliere. Lavaliere The lavaliere is a wireless microphone that clips onto your clothing. Public speaking often requires the speaker to use a microphone. MORE

Make sure a lavaliere or lapel microphone and transmitter can be attached to your clothing. MEN * Wear knee-length socks. Always keep double breasted jackets buttoned. Single breasted jackets can be opened, but not too wide. * I SAY AGAIN Wear Makeup. MORE

I'm not going into the details of a handheld vs. fixed vs. lavaliere mic except for this: if you're wearing a lavaliere mic, make sure to turn it off when you use the restroom! MORE

He is squeamish about touching me, but I insist that the cordless lavaliere is my mike of choice. MORE

Hand-held, lavaliere, or Lectern? Public Speaking Advice.   7 Public Speaking Timely Tips for Pre-Presentation Preparation. By Patricia Fripp CSP, CPAE. The big day has come. You are ready to deliver your presentation. To guarantee your success there are still a few final steps to take before you face your audience and thrill your meeting planner. Check in early. Arrive early to check out the logistics of the room in which you will be speaking. Is there a platform and where is it? MORE

The first is a lavaliere mic that clips to your lapel or collar. When wearing a lavaliere, speak conversationally with the same amount of volume and vocal projection you would use to address a small group. If you are speaking in any venue that is larger than an average sized classroom or conference room, I strongly suggest using a microphone to prevent vocal strain. There are two types of microphones you are likely to encounter. MORE