Lecterns

Lecterns

Lectern or Podium?

Often mistakenly called a podium, a lectern is the object/piece of furniture behind which the speaker/presenter stands and upon which he/she sets the papers, book, lap-top, Kindle, etc. They typically stand about 45" high with a slanted top for better viewing of the presenting notes.

A podium (plural "podia") is a platform that is used to raise something a short distance above its surroundings. "Pod" is Greek in origin and means "foot" or "base" as in "podiatrist." Lecterns often sit on podiums (but not always), thus the confusion.

Lectern Microphones

There are many potential drawbacks with the typical handheld-styled microphone in a stand placed on or next to a lectern. If you have several presenters of various heights and microphone usage skills, the volume and clarity level will vary greatly.

Enter the "Gooseneck Condenser Microphone" — small, all-in-one stand and microphone that are very user-friendly as they can be easily adjusted to a proper position with just two fingers. The pick-up characteristics of condenser microphones are also much more forgiving in regards to angle and proximity. It is this combination of advantages, plus the fact they look much better too, that make it a superior choice as a lectern microphone.

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