subject: Shopping For Lecterns: What To Look For [print this page] Many companies and individuals alike have the need to purchase their own lecterns. While you can rent podiums for special occasions where there will be one or more speakers, if this is a regular occurrence for you, you will find it more cost-effective to purchase your own. Now, you may think that buying a new podium or speaking stand would be an easy task, but you will quickly notice that there is a wide range of different styles to choose from.
As you shop around and make an effort to find the right lecterns for your needs, you will find that the size of the podium is a primary consideration. Some of the options on the market have an adjustable height while others have a standard height. You may find that if multiple people will be using your speaking stand regularly, it does make sense to purchase an adjustable model. While size does vary with regard to the height of the stand, you will also find variations in width, too. Some are simply stands with a long metal pole or heavy-duty plastic pole while others can be a full box-shaped stand that provides you with full coverage of your lower body. This is generally a preference of style for the speaker, but if you will be transporting your podium regularly, a pole style will often be better suited.
In addition, you can also find lecterns that have a built-in microphone and speakers. If you will be using your podium in a smaller space, a speaker and microphone may be overkill. If you will be using your podium in different-sized rooms regularly, it may make more sense to buy a sound system separately so that you can decide when to use it and when not to. If the speaking podium will be used regularly for larger spaces, you may find it more convenient to have a model with a built-in sound system so that you don't have to worry about keeping track of the system separately and deal with the hassle of setting up with each use.
As you can see, there are quite a few different styles of lecterns available, and not every style is right for every speaker and every setting. When you are shopping around, you will want to consider all of these various factors so that you are ensured you get the right one for your own needs.
by: Robert Schumann
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