Podium microphones are one of the main components of all meetings and business negotiations. For most events, high sound quality is required. Thus, the choice of microphones for conferences must be approached with the utmost responsibility.
This overview presents the best podium microphones, which have the best characteristics.]
Peavey PM 18S
It is perfect for meeting rooms and conference rooms, round tables, seminars, conferences, lectures.
You can use it for any other event where quality sound combined with aesthetic appearance is important.
Its oriented electret condenser capsule perceives sound coming directly from the speaker. Noise coming from the other side will thus not be heard.
The microphone has a rather high sensitivity (33 dBV/Pa) and can easily handle loads up to 120 dB.
You can achieve high definition and speech intelligibility regardless of the voice volume. It is also equipped with a built-in high-quality preamplifier and electronics.
This allows the phantom power supply of 11-52V from external equipment. Thanks to the applied Commshield Guards technology, it is protected from radio interference.
It can be caused by smartphones and other radio devices operating in the vicinity. Installation is carried out in a plunge-in manner with the microphone attached to the surface. For example, a lecture room or table.
It is supplied with a flange or on special bases. A designed 305 mm long holder with two flexible inserts ensures easy positioning. Besides, this model is equipped with an LED indicator and an on/off button.
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Shure MX412SE/C
It is designed specifically for holding seminars, conferences, lectures and other similar events.
Thanks to the cardioid directional chart, it allows you to achieve high clarity and intelligibility of speech.
You will also get great sound even in quite large audiences. The microphone can easily handle loads up to 124.2 dB.
Its electret condenser capsule provides a smooth frequency response between 50 Hz and 17 kHz. This effectively minimizes background noise and virtually eliminates the feedback effect.
Built-in electronics allow operation from the 11-52V phantom power supply from the mixer or amplifier. A handy 305mm gooseneck holder allows the user to position the microphone.
Besides, the device is equipped with a high-quality microphone preamplifier. It is equipped with wind protection and a flange mount for mounting the microphone on any surface.
The feature of this model is an extra 3-meter cable. As well as the possibility of bottom or side microphone connection.
Shure MX202B/C
You can also use it at any other event where you need a high-quality suspended microphone that is almost invisible to the outside eye.
The device is completed by a replaceable capsule with cardioid orientation. It perceives sound coming directly from the performer (130°).
Noise coming from the other sides will thus not be heard. The microphone is placed on a 10 cm long flexible holder.
This greatly simplifies the positioning of the instrument. The special foam wind protection eliminates possible interferences even in outdoor use.
Besides, a preamplifier and cable with 3-pin XLR connector are supplied. It is designed for connection to a mixer or amplifier. Its length is 9 meters, so the microphone will be very convenient to hang above a concert or theater stage.
Shure CVG18-B/C
It has the well-known “CommShield Technology” internal protection against interference and interference.
This device has its own features. The scope of this microphone is theaters, conferences, offices, hotels, and institutions.
Its 12-inch flexible “neck” is enough to provide the speaker with all the comfortable conditions for speech.
The Shure CVG18-B/C is also equipped:
- an internal preamplifier that’s had a positive effect on sound quality
- with the “Mute” button, which is a very handy tool when you need to temporarily mute the device
- with an LED indicator to visually check the status of the microphone
The SHURE CVG18-B/C is a professional device with a stylish and practical design. It perfectly solves the issues of sound amplification.
This microphone is equipped with an electronic circuitry Comm Shield Technology. It is designed to screen the electronics of the microphone.
This protects it from any external interference, thus allowing a clearer and cleaner signal to be transmitted. The shielding system helps to protect your meeting from all possible and unwanted RF interference.
These may include RF interference from a variety of portable and wireless devices.
Weymic Gooseneck G113
Most often it is painted black, which is typical for modern electronic devices. But this is the only significant feature of it.
Otherwise, it’s a typical microphone for video conversations. Its head is located on a flexible leg. This allows its position to be adjusted in relation to the person sitting at the table.
The leg ends with a wide stand complemented by a weighting pad. This allows the microphone to be held confidently on the table.
The microphone is dynamic, the sound he writes in mono mode. This microphone will be an excellent assistant in online games.
Especially if you do not want to wear headphones for some reason. You can also use this microphone to talk on video. Conversations will not complain much about the sound.
Pyle Pro PDMIKC5
It is equipped with a table stand and a programmable operating mode switch. Desktop microphone Pyle Pro PDMIKC5 has a super-cardioid directionality.
The flexible neck microphone has a height of 304.8 mm. The miniature microphone is designed to sound the speech of the speaker at the table and at the department.
This type of microphone is placed on the table, in the pulpit, in courtrooms, in religious institutions and conference rooms.
The microphone has high sensitivity and a very wide frequency range of 50 Hz – 17000 Hz.
Miniature desktop microphone PDMIKC5 is created using the best technology from Pyle Pro.
This model of the microphone is characterized by extreme ease of use and the highest level of functionality. This microphone will be an easy and affordable solution for those who need to voice a business meeting.
All you have to do is place the microphone on the table or in the department in front of the speaker. You also need to fix its direction with a flexible neck. A desktop flex neck microphone from the special series requires phantom power to work.
The entire series is popular because of its sensitivity and wide functionality. Flexible neck microphones provide excellent sound quality in a wide variety of applications. For example, in churches, courtrooms or conference rooms.
Shure MX418/S
It is designed for holding seminars, conferences, lectures and other similar events. Thanks to the super-cardioid directivity diagram it allows you to achieve the high definition of speech.
Also, this microphone helps to achieve excellent sound even in quite large audiences. The microphone can easily handle loads up to 120 dB.
Its electret condenser capsule provides a smooth frequency response between 50 Hz and 17 kHz. This effectively minimizes background noise and virtually eliminates the feedback effect.
Built-in electronics allow operation from a 48-52V phantom power supply from the mixer or amplifier.
A convenient 381 mm long gooseneck holder allows the user to position the microphone. A microphone preamplifier is also included.
Its design makes it easy to mount the microphone on any surface. For example, a lecture room or a table. This is done through a pre-drilled 25 mm diameter hole.
Samson CM20P
Thanks to this design, users can adjust the direction of the microphone to the sound sources.
Like many professional microphones, Samson CM20P requires an external phantom power supply (11V to 52V).
Phantom power is required for the proper operation of the professional condenser microphones.
Samson CM20P has a wide amplitude-frequency response (50 Hz to 17,000 Hz) and a wide dynamic range.
The microphone provides accurate reproduction with minimal interference from other sound sources. For example, electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
Wide dynamic range, stylish housing that fits into any interior. The ability to change the cartridge and thoughtful characteristics. All this has the Samson CM20P. It will provide you with quality sound reproduction and long service life.
Supercardioid directionality of the microphone allows you to shoot the clearest sound. This is very important if you want to hear the speaker or conference speaker with good sound quality.
Audio Technica U859QL
Using the most advanced materials, Audio Technica has created a line of high-quality microphones.
Handheld and flexible stand microphones, microphone consoles and accessories are available.
Model U859QL has a highly sensitive electret condenser microphone capsule. It is mounted on a flexible stand and has a robust plastic base.
The base has a special coating to protect it from scratches. The microphone has an excellent frequency response and cardioid directivity.
The remote control has a button “ALL”. It allows you to make a general announcement in all areas.
Button “TALK” is implemented to play the announcement only in a certain area. The button selects four zones, each with an LED indicator. The audio output and control signals are transmitted using the RS485 standard via CAT5UTP cable.
The U859QL consoles can be cascaded (EASY-CHAIN). This feature is implemented on RJ45 connectors. Power is supplied directly from the ZONE8 system. A local 12 VDC power supply is used for long-distance transmission.
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