What matters most
Confirm the microphone type — handheld, lapel or podium — and have a tested backup mic ready.
Points to work through
- Set the music to duck or stop cleanly on the cue, with someone owning that fade.
- Agree a walk-on and walk-off, and what plays if the speech runs long or short.
- Keep the speech input on a clear channel away from music to avoid feedback.
- Brief a silent hand signal so the speaker and operator align without talking over the room.