How to hold a microphone when speaking (right and wrong way)

What’s the best way to hold a microphone in your hand? In this video, you will learn 5 microphone techniques for stand-up comedy and public speaking.
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⌚ Sections in this video (How to hold a microphone when speaking (right and wrong way)):
0:00 | Best way to hold a microphone
0:36 | Microphone techniques
0:47 | Horizontal microphone
1:21 | Diagonal positions
1:49 | Vertical microphone
2:17 | Against your chin
3:05 | Hold it to the side
3:43 | Avoid plosives
4:29 | Samson Q2U
4:41 | Learn stand-up comedy
4:59 | Can you hear me?
5:43 | Thank a speaker

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🎤 About Markus Seppälä:
Markus Seppälä is a speaker, event host and stand-up comedian who brings fun to the corporate stage. A two-time TEDx speaker, Markus draws on his 13 years in executive compensation strategy as well as his insights from the comedy stage to engage diverse audiences with humor and enthusiasm. Markus is based in Basel, Switzerland where he runs Comedy Basel, the biggest comedy club in town.

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