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When you are going to be speaking in a new or large space, if possible, go into the room beforehand when it is empty. Go in with a friend and have them sit in various places in the auditorium as you practise your speech. This way you can get to know the best place for the audience to hear you. Find the vocal honey spot – where your voice sounds best – and use this spot as a place to start and to go back to if you need reassurance in your delivery, like when someone randomly questions you.
Ceiling height can make a profound difference to the sound you make. The honey spot is often under a lower part of the ceiling.
Speaking towards wood is going to sound better than speaking to glass. Humans make the best sounding boards, so speak to them.
Avoid using a mic unless absolutely necessary – it alienates you from your audience. Those who run large halls often insist on giving mics out to speakers when there is no need of them. Obviously there are situations when a mic is necessary, but if you can do without a mic it’s better for your connection with the audience.
So, sound the space out beforehand with your friend right at the back, and if they can hear you when the place is empty you will sound even better with people in.
Another favour your friend can do for you when you go in to sound out the room, is to have them tell you where you are best lit as you walk about. This is very important because you can easily lose an audience if you are standing in a pool of relative darkness.
In conclusion, find your light and sound honey spots.
-5th March 2024
Speaking in a Large Space: The Honey Spots
