Using Your Summit Lectern
The Summit Lectern line is designed to be the best value lectern in the market with its 20-year warranty, one-person handling capability and versatility in use and appearance. There are four lectern models: Chameleon, Integrator, Presenter, and Freedom for use in auditoriums, classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and outdoor functions.
The Summit Lectern is used not only as a place for resting presentation material, but is also designed to complement the lecturer himself and his presentation. Setting the stage with a Summit Lectern consists of, first, selecting the best place for the lectern. Because the Summit Lectern weighs only 48 lbs. and has tilt-back wheels, it is very easy to move around and position. Your Summit Lectern should be set at an an agreeable level in relation to audience view. The audience should be able to see not only the audiovisual presentation but the lecturer as well. It is advantageous and thoughtful to know in advance if your lecturer has certain requirements – if he is especially tall or short and needs an adjustment with how the lectern is placed. Knowing in advance will allow you to make the necessary adjustment prior to the lecture.
Although the lectern’s natural place is the center, often times, an audiovisual presentation will require the lectern to be positioned elsewhere. Either left or right of the stage will do and will keep the lectern out of the way of the audiovisual presentation. If you're preparing for an outdoor presentation, its durability should give you peace of mind --- Summit Lecterns have a 30-foot drop rating! That makes them perfect for any type of indoor or outdoor presentation.
Having the Summit Lectern properly set, clean away any dust and dirt. Your Summit Lectern is made out of a one-piece mould, has rounded corners, and is waterproof, making it very easy to clean. You may also use a dustcover to protect your lectern when not in use. When cleanliness is not enough for a special presentation, you can customize the look of your Summit Lecter with changeable inserts, allowing it to match any decor. A simple flower arrangement at the bottom of the lectern might also do wonders for the overall look of the presentation.
The lecturer needs proper lighting at the lectern. Make sure the light works and is set at an angle that will help the lecturer view his materials clearly. Set the clock to the correct time to help the lecturer keep time and be on schedule. Audiovisual equipment such as controls, audio-video connection, slide and house controls, laser pointer and lavaliere microphone must be available at the lectern so the lecturer always has control over the presentation. Common electronics and accessories to use with your Summit Lectern include gooseneck microphones with shock mounts, wireless microphone systems, clock/timers, LED lights, removable handheld microphones with shock mounts, battery powered sound system with DVD player and computer hookups.
Another thoughtful detail is to keep a glass of water for the lecturer at the lectern all through out the event. Your Summit Lectern can be customized with standard rack mount equipment such as drawers and cabinets.
When all is set at the lectern, try and see the view from behind it. The lecturer needs a good view of his presentation just as much as the audience does. The audiovisual presentation must be in full view. If not, be able to provide the proper equipment, such as a monitor, to aid the lecturer.
Next, check the floor area around the lectern and make sure cords and wires are in the proper places and secured properly. This is to avoid accidents and disruptions during the presentation. Microphone and sound levels are last to be checked. It is important that sound level allow an intelligible lecture and special attention must be paid to sound quality. Following this procedure carefully will let you make the most of your lectern and will make most, if not all, of your lectures a sure success.
Easy to lift, Basic model weighs only 48lbs.(meets OSHA Standards)may be moved by one person.
Summit Lecterns are very durable,with rounded corners, and waterproof. Can be used outdoors.
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