Detail 01
Condenser element
More detailed and sensitive than a dynamic mic, so a speaker does not have to lean in hard to be heard clearly.
Product detailSKU #1273887988958
Audio-TechnicaPRO-49Q Podium Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Podium mic built for lecterns and speeches. Buy it if you need a fixed mic for talking, not for recording music.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Conference rooms and lecterns where speech clarity is the only job
- Houses of worship and meeting halls with a permanent podium
- Schools and civic spaces needing a set-and-forget speech mic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording vocals, acoustic instruments, or amps
- Handheld or roving use — this stays on the podium
- Anyone who wants one mic for both speech and music
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Podium form factor
Designed to sit on or mount into a lectern surface and reach up toward the talker rather than sit on a floor stand.
Detail 03
Audio-Technica UniPoint-family speech mic
Built for installed speech reinforcement, where consistent level and feedback rejection matter more than tonal character.
Detail 04
$129 price
Sits at the entry end of installed speech mics. Cheaper than most gooseneck systems that need a separate base.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No XLR cable or mixer included — budget for both
- 02Condenser mics need phantom power from your mixer or interface
- 03Check your lectern surface or mount fits before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for recording a podcast?
No. It is a speech-reinforcement mic for podiums and rooms. A studio condenser or dynamic on a boom arm suits recording much better.
02Do I need a separate mount?
It is a podium mic, so plan for a lectern surface or matching mount. Check the fit against your podium before buying.
03Will it work with a portable PA?
Only if the PA has an XLR input that supplies phantom power. Many small powered speakers have mic inputs that do not.
04Why choose this over a handheld mic?
It stays in place and points at the speaker without anyone holding it, which keeps level consistent through a long presentation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
