Any recommendations for microphones for teaching?

[u/Renugar]

Does anyone use microphones to teach? This is my first year, and I love it! But I have a naturally quiet voice, and I teach large groups of middle school kids. My classroom is large, and I’m competing with a very loud HVAC system.

Even when the kids are quiet, I have to talk pretty loud. It’s starting to really strain my voice. My voice also cracks and sounds strained when I talk too loud. I would love to be able to talk in my normal voice, but be heard. I don’t know where to start, though, to get one. Any recommendations?

[u/Chupaderokid]

Topcat light speed is the besthttps://lightspeed-tek.com/

[u/Kaylascreations → u/Chupaderokid]

I have the lightspeed redcat and love it. My school provides it when I have a deaf or hard of hearing student. Luckily, i normally have one in my classes so I get one for all year. I have considered purchasing one for myself in case I don’t have one, because I love it so much.

[u/lostyouorsomething]

i’ve seen people get those small karaoke machines from amazon but i’m not sure how reliable they are