Podium, lectern and council chamber microphones built on flexible gooseneck stems: Shure’s Microflex range in 5, 10, 15 and 18 inch lengths, Sennheiser’s MEG 14-40 with illuminated ring, and Audio Technica’s U857Q, plus the shock mounts, capsules and desk stands that complete an installation.

Length and flex arrangement are the first calls. Short 5 inch stems suit close-talking panel positions, 15 and 18 inch models reach from a lectern surface to a standing speaker, and DualFlex versions bend at both ends with a clean straight middle for precise aiming. Pattern comes next: cardioid handles most rooms, while supercardioid earns its keep where the PA or a second talker sits close. The Microflex system is modular, so R-series capsules swap between bodies and one installed base can follow changing requirements. For fixed installation, plan the mounting: shock mounts like the Sennheiser MZS31 isolate the capsule from podium thumps, and LED-ringed models give chairs and broadcast galleries visible mic status at a glance. Desk stands are grouped in the accessories subcategory.

Speak to us before speccing a council chamber or courtroom, since capsule and mount choices are awkward to retrofit once furniture is drilled.