Podiums Pricing and Costs

Choose a podium that fits your needs and your budget

A podium is useful for public speakers because it can hold a microphone and written material. However, many venues opt not to provide a podium and expect the speaker to provide his own.

Whether you are a public speaker or a venue operator that wants to invest in a podium, there are some specific cost considerations. Check out the following ideas to help you accurately gauge the amount of money you will spend on a podium and accessories:

1. Know the cost of a basic podium as the starting point of creating your budget.

2. Consider purchasing a specialty podium if it meets your needs better than a regular one.

3. Add up the cost of accessories when you are making your podium budget.

Factor in the cost of a basic podium

A basic podium is a podium that doesn't have any frills. However, these podiums can come with or without a sound system, depending on your needs. Generally, this podium will stay in one area throughout the use cycle. Many of these are wooden and are extremely heavy. Others are acrylic, which is a little lighter.

Upgrade to a specialty podium

A specialty podium, such as an adjustable podium or a special needs podium is ideal for venues or public speaking groups that have a specific need for it. An adjustable podium is easy to move and can be taken from one venue to another with very little hassle. A special needs podium is good for a person who is in a wheel chair or must sit during the presentation.

Consider the cost of accessories for the podium

When buying new podiums, pricing and costs of accessories is usually not considered. However, these costs can add up quickly, especially if you have a sound system or multimedia equipment that will be used with your podium. Fans and microphones are two of the accessories you have to consider.

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