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Workshop (In-person)
Title: Microphones & Other Technology for Speakers
Presenter: Jeff Knee of Atlantic Pro DJ and Audio-Visual
When: March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am
Location: McCain 302, Mount St. Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax.
Price: $35 for Speakers NS members, $45 for non-members
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More details to come. Registration will open in late January.
Description:
In this hands-on workshop, Jeff will show speakers how to use different types of microphones (including hand-held, podium, lavalier, and headset styles), adjust mic stands, prevent microphone feedback, troubleshoot basic problems, and much more! Here's your chance to learn & practice mic-craft so your presentations proceed smoothly. Plenty of time will be included for Q&A and to try out the equipment Jeff will be demonstrating.
About our Presenter, Jeff Knee:
Jeff is a highly respected audio visual professional with extensive experience delivering reliable, high-quality AV solutions for corporate and live events. As the founder and leader of an award-winning audio visual company, Jeff has built a reputation for technical excellence, professionalism, and consistent results.
Under his leadership, AtlanticPro DJ & AV has been voted Top Audio Visual Company by the Consumer Choice Awards for 16 consecutive years, a testament to long-standing client trust and service excellence. Jeff’s hands-on experience spans award galas, press conferences, sales meetings, and large-scale special events, where flawless execution is essential.
Jeff has also provided sound and audio visual support for high-profile events featuring the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, demonstrating his ability to meet the strict technical, security, and reliability standards required for nationally significant events.
With expertise in video projectors and screens, flat screen TV rentals, wireless microphone systems, and full event production, Jeff Knee continues to be a trusted audio visual partner for organizations seeking polished, professional event experiences.
Coming Soon in 2026!
Speakers Nova Scotia will be launching a Peer-to-Peer learning series in 2026! This will be an online series for Speakers NS Members to share learning & expertise with each other.
More details to come!
Past Events
On October 4, 2025 we celebrated our 1st Anniversary with coffee, cake, and a great networking session in Halifax.
We were honoured to be included at the TEDXArgyleStreet event on August 9, 2025 at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax. We had an information booth and spoke with so many wonderful people throughout the event.
Our AGM was online (video) on February 10th, 2025. The board members are all ratified as the official directors, and we received a special congratulations on our formation from the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West.
Our 1st event was a great success! We met on November 17, 2024 for Coffee Talk! The general consensus among the attendees was that this sort of discussion was especially valuable. We also got dozens of great ideas for SNS to work on to provide service to our members.
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