Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Practice Exam

Monitor or fold-back speakers serve the important function of allowing presenters to hear themselves during a presentation or performance. This is crucial for various reasons, including ensuring that speakers maintain appropriate volume levels and clarity, allowing them to adjust their delivery in real-time based on what they hear. These speakers are typically positioned in a way that faces the presenter while minimizing sound feedback to the audience.

The purpose of monitor speakers is not to enhance specific frequency ranges like bass, nor do they amplify ambient sounds or directly adjust overall sound levels through equalization. Their primary role is centered on providing clear audio feedback to the speakers or performers, which significantly enhances communication and presentation effectiveness.