1. The Object of the microphone is so that the Muqtadis are able to hear their Imaam, the volume should be adjusted accordingly and not beyond that. There is no need to modify or amplify the sound just so that the recitation sounds more enjoyable as this is not the objective of the microphone, rather it is to convey the voice of the Imaam. The Microphone should be used according to necessity and not with the intention of entertainment, therefore the “echo” mode and other similar sound effects should not be utilized. (Contemporary Fataawa Pg. 33 - Mufti Taqi Saheb) 

2. Salaah is a very noble and virtuous Ibaadah. It is the time when a servant is subjugating himself in front of his Master and Creator. Such a noble Ibaadah should be carried out with the utmost respect and nobility. All such movements and actions which are deemed as superfluous, such as “swaying”, should be absent from such a noble Ibaadah. Due to the placement of the mic the Imam is unable to proceed to Ruku or Sajda from Qiyaam (the standing position) or return to Qiyaam from Ruku or Sajda as one would normally do so. Rather, the Imam would have to move/sway to the left or right, as to avoid hitting the mic, which could cause him to move his face away from Qibla. This would be regarded by the Fuqaha as “Iltifaat bi wajhihi”. Iltifaat bi wajhihi done without necessity would be considered Makrooh e Tahrimi. ((Al-Bahr al-Raa'iq Vol. 2 Pg. 23). The lack of necessity in this case can be seen from the fact that there are many other mics available which would not hinder the movements of the Imam in Salaah. It should also be noted that in an extreme case where the Imam moves his chest away from Qibla, which is termed as “Tahweelu sadr”, for the duration of one Rukn will cause the Salaah to be nullified. (Raddul Muhtaar Vol. 1 Pg. 643). One should remember that although the Salaah will be valid if “Iltifaat bi wajhihi” and “Tahweelu sadr” does not take place, the Muntadimeen (people in charge) should change the mic so the mic does not hinder the normal movements of the Imaam in Salaah.

3. If the Imams Qira’at can be heard clearly by all the Musallis, then it is inappropriate for the Imam to recite in a louder tone especially when it causes inconvenience to the Musallis. The same rule will apply to setting the volume of the Speaker system. It should be set to such a level that enables the Musallis to listen to their Imaam without disturbing them due to being too loud.