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Posted by: Frances Jordan ®

09/07/2002, 06:48:44
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Thanks to all who answered my first post. You were all helpful and reassuring. My husband suggested using a microphone to help me project my voice once I go back to teaching. We've tried it here at home and it makes a big difference. I think my voice will still get tired, but I've got to try it. Thanks again!






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Posted by: Katrina Lantz ®

09/07/2002, 19:48:44
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Hi Frances, I couldn't teach without my amplifier. I had a substitute(she's a retired teachr) tell me that she used something like that at her last teaching situation because she had a student who had a hearing disability and she loved it because it didn't cause any strain on her voice.

Katrina ab/sd/Tucson






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Posted by: Linda S. Adamson ®

09/08/2002, 09:59:28
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Hi, Frances, my husband also appreciates the benefits of my mic/amplifier. During the time that my Botox is wearing off (now!) and any time I have to speak in a large-ish space like a classroom, it's a godsend. I really feel the difference in the effort it costs me to speak.

all my best,

Linda Adamson

AB, Annapolis MD






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Posted by: Ida Neary ®

09/08/2002, 10:55:10
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I have never used an amplifier, because I didn't think it would help. I thought it would only amplify the spasms, but since some of you are having such good luck with them I might want to try one.

I do (have done) a lot of theater, but since Botox hasn't been working well for me I have only taken parts where the quality of my voice is not an issue. (for instance, I am in a play now where I play the part of a 80 yr old woman with Alzhiemer's and it doesn't matter if my voice crackles or sounds strange)

However, if a voice amplifier would allow me to do other parts, it would be worth looking to.

What kinds are you using and where do you get them? Are they covered by insurance?

Thanks all

Ida

AD/SD 25 yrs. Iowa






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Posted by: Richard Jordan ®

09/08/2002, 13:20:15
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I am Frances' husband. Currently we are using just a plain old Radio Shack amplifier and speaker with a lavalier mike around the house. I am putting together a wireless system for her to use at school.

We are also going to order a Chattervox system and see how that works. It appears to be a good system, but I want to compare it to what we are now using.

As far as I know, insurance does not cover one, but your insurance experience may vary.

One major advantage I see to using am amplifier is that it allows one to relax when speaking and not have to project one's voice. That uses less energy. At least, that is my theory.

Richard Jordan

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Posted by: Linda S. Adamson ®

09/09/2002, 06:11:13
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Richard, the Chattervox is the version I have -- and it works like a champ. A design feature that is a bit of a problem for me (and I may just be rough on it): where the wire to the amplifier enters the mic wand that goes around the neck (in my model) is a weak point that, for me, gets damaged if the wire gets snagged on things so that it gets tugged sharply a few times. After that, I have experienced that it crackles and goes in and out of order. The company was very quick about sending me a replacement mic (not free), and about repairing my original one. I'm trying a new way of running the wire under my clothes (sometimes awkward, depending on the garments) to, hopefully, reduce those snagging problems and prolong the life of the unit.

But I love having it. It's actually fairly inconspicuous, and makes a huge difference. My husband likes the fact that it helps make me audible from a different room, so I wear it around the house as well as to work.

Best of luck finding what works for you. I can't speak for AD folks, but for me with AB, it's a godsend.

Linda Adamson

AB, Annapolis MD







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Posted by: Mary B ®

09/09/2002, 07:49:29
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I have been using the Chattervox for about 3 weeks and I also like it. I do think they do have a small problem with the design which I hope they will address at some point. There seems see to be extra wire that just sort of hangs there like Linda mentioned. I don't know if it catches on something or if the small plug that goes into the amplifier isn't a real tight fit but I will be talking and have to stop and push the plug in tighter b/c I realize the amp isn't working.It's not a big deal once you get use to it. Radio Shack has a much cheaper version if you don't need as much volume.I keep that one at home.

Good luck.

Mary B







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Posted by: John Brenner ®

09/09/2002, 08:02:43
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Thanks for all of the recent good input on voice amplifiers. I was going to check out Radio Shack, but was curious about the Chattervox that you are all talking about. Where does one go/look to look into a Chattervox and roughly what do they go for vs the Radio Shack version.

Do you find that it helps during the breathy time after a botox shot? I have been having 2 - 3 week periods post botox where I am spasm free but have no volume. Trying to speak without any kind of amplicaton is a huge strain on my voice.

Thanks,

John

AD & AB /SD







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Posted by: William Vanderlinde ®

09/09/2002, 09:02:14
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Hi John,

If you are spasm-free but have no volume, there is a good chance that you will find a voice amplifier helpful.

The Chattervox and several other types of voice amplifiers can be purchased through Luminaud, Inc. Make sure you also order a microphone as Luminaud sells those separately. A web search on "Chattervox" will come up with a number of other sources. Personally, I use a device which looks similar but has slightly differenct circuitry that is called the PA-3. It can be purchased through Lightspeed Technologies. In either case expect to spend about $200.

This bulletin board has a policy against posting links to commercial web sites, but if you put "Luminaud" and "Lightspeed Technologies" into a search enginer such as Google you should be able to find their web sites very quickly.

best,

Bill Vanderlinde

AB/SD

Columbia, Maryland






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