Microphones

Those who cannot hold a microphone, prefer or need both hands free may get good results by choosing a specialty microphone. Do you have shaky hands, or a poor grip? If so, you may improve a hand held microphone's performance by bracing 2 fingers, the palm or heel of the hand, on your chin. If you find you still can't get good enough results with these "tricks", you may want to consider a hands free microphone.

HANDS FREE Microphones
Weights given include cord and plug. Microphones have 1/8. (3.5mm) plug. All microphones (except throat microphone) come with a windscreen to cut down on distortions from sibilant "S" and popping "P's", to protect the microphone from saliva.

DynaMic Headset Microphone
Unidirectional microphone on the end of an adjustable stem that holds its position - microphone attaches on the right side only. The headband fits adult sized heads only and is NOT adjustable.
Weight: 1.5 oz.
Cord: 3 ft. 9 in.

DynaMic Collar Microphone
Unidirectional microphone on a gooseneck stem wrapping around the neck allowing it to be bent to the left or right side of the mouth. Best positioned as shown . at lip level, but well to one side so you speak across the face of the microphone. Please note, this microphone does NOT move when the head turns, so you can easily turn your head away from it to cough, clear your throat, eat, drink, etc. . you must also remember to turn your head back to the proper position for speaking. If you are active, you will need to pin the microphone under the collar to avoid its bouncing around.
Weight: 3.5 oz., including cord and plug.
Cord: 3 ft.

Transdermal (throat) Microphone
The transdermal microphone provides a louder, clearer voice than other throat microphones because of its proximity. It has as a unique spring neckband with comfortable, inconspicuous, stable positioning. The voice will not be as clear as with a microphone at the lip line, because this unit will amplify body noises, (i.e. when turning the head rapidly, and swallowing, any extraneous sounds). It is not ideal for some social situations and it wouldn't usually be the first choice for someone who could use another type of microphone.
Weight: 1 oz.
Cord: 3 ft.

Hi-Gain 3-Way Headband Microphone
Versatile unidirectional microphone offers good amplification - even for breathy or wispy voices. The microphone is on the end of an adjustable stem that holds its position. Can be worn 3 ways, as illustrated: around the back of the head; over the top of the head; around the neck. Head pad and microphone may be switched to the opposite side, for left or right orientation. Fits adult size head but can be adjusted, here, at Professional Speech Aid Service, for small sized heads. If the head measures less than 16" (from the outside corner of one eye around the back of the head to the outside corner of the other eye), give us that measurement when ordering.
Mounted on a spring loaded, steel headband.
Weight: 1.5 oz.
Cord: 4 ft. 6 in.

NOTE: Use DynaMic Headset Microphone, Hi-Gain 3-Way Headband Microphone and DynaMic Collar Microphone for the Rand Amp ONLY if the voice is very weak or wispy, and to help enforce strict limitations on voice use (a louder voice can overdrive and distort the Rand Amp's small speaker).

For best results with a personal amplifier, any microphone (except the Throat Microphone) should be at the lip line, almost touching! This gives the most amplification with the least effort and will cut down on feedback problems.