theatrical head movements while
speaking.
1. Form the snake-like collar mic around
the back of your neck bringing the
microphone capsule to a clock position
of 11am (from the left) or 1pm (from
the right) relative to the mouth.
2. To stabilize the collar mic it is
possible to form the microphone
body over your shoulder or wear it
under a shirt or coat collar.
3. Turn approximately 2-3” of the collar mic body upward
toward the corner of your mouth.
4. Position the microphone capsule labeled FRONT) approximately
1-2” from the corner of the mouth to avoid breath blasts
during speaking from falling directly on the microphone
capsule. Breath blasts are what cause the dreaded “Popping P’s”
and other vocal distortions that are disturbing to listeners.
5. With the amplifier turned off, insert the 3.5mm microphone
plug into the jack on top of the amplifier body adjacent to the
volume control and pilot light.
6. Turn the amplifier on by turning the volume control clockwise.
7. Gradually increase the amplifier volume to approximately the
11 o’clock position while speaking at a consistent volume level.
8. When you perceive your voice is loud enough, reduce the
volume slightly. This is done because you are standing
behind the speaker and your voice is actually considerably
louder than you perceive.
Wearing the "Transdermal" Neck Microphone
NOTE: Due to its extremely high sensitivity, this microphone is not
appropriate for applications amplifying normal voice. It is designed to
permit individuals with severe voice impairment to benefit from
ChatterVox amplification.
Placement of the Transdermal microphone is a bit of an art. Each
individual has a point on their neck where the clearest and most
intelligible sound is present. It is necessary to locate this “Soft” or
“Sweet” spot by trial and error. It is most often located in the
fleshy area off-axis from the normal position of the larynx.
2. Loop one end of the lanyard cord over one leg of the
mounting yoke and secure to the yoke with its slip ring.
3. Loop the lanyard cord around the back of your neck and
hook the other end of the lanyard cord to the second leg of
the mounting yoke. We suggest you again use the slip ring to
secure the lanyard cord to the leg.
4. Position the microphone now hanging on your chest at a level
approximately 6” below your mouth. This is approximately
equal to the height of your closed fist with thumb extended.
Use the black slip ring on the lanyard cord to secure this
position.
5. Turn the amplifier on by turing the volume control clockwise.
6. Gradually increase the amplifier volume while speaking at a
consistent volume level.
7. When you perceive your voice is loud enough, reduce the
volume slightly. This is done because you are standing
behind the speaker and your voice is actually considerably
louder than you perceive.
AWord About FEEDBACK
Your new ChatterVox is, in the end, a “Public Address or PA
System”. It has a microphone, an amplifier and a speaker. As
such, it obeys the same laws of sound physics and acoustics that
rule the performance of the sound system at Carnegie Hall. If you
violate these laws, the system will “Feedback” (squeal). Feedback
occurs when the sound from the speaker is picked up by the
microphone and a regenerative cycle begins.
The basic rules to avoid or minimize potential for Feedback are as
follows:
1. Use only the minimum amplification necessary to make
communication possible.
2. Do not point the speaker located on
the front of the ChatterVox amplifier toward the microphone.
