How to Install a Sound System for Teachers with Voice Problems

Teachers use their voices eight to ten hours every day to communicate and teach their chosen subjects. This amount of use, like any tool frequently used, suffers wear and tare over time and use. The use of their voice is critical to their job function and should be cared for and conserved so that it will function for the many days months and years of the teachers career.A simple method of saving voice, pitch, and strength is by amplifying the voice using simple technology.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Uni-directional head-set microphone
• 1/8 inch adapter
• Stereo

Setting up a simply voice amplifier

1. Purchase a wireless uni directional head set/microphone combinations at any electronics store. Low cost units are readily available and very inexpensive.

2. Get an 1/8 inch adapter that will plug into the headset/microphone unit and plug into the stereo unit for non-wireless systems.

3. Purchase a stereo with the capacity to project sound from the front of the classroom to the back. Small, portable stereo units are inexpensive. Avoid pricey stereo units as there is no need to spend a lot of money for this component . You still get excellent sound projection from the less expensive alternatives.

4. Insure that the head-set microphone will work in tandem with the stereo unit. Consult electronics staff to obtain the right adapter to match the system use decide on.

5. Position stereo unit on a desk or shelf behind the desk and have a student stand in the back of the classroom and indicate if the unit can be heard from that distance. Adjust volume as necessary to project sound at the appropriate distance.

Tips & Warnings

• All the components for this system can be purchased at any electronics store inexpensively.
• Take all precautions necessary when working with electronics to avoid small shocks or system damage.