LightSpeed Technologies LES 600 Series user manual Tips on Using Classroom Amplification

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Tips on Using Classroom

Amplification

These helpful suggestions are provided to maximize the successful use of your new Classroom Amplification system:

•Involve your students in this new process right from the beginning. When setting the volume, ask the students, “What is the correct volume?” (Each level will seem “louder” for them than you.) Ask, “When should we use the hand-held microphone?” Some teachers introduce the system by passing the hand-held microphone around the room for each student to say hello.

•With the Lavaliere and Flexible Collar Microphone, position the microphone so that it is 4-5 inches from your mouth. This allows a good signal to be picked up yet is far enough from the mouth to minimize extraneous noises generated during speech. Keep the foam cover on the microphone to help reduce additional noise.

•Speak in a natural voice. A normal conversational speech level should provide an adequate speech signal. It is not necessary to increase the intensity of your voice because the FM system is providing adequate amplification (approximately 5-10 dB) above your normal voice level.

•Avoid wearing jewelry that may rub or knock against the microphone or mic cord and produce unwanted noise.

•Find a safe, secure place away from excessive heat, cold or dampness for overnight storage of the Transmitter and Hand-held Microphone. Do not wrap the cord around the Transmitter.

•Use the on/off control on the Transmitter to mute the system when needed (such as during private conversations with a student, parent, or other classroom visitor). Since this equipment is sometimes capable of transmitting more than 100 feet, private conversations in the hallway, in the staff room or on the playground may also be broadcast to the class if the Transmitter is not turned off!