ABOUT THE COMPANION MICS
The Companion Mics
™
project began in 1992, and has gone through five
development phases: 1) ultra low-power digital transmission; 2) low-cost
FM systems; 3) high-cost FM systems; 4) low-power digital security-alarm
systems; and 5) the present system, a 2.4 GHz spread-spectrum
(digital frequency hopping) system. None of the first four systems provided
adequate bandwidth and/or signal-to-noise ratio. The Companion Mics
system has both.
The Companion Mics system was developed to help those who have
significant difficulty understanding conversation in background noise, such
as encountered in restaurants and other noisy places. Our quality of life
depends to a great extent on our ability to communicate with family and
friends. When this ability is compromised, there is a tendency to withdraw.
With the Companion Mics system, those who have been excluded from
conversation in noisy places can enjoy social situations and fully participate
again.
BENEFITS
The Companion Mics system enables up to four talkers to speak to a
single listener. The microphones in this system give up to a ten-to-one
decrease in the relative noise level that is heard by the listener, which
makes it possible to carry on a normal conversation even in high levels of
background noise. The units use lithium polymer rechargeable batteries.
Battery life is 10-13 hours, which gives ample use time for most
applications. A complete charge takes 2-3 hours. To conserve battery
life, the system automatically times out and turns off after a period of
inactivity.
IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE TO ALL USERS
It is easy to forget that you are wearing Companion Mics. If you leave the
conversation, or want to have a private conversation with someone, be
sure to disconnect from the system.
The operating range of this
system can be 150 feet or more, so even if you are across a
room or away from the conversation, the Listener may be able to
hear you!
