Getting Started
Using the HandyMic may at first require an extra
effort because in doing so, you are showing every-
one that you have a hearing loss. Try to ignore
this. Explain your situation. It may be a good idea
to practise on your family or friends. Everyone
will probably accept speaking into a microphone
when they hear that it gives you the possibility of
following a conversation on terms equal to – or
perhaps even better than – people with normal
hearing. So, never hesitate to ask someone to
carry and talk into the microphone.
Operating Range
Whether you use the HandyMic or the MicroVox
transmitter, the MicroLink system has an operat-
ing range of 7-15 meters (20-50 feet) in a normal
meeting room, classroom, dining or living room
when the external antenna is used. Without the
external antenna connected to the HandyMic, the
microphone stand serves as an antenna. But in
this case, the operating range is limited to a maxi-
mum of 1.5 meters (4.5 feet).
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