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Special Voice Amplified Phones for People with Very Weak Voices

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D.

A man wrote:

I thought there was a cordless phone out there that could do all the things that a regular phone could do, but could also amplify my voice as well as the voice of the person I am talking to?

I’m not aware of any voice amplified cordless (or cell) phone currently available. There are special desktop phones that give up to 26 dB of outgoing voice amplification if needed.

These phones are for people who have had throat operations, damaged vocal cords, or otherwise have exceptionally weak voices.

If you are also hard of hearing, you can get a phone that also has up to 35 dB of incoming amplification. That way you can hear the person at the other end, and they will be able to hear you.

There are also special portable devices that will amplify a person’s voice. Again, these are for people with exceptionally weak voices, or those with damaged vocal cords. The extra 12 or 15 dB these devices produce makes it possible for those around them with normal hearing to hear them.

If you are interested in a portable voice amplifier, or voice amplified phone, email me at neil@hearinglosshelp.com and I’ll help you find the best device for your needs.

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  1. Deb says

    March 22, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    I am very interested in outgoing voice amplifiers that can be used with phones. Thank you, Deb

    Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    December 9, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    I need a device to make my voice louder. I talk in a whisper.

    Reply
    • Neil Bauman, Ph.D. says

      December 9, 2017 at 1:22 PM

      Hi Rebecca:

      There are several voice amplifiers available that amplify your voice up to 15 dB without feedback. Prices range from around $180.00 to $250.00 depending on features and microphones used. I can get them for you although I do not list them on this website.

      If you are interested, email me privately (neil@hearinglosshelp.com) and I’ll help you get the one that will work best for you.

      Cordially,

      Neil

      Reply
  3. Shannon Porter says

    January 18, 2023 at 9:23 AM

    Hello, I have spasmodic dysphonia and a very weak voice. I am looking for just a phone receiver that will amplify my voice that is compatible with any handset so that I can just plug it in to a shared phone at work. Do you know of any out there? Thank yoU!

    Reply
    • Neil Bauman, Ph.D. says

      January 18, 2023 at 11:04 AM

      Hi Shannon:

      Up to a year or so ago, there was a wonderful gizmo that would do exactly what you want. Unfortunately, the company no longer makes them, and the other voice amplified handsets that used to be available are no longer available either.

      All that I can find is one phone with a voice-amplified handset with the amplifier in the handset that POSSIBLY will work with your business phone. No guarantees as various phones are wired differently and there’s no way to know ahead of time whether it will be compatible. But at least it has a chance of working like you want.

      So, here’s the deal. You can order this phone, unplug the handset from the phone base and plug it into your business phone base and see if it works. If so, you are happy. If not, send it back and get your money back. This is all I can find that is available now.

      You can get this phone at Diglo. They are very reputable and will give you your money back if it doesn’t work. Here is the link to this phone.

      https://www.diglo.com/speech-amplified-phone;sku=HC-SPAMP;s=514;p=HC-SPAMP

      You can’t purchase the handset separately from the phone, but if the handset works for you, it may be worth the $100.00 it costs.

      Because of it’s “old” handset shape, it probably won’t hang up on modern phone bases, but that is not a problem. Just use the phone’s original handset to hang up. To answer the phone, take the phone’s handset off the phone and lay it on your desk, then pick up the amplified handset and use it.

      Cordially,

      Neil

      Reply

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