ZaVox Speech Amplifier

The ZaVox Speech Amplifier is a small portable aid that is worn on the body. It is useful for people who have quiet speech. The ZaVox amplifies the speech. Only outgoing breath, such as a whisper, is necessary to enable to ZaVox to provide amplification.

• Amplify quiet or weak voices
• Help prevent vocal abuse

Anyone who has a very quiet or weak voice may be an appropriate user of the ZaVox. The volume of speech is amplified through the ZaVox with no change to clarity. A Speech Pathologist should be consulted to determine suitability.

The ZaVox is also used by people who need to talk for long periods or raise their voices for specific activities. We know of classroom teachers who use the ZaVox to prevent vocal abuse caused by straining the voice.

Others who are currently finding the ZaVox useful are people with Parkinson's Disease and Motor Neurone Disease — conditions in which the voice may become inaudible. The volume of speech may be reduced by a range of conditions and the ZaVox can be used to amplify speech regardless of the cause.