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'''R440 ECHO''' - This is the most recent model the company produces. Additionally to features inherited from the previous models, the R440 also allows for adjusting the timbre of the voice. All these setting are now programmable and can be saved as different pre-sets.
 
'''R440 ECHO''' - This is the most recent model the company produces. Additionally to features inherited from the previous models, the R440 also allows for adjusting the timbre of the voice. All these setting are now programmable and can be saved as different pre-sets.
  
All models come with an additional rechargeable battery and a battery charger both sold together with the devices.
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All models come with an additional rechargeable battery and a battery charger that are sold together with the devices.
  
 
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The series of devices is directed towards laryngectomy patients that lost their ability to produce speech. The usage of an electrolarynxs allows the to communicate in a quick and natural manner without resorting to other means such as pen and paper.
  
 
=== Company & People ===
 
=== Company & People ===

Revision as of 14:20, 4 February 2016

http://www.romet.us/electro-larynx-models.html

Romet is a series of electrolarynxes developed by an American company Romet Inc. The model series consists of four devices: R120, R210, R310, and R440 ECHO.

Main characteristics

The overall appearance between the individual models differ only marginally. The devices are roughly palm-sized and shaped as a barrel. The control features are present on the body of the devices. The material the devices are made of plastics with soft outside cover more comfortable handling. Each is powered by a one 9V rechargeable lithium-ion battery. All the models have an adjustable head, that allows for finer tuning of the produced sound. The individual differences between the devices are discussed below:

R120 - This is the most basic model of the series. It has a plastic barrel and features a basic on and off setting button. The user has no control over the volume or pitch of the artificial voice.

R210 - This model replaces the R120. It's body is made from polished aluminium and the device features on and off switch as well as two sliders that allow the user to control the volume and the pitch of the produced voice.

R310 - This model features a nonslip coating of the device's barrel. It is otherwise identical to R210.

R440 ECHO - This is the most recent model the company produces. Additionally to features inherited from the previous models, the R440 also allows for adjusting the timbre of the voice. All these setting are now programmable and can be saved as different pre-sets.

All models come with an additional rechargeable battery and a battery charger that are sold together with the devices.

Purpose

The series of devices is directed towards laryngectomy patients that lost their ability to produce speech. The usage of an electrolarynxs allows the to communicate in a quick and natural manner without resorting to other means such as pen and paper.

Company & People

http://www.romet.us/about-our-company.html

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