Each year, people lose their voice to disease and injury. Some recover normally, while others require medical intervention to restore oratorical ability. Still, despite the best efforts of natural healing and medical intervention, some people remain mute. For those who require help for their voices to be heard, ACME labs introduces the amazing Bravissimo Vocal Output Exciter.
This extended rote takes the form of a dainty torc, tapering from two centimeters wide at its midpoint to half a centimeter at either end. Strands of lightweight alloys and composite materials woven together around the central piezoelectric crystal pickup form a lightweight structure to house the microminiaturized audio circuitry. Both durable and aesthetically pleasing, the sleek lines and intricate pattern provide a look more often associated with costume jewelry or fashion accessories than with a medical device.
But, as the ad reads, don't let its thin form, elegant lines, and light weight mislead you into mistaking it for just another pretty bauble providing aesthetic form at the expense of practical function. Patented transverters mix physical motion from the mouth and throat with neural impulses from the speech centers of the brain to create a complex electrical waveform. With no perceptible delay, the Bravissimo digitally processes the biological signals, synthesizes vocal output, modulates for vocal inflection, and amplifies the waveform into a normal, natural speaking voice.
Simple and painless to operate, activate the device by slipping it around the neck next to the skin. Calibration typically takes less than 30 seconds and consists of the wearer speaking the age-old phrase "testing, testing, one-two-three, testing, testing, one-two-three". After the device has been calibrated and during a lull in the conversation, (30 seconds or more of vocal inactivity) power-saving circuitry places the Bravissimo amplifier in stand-by mode, to be instantly awakened at the next spoken word. To turn off the Bravissimo and conserve battery life, simply remove it from around the neck.
The sealed and fully water-impervious construction makes owner maintenance of the Bravissimo simple. Behind the central crystal, accessable from the back of the torc, a one centimeter circular cover twists open to offer access to the battery compartment. A standard CR2031 wafer battery, available nearly any store selling watches or watchbands, powers the Bravissimo for up to 24 hours of use.
Keep in mind that the Bravissimo is a sensitive device. Just like your old voice, it is not built to withstand the rigors of a Congressional filibuster, any prolonged activity as a telemarketer, starring in or hosting marathon late-night infomercials, or screaming out the vocals with a heavy metal rock band night after night.
Remember that making small talk in normal, conversational tones takes a toll on the wafer battery; speaking (or singing) loudly takes a heavy toll on the battery. If you've been yelling out encouragement for several hours and your voice starts to go out... chances are, it's because your Bravissimo needs a rest... and probably a new battery, too.
And, yes, the Bravissimo does need to rest. It's a good idea to take the Bravissimo off at least a few hours every day to avoid loss of voice; this gives the structural elements of the Bravissimo a chance to rest and reinitialize.
Finally, the estimated operating life of the transverter is one year of near-continuous use. Actual life of the Bravissimo may differ.
How it works: Medical technology and physics, according to the manufacturer. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!