Its super small and light, but loud enough for my classroom. Recently, I was really sick, and the medication I have to take leaves my throat raw, and dry, so I lose my voice a lot. And I teach French. Since, I can't do that without a voice, I have to use an amplifier so I can talk after first period.
It is great. Its loud enough for my students to hear me with straining my voice. Its portable, so it works while I'm walking in the hallways or library, or outside-- anywhere! It is saving my voice. And I think that one thing teachers take for granted is their voice.
We speak a lot. More than many other subject teachers. And that can wear on your vocal flaps and damage them. Especially if you are raising your voice often. I've retrained myself to speak normally with an amplifier. And it has made such a difference.
With my students, they can hear me. Even if there is a little chatter. Some of my students are hard of hearing, and this has helped them too. My classroom is calmer because I'm speaking more calmly-- not having to project my voice so much.
I paid $45.00 for my PA on Amazon.ca. It comes with the microphone, a belt so you can wear your speaker, and USB cable for charging. One full charge lasts me all day. You can play music through the speaker from a USB drive too. If you are worried about your voice, or if you have never thought about the wear and tear on your voice, consider getting some type of amp. Your voice with thank you.
** This is not a sponsored post. I'm just an Amp convert. It has helped me immensely. I hope it can help someone else.
