Hi Beth,
 
Not sure how helpful this will be, but I think the Oregon Coast Aquarium tried out a waistband amplifier in 2001. I don't know how long they used them for, or which brand, or it they are still using them, but you might try contacting their volunteer manager (541-867-3474 ext. 5315).
 
Good Luck.
Keni
 
Keni Sturgeon
Curator of Programs and Education
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Brown University
300 Tower Street
Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-8388
 

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From: Museum discussion list on behalf of Elizabeth Spinelli
Sent: Thu 3/15/2007 12:24 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Waistband



Hello All!!!

This is the second time I am sending this thank you to those who responded.

My Name is Beth; I am a recent graduate from a museum studies program and
have just started a new job working for a museum in Manhattan as a
volunteer supervisor.  Part of my job is to work on finding auditory aides for
the docents to use on tour.  We are currently using Newton Waistband
Amplifiers.  They are ok not great.  Have any of you used them before, if so
do you have trouble with the batteries?  If anyone has suggestions on what
products might work better.  We are looking for something not to expensive
and not to heavy some of our docents can not physically handle something
too bulky

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks,
Beth

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