Talara
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The Talara-32 is a simple communication aid that records human voice and other sounds for playback. Simply record messages and play them back.
Online Price: $790.00
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Need to re-record?—just do it—the Talara-32 adjusts its memory automatically. It is an electronic communication device with levels, direct and switch/scanning access and flexible size key patterns making it easily customizable for both children and adults with wide ranging abilities and needs. It is similar in many respects to the popular ZYGO
Macaw, however the Talara is simpler and some of the more sophisticated
functions of the Macaw are not available in the Talara — to make a more
straightforward device where you don't need to pay for features you
won't be using.
The Talara has 2 modes: PLAY — this mode is for the user. The messages
are selected and spoken when the user selects a key either by pressing
it directly, or by using a switch with scanning. The messages are
usually represented with a paper overlay, which may display pictures,
photos, graphics or words. RECORD — this mode is for the support people
who will be setting up the device for the user. In this mode the support
person can set the size of the keys and record the messages. Some
characteristics are changed using controls on the side of the unit
(i.e., scan speed and scanning mode).
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The number and size of keys can be readily changed to suit people with
varying visual, physical and cognitive abilities. All the key patterns
shown below are able to be set, providing the opportunity to change key
patterns according to development or changes of the user. All levels
must have the same key-pattern.
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The 45 minutes of available recording time can be used flexibly. There
is no restriction of recording time per key, as there often is with
other devices in this category.
• The hinged overlay retainer makes overlay exchange easy.
• Its simplicity and light weight.
 Product
Details:
keyguards: optional, hinged for easy overlay insertion and are available
for each of the standard key patterns
Levels: 4 - user selectable
Maximum number of messages: 127 (4 levels of 32, less one)
Keyboard size: 11.5 x 7.75 inches (29.2 cm W x 19.7 cm H)
Weight: 1.75 lbs (0.8 kg)
Keyboard Force Required: 4 oz (114 gr)
Keys: 4 x 8 pattern, 2.9 cm (1-1/8 in) square, 3.2 cm (1-1/4 in) between
centers
Microphone: internal
Speaker: 7.6 cm (3 in) internal permanent magnet speaker
User accessible functions: volume control and levels
Overlay protection: A transparent hinged keyboard cover to protect
overlays
Enlarged-key patterns: 2 x 1, 4 x 1, 2 x 2, 2 x 4, 4 x 4
Mounting: Threaded holes on bottom
Battery Pack: Removeable battery pack.
Ergonomic Wedge Shape: Wedge shape, with the front height being 1/2 inch
(1.3 cm)and the back height being 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
Scanning: Visual modes for single switch access: manual-linear & inverse
/ automatic linear / row-column
Power: 4 x AA alkaline cells
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