#MaskHack2

Likely Jan Lukaslikelyjanlukas@mstdn.ca
2024-02-28

So here it is, my #ElastomericRespirator with #MaskHack1 (#humidification) and #MaskHack2 (#amplification), plus bonus #beautification of the lurid magenta P100 filters by using blue fabric slipcovers.

Hope these ideas help folks who might be facing similar challenges when using respirators! 🙂

30/fin

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A hacked 3M 6500-series elastomeric mask with blue slipcovers covering magenta P100 filters. 

The interior of the mask has a silicone lipstick protector cut to shape holding a folded square of disposable paper towel for humidification, as well as two earbuds threaded into place at each side of the mouth. 

None of this interferes with the operation of the respirator.

Earbuds are wired, connected to a small blue amplifier/speaker on an adjustable neck lanyard.
Likely Jan Lukaslikelyjanlukas@mstdn.ca
2024-02-28

So, for #MaskHack2, swap out the teacher amplifier's mic for a pair of small headphones/earbuds.

If you thread the headphones/earbuds through the lipstick protector, you can also position them just below each edge of you mouth--and coincidentally further from your nose!

#speech
#amplification
#SpeechAmplification
#microphone
#earbuds
#repurposed

28/x

Tiny earbud headphones acting as microphones inside an elastomeric mask for use with an external amplifier/speaker. The wires are threaded through a silicone lipstick protector which keeps them away from the skin and retains them in place just below each side of the mouth.
Likely Jan Lukaslikelyjanlukas@mstdn.ca
2024-02-28

Sometimes, though, I need to be heard by people who don't know ASL and that I actually care about enough to either take on the personal pain arising from wearing a disposable respirator, or do #MaskHack2: amplification.

23/x

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