What is a Throat Microphone?
A throat microphone is a device that amplifies the voice by way of the throat rather than the mouth like a traditional microphone. It picks up sound waves more directly from the vocal chords and can arguably produce a clearer vocal sound than other amplification devices. It is used in a variety of situations to cut down on outside noise interference. The throat microphone was supposedly first used in military applications. Throat amplification allows the user to speak in a quieter tone with the same amplification as traditional microphones. Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) teams and other ground forces could therefore use them with less chance of being heard by opposing forces. They are also sometimes located inside of an aeronautic helmet or safety helmet. The technology was later picked up by those in the music industry and other stage shows. The throat microphone is particularly helpful in situations with a noisy atmosphere. Nightclubs and large stage shows use them most frequentl
