Where can we get "throat microphones". We want those microphones for
telephone usage that will only transmit the speech of the user and
cancel completely background noise. NOTE: Not noise cancelling
headsets, but throat microphones.

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Request for Question Clarification by joey-ga on 10 May 2002 14:55 PDT

What type of phones do you need these for?  Cell phones, land-line
phones, or two-way radios?

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Clarification of Question by headsetsdotcom-ga on 10 May 2002 15:09 PDT

Land Line phones. For use in an office.

Hi there!

Our search returned the following results:

This product at this link is produced by a German company:
http://www.holmco.de/pdf/iv-2e.pdf

They have an American representative at the information below:
Erie Aviation International, Inc.
1607 Asbury Road 
Erie, PA 16505
USA 
Phone (814) 838 8934
Fax (814) 833 3672

SED carries several models of throat microphones (they show them with
their own headsets but it seems other headsets are also suitable):
http://www.sed01.com/throatmic.shtml
You can call them directly at:
1-800-665-2740

Sytronics carries a throat microphone as well:
http://www.sytronics.com/highres/modsim/vhic.html
You can contact them at:
Phone: (937) 431-6106
Email: Tim.Choate@sytronics.com

Pryme is the first site so far that seems to sell their throat
microphone online, you can purchase it here ($19-$22). This unit does
have an earpiece so it may not meet your requirement, but still worth
checking out:
http://www.alfenterprises.com/PrymeSpeakerMics.htm


Otto Engineering offers a "Tactical Throat Microphone" which seems to
meet your requirements:
http://www.ottoeng.com/comm/throathome.htm
Here is a description from the website (there is a picture also):
"This comfortable, lightweight unit - perfect for many tactical
applications - is available with an earphone and acoustic tube. The
Throat Mic element is sensitive enough to pick up even a whisper, and
will provide you clear and consistent communications for the following
recommended applications: SWAT, SRT, HRT and Hazardous Materials
Response..

The Tactical Throat Microphone comfortably fits around your neck, and
has an adjustable elastic strap. A flexible bar allows for completely
adjusting the contour of the elastic strap on the front of the neck,
and the unit comes standard with an 80mm body PTT."
There was a phone number where you can direct orders:
1-888-234-OTTO

Since this type of product seems to be made for aviation and
simulation purposes it isn't available at any mainstream online
shopping websites.

The results were obtained from this Google search:

://www.google.ca/search?q=%22throat+microphones%22&hl=en&meta=

Hope you found something you liked here...but if you require help on
any of the information please feel free to post a clarification :)

Cheers!
answerguru-ga

Great stuff as always. Thanks

Most of the above microphones are for use in 2-way radios, which have
different interfaces than telephones.  I was able to find one company
that sells a basic throat mic designed for cell phones, with a 2.5mm
headset plug, which is standard for most telephones that accept
headsets.  They are, however, a retail outlet, as I assume you are
too.  Here is the link:
http://www.safetyglasses.com/hfree.html

Good luck.