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Item Details

BIGmack Communicator Speech Generating Device

ILC Reference NO 61:04:012
Item sourced from ILC QLD database


BIGmack

Short Description
The BIGmack Communicator is a speech generating device which enables a single message to be produced. Messages are stored with digitised speech (human speech). The BIGmack can be accessed directly by touching the large switch on the top or indirectly via a single switch. Can be customised.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

Features
INPUT: - Coverage Vocabulary (single message only)

OUTPUT: - Digitised speech (human voice)
- Human voice is recorded on to the device in a similar manner to a tape recorder.

FEATURES: - It can be connected to a switch adapted toy or appliance and power these as well as producing the voice-output message. Will power the toy or appliance for as long as the message is played.

DEVICE: - Single mechanical switch with interchangeable switch tops (blue, red, green and yellow).

DISPLAY: - Customisable.
- Messages can be represented on the surface of the device by a system to suit the user such as pictures, photos, commercially available symbols, words or phrases. The BIGmack now comes with a Snap Switch Cap for attaching symbols / photos to the top of the device.

MEMORY CAPACITY: - The single message recorded can be up to 2 minutes in length.

POWER: - 9 volt battery



Models
BIGmack and LITTLEmack (smaller in size- 64mm diameter).

Method Of Use
- Direct access via pointing or a pointing device.
- Can also be accessed via a single external switch.


Options
COLOURS: Come with interchangeable switch tops (red, blue, green, yellow) and switch cap. Carry Strap, Switchskins (pack of 2), further Snap Switch Caps can be purchased separately.

Dimensions
Standard
Height............................................ 70 mm
Overall Diameter.................................. From 130 mm to 160 mm
Weight (kg)....................................... 0.5 kg
Key/Cell Size..................................... 130 mm, Diameter


Warranty
12 months

Place Of Manufacture
United States of America

Display Item On Loan From
BIGmack and LITTLEmack owned by LifeTec.
Please be aware that to trial some items an individual consult may be required and a fee may be required for this service. Please contact LifeTec Queensland for more details.


Display Information
LifeTec may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact LifeTec on 07-3552 9000 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
LIBERATOR PTY LTD,   NORWOOD, SA
NOVITATECH REGENCY PARK ENGINEERING,   REGENCY PARK, SA
SPECTRONICS,   UNDERWOOD, QLD
TECHNABILITY,   BROOKVALE, NSW
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA P/L,   SILVAN, VIC

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