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Hi Martin,

I've used Smart Amps with good success, especially if you can:  a)  
localize the sound in the first place with audio domes, etc.  and b)  
don't run "endless loop" audio.

Good luck!


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On Jun 3, 2009, at Wednesday, Jun 3     11:59 AM, Martin Weiss wrote:

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> I need to combat noise drowning out exhibits.
>
> Has anyone experience with Smart Amps, that raise the level of sound  
> in
> exhibits by measuring ambient sound levels?
>
> I found
> http://www.stoplisten.com/pdfs/smartampv2_instructions.pdf
>
> but there maybe others. Any thoughts or experiences?
>
> Martin
>
> -- 
> Martin Weiss, PhD
> Science Interpretation, Consultant
> New York Hall of Science
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