Inflatable cushions! Of course. Thanks Tom. It makes sense.
Hmmm. Now I am thinking this might be a fun project to make.
j
tk7859 wrote:
> --- In Jim Lee <> wrote:
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>> Thanks Rob.
>> That is indeed the source. The exact link is:
>> http://www.museumwaalsdorp.nl/en/littleli.html.
>> It appears to be something more sophisticated than a simple ear horn. I
>> am really curious about the tubes that look like stethoscope tubes
>> leading to a cord attached to the operator's clothing.
>> some place.
>> Jim
>>
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> Hi Jim
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> It puzzled me too.
>
> It could be that the headpiece is held firm against the head by
> inflateable cushions that fit around the ears. In which case the
> "stethoscope" tubes would be used by the operator to inflate the
> cushions until they were comfortable and held the apparatus firmly to
> the head. There seems to be a mouthpiece at the end of the tube.
>
> No need to agonise over choice of mic/recorder when using this. But
> would it be true stereo?
>
> Cheers
>
> Tom Robinson
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