C**N
🎤 Whisper Loudly: The Vocal Dampener for Stress-Free Singers! 🎶
This vocal dampener is a bit of a toy, but it could come in handy if you're in a dorm or apartment and need to belt out some notes without disturbing your neighbors. It’s a great option if you need to sing loudly but want to keep the noise level down. It comes in two parts, and the inner piece can be washed for hygiene. If I needed a way to sing loudly without disturbing others, this would be a perfect solution. However, the experience isn’t entirely organic. Adding a strap to keep it in place while freeing your hands would make it feel much more practical for extended use.✨ Pros:Ideal for Performers 🎭: Perfect for singers, actors, or anyone who needs to practice vocal techniques without causing a racket.Compact & Portable 👜: Light enough to take anywhere, making it easy to carry for those on the go.Effective Soundproofing 🔇: Reduces noise by up to 30 decibels, ensuring your vocal practice stays private.Ergonomic Design 💆♂️: Provides a snug fit for various face shapes, ensuring comfort during use.⚠️ Cons:Not Organic 🤖: The design feels a bit unnatural, and it may take time to get used to.No Hands-Free Option 🙆♂️: A strap to secure it would make the device feel more practical for longer use.💡 Bottom Line: If you’re in need of a vocal dampener that balances practicality with noise reduction, this could be a great choice. However, some improvements in comfort and functionality would make it a perfect accessory for performers. 🎤**
F**R
If you sing or speak publicly often, it’s a great tool to have…
I’m liking the design. If you pull out the foam piece, and put it in upside down, it allows for some blow by and less pressure, or if you want the pressure, you can keep it as is. I have used a number of different designs on products to aid in singing and breath control, and I really like this one. It’s just easy and effective, plus it’s not very expensive so it’s a win.Why does this work? It’s like singing into a wet towel if the inset is turned one way, or singing into a glass pressed onto your face when the inset is turned the opposite way. I remember as a teen watching singers warm up for rock bands using the wet towel method, this is a similar feel, and it does work.Don’t let negative reviews fool you on this, it took a half a second to figure it out, it’s a no brainer and I use it. Especially on cooler temp days, and early mornings, and allergy days, or times when I just want to work on range improvement, it’s a great tool to warm up with for singing or speaking.
S**S
Admirably Manufactured Junk
You can't really practice singing into this thing. It creates a seal that alters harmonics, so you can't gauge what kind of tone you're getting, plus the back pressure from the seal alters how much air you have to use. As a scream-suppressing device, it isn't very satisfying, and in what reasonable situation would I have this with me when I need to scream?The package includes a very basic box, with a drawstring carrying case, some odor/moisture packets, and some cleaning instructionsI would write this off as complete junk, but the quality of the molding is rather impressive; Perfectly uniform and clean, with the inner and outer parts fitting together perfectlyUnfortunately, it has that "I'm going to stink of cheap rubber no matter how many times you wash me" smell, so after I submit this review, this handsome object will be going straight into the trash
C**E
Added to my daughters music box
Picked this up for my daughter who's a budding singer. Here is her review: As a vocalist, the vocal dampener is a really cool thing to have in your musical tool kit. While it is a little tricky to find the right placement over your face, the dampener proves to be a semi effective alternative to soundproofed practice rooms. Obviously handheld dampeners can only do so much, but as long as you’re not solely belting Wicked, you should be fine.
M**R
Portable and Effective
Absolutely perfect if you are a singer, or if you have a crappy job and feel the need to scream often without being heard. Small enough to carry with you in case the urge to scream or sing shows tunes pops up and you are in public.