Electrolarynx voice box’s sound almost exactly the same as they did 30 years ago. Almost unintelligibly electronic and staticky. Why hasn’t the audio quality improved over time to sound more natural?
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Another issue is that the human “voice” is influenced heavily by the density of the vocal folds. It explains why men typically have lower pitched voices than women, as vocal folds are able to vibrate at a higher frequency than is typically seen in males. When a person requires an electrolarynx, they’ve typically undergone a complete removal of the larynx. What’s left is a resonant cavity, which is miles apart from what the rest of us use to vocalize. In addition to this, many of these individuals have undergone radiation therapy prior to laryngectomy, which further serves to change the resonant frequency, as there is often significant thickening/rigidity of the tissues as a result, known as fibrosis.
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