The Speech Fluency Laboratory
The Speech Fluency Laboratory is directed by Dr. Michael Blomgren. The lab is equipped with a wide variety of instrumentation to study temporal, spectral, and behavioral aspects of speech production in fluent and stuttering speakers.
Some of our research inventory includes:
Kay Elemetrics Computerized Speech Lab (CSL 4400)
This is our most advanced speech analysis system.
Kay Elemetrics Computerized Speech Lab (CSL 4300B)
MicroTronics Speech Aeromechanics Research System (SARS)
6 channel hardware/software system to conduct pressure-flow analysis and nasal airway patency.
Tascam Digital Audio Recorder
Cannon Elura Digital Video Recorder
Adobe Premiere Digital Video Editing System and GO-Video Dual Editing VCR
Panasonic Video Monitor
Marantz PMD 222 Cassette Recorder
AKG C420 Head worn Microphones
Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20kHz,
Sensitivity: 7mV/Pa (-43dBV), Maximum SPL for 1% THD: 126dB
AKG C535 EB Condenser Microphones
Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20kHz
Computerized Fluency Biofeedback System
Provides acoustic and respiratory kinematic biofeedback to facilitate acquisition of fluency enhancing behaviors.
Casa Futura Technologies Desktop Fluency System
Provides delayed auditory feedback, frequency altered feedback, vocal volume feedback, and vocal tension biofeedback.
Multiple PCs -
Loaded with the latest word processing, data management, statistical, and graphical processing software.
