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Parliament spaces out microphones after another interpreter is injured

  • A language interpreter suffered a significant hearing injury due to the Larsen effect, prompting the federal government to adjust setups in the House of Commons and committee rooms.
  • Changes were ordered by a federal regulator last week to prevent future incidents of the Larsen effect, resulting in rearranged tables in committee rooms, as communicated by House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus.
  • The adjustments aim to keep microphones and earpieces farther apart to avoid the sharp feedback that can lead to permanent injuries.
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Parliament spaces out microphones after another interpreter is injured

The latest incident involves the Larsen effect, which occurs when a microphone and an earpiece get too close, resulting in sharp, sudden feedback

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Barrie Today broke the news in Barrie, Canada on Monday, April 29, 2024.
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