Abstract: A communications enabled respirator assembly for amplifying and transmitting vocalizations of a user includes a panel, which cup shaped, substantially rigid, and can filter particulates from air passing through the panel. A coupler engaged to the panel engages the panel to a head of a user. The panel is positioned over a nose and a mouth of the user, positioning the coupler to engage the head of the user to sealably engage the panel to a face of the user. The panel is positioned to filter particulates from air passing through the panel. A communications module engaged to the panel can perform one or more of amplifying and transmitting vocalizations of the user. The communications module thus enhances vocalizations of the user.