In this work, we describe a hybrid free-space infrared communications link that supports audio transmission. The technique combines conventional frequency modulation (FM) techniques with optical amplitude modulation (AM) with a Multiple Quantum Well (MQW) Modulating Retroreflector (MRR) technology. The method has produced a robust, low power system capable of transmitting high quality audio information over a free space infrared link extending to multiple kilometers, depending on the characteristics of the Transmit/Receiver (interrogator) and the sensor/ MRR unit at the data source.