There are two basic kinds of amplifiers-voltage amplifiers and current amplifiers. Amplifiers designed specifically to work with loop systems (like the Contacta HLD3) are current amplifiers. Amplifiers that drive normal loudspeaker systems are voltage amplifiers. Current Amplifiers If you are setting up a loop system, using a current amplifier is much easier than using a […]
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Using T-Coils to Couple Your Hearing Aids to Various Audio Devices
I’m a bit confused about how to use the t-coils in my hearing aids with various assistive listening devices and other audio devices. What do I need to do? What do I need to get? This article explains the pros and cons of using neckloops, silhouettes and ear links in coupling audio devices to your hearing aids via their t-coils.
Loop Systems—The Best-Kept Secret in Town
Every once in a while I hear hard of hearing people talking about “loop systems.” What are loop systems? How can they help hard of hearing people hear better? Are they expensive?
This article explains what induction loop systems are and how to set them up and use them for beautiful clear sound.
Hear the Dramatic Difference Loop Systems Can Make to Your Understanding of Speech in Church
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Properly-installed loop systems can help hard of hearing people hear and understand speech dramatically better in meetings, churches and other public venues. Here in the United States, audiologist Juliette Sterkens has been working hard to increase the awareness of people with hearing loss to the benefits of loop systems. She has […]
What to Do When Your TV Doesn’t Have RCA Audio Output Jacks and You Want to Hook a Loop Amplifier to It
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have a new Vizio flat screen TV, but it doesn’t have any audio output jacks, nor even an earphone jack. It only has an ‘optical’ output called SPDIF, whatever that is. I don’t have a cable box, satellite box or anything with audio out jacks—just the cable […]
Using Loop Amplifiers with Multiple Microphones
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I am looking at a loop system for my home to be used with the telecoils in my hearing aids. I want to use it primarily to help me converse when a lot of people are in the house. I have a couple of questions. 1. How […]