by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have total loss of hearing in my right ear (treated acoustic neuroma) and moderate hearing loss in my left ear. I wear a BTE hearing aid in my left ear. Can you come up with some type of system that would enable me to hear my wife’s […]
Assistive Devices
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 […]
The CM-BT—A Quality Bluetooth Neckloop/Audio Amplifier
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Williams Sound recently released their brand new bluetooth neckloop called the CM-BT Bluetooth Audio Amplifier. Since Williams Sound makes top quality equipment (they make the PockeTalker for example), I just had to check it out for myself to see if it really had the goods. The result was, I was impressed! […]
Using a Neckloop with a Phone that Doesn’t Have a Neckloop Jack
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. An audiologist explained: I have a client who needs to use a neckloop at work, but his multi-line work phone is over 15 years old and doesn’t have a jack for his neckloop. Any suggestions? You bet. I’m assuming that your client is using a passive neckloop such as the Williams […]
Amplified Telephone Headsets for Hard of Hearing People
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: My hearing is not what it used to be. I don’t use hearing aids or anything else now. I have an Ameriphone XL-40 amplified desk phone. I’m looking for a way to make it hands free [headset with microphone] at a reasonable price. Any ideas? I was once […]
Effective Ways to Hear Questions from the Audience if You Are the Speaker
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: I have severe hearing loss and am looking for an assistive device that might help me in meetings and conferences, especially when I am the presenter. I’ve really cut back on doing these things because I can’t hear the speaker, or when I’m presenting—those in the audience who […]