by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. When I ask hard of hearing people when t-coils were first used in hearing aids (and thus providing the technology and impetus for the beginnings of loop systems), the response is, “I don’t have a clue.” or “Probably in the 1970s or so”. In truth, the beginnings of t-coils […]
Assistive Devices
Why Do I Hear Buzzing Sounds When Using My T-coils with Loop Devices?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I got a t-coil installed in my hearing aid. Now I hear buzzing noises every time I use my t-coil with the neckloop I got from you. Can you tell me what’s going on? Very likely what is happening is that there is magnetic interference in the room […]
If I Don’t Have a T-coil-Equipped Hearing Aid, How Can I Listen to a Loop System?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked, Is there a way to let people who do not have t-coils in their hearing aids listen to a room loop? At my retirement center, we could install a Univox CLS-1 (formerly DLS-50) loop system in a section of our conference room and have enough space for all […]
What’s the Score on the Sound Hawk Hearing Device?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked, Any comments about these over the counter devices like the Sound Hawk? In case you don’t know, the Sound Hawk is an ear-level personal amplifier. I think the concept is good, but there are limitations that you need to know before you rush out and purchase one. First, […]
Hear on Your Cell Phone with the HearAll Bluetooth Cell Phone Amplifier
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Years ago, about the time the dinosaurs stopped roaming the earth, I had a cell phone that worked wonderfully well for me. It’s secret was a special integrated amplifier called the “CHAAMP” that provided me with more than enough amplification in spite of my severe hearing loss. I loved that cell […]
Yes, You Can Loop Your Bed
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Donna contacted me about how to help her mother-in-law, Lois, better hear her TV. I explained about the wonders of loop systems. Then her husband Sam phoned me to ask how to best loop her bedroom. As we talked, I explained there were three ways he could hook the loop up […]