There are several ways you can hook your Univox CLS-1 to your TV. 1. Direct to TV The simplest way is to hook your Univox CLS-1 directly to the audio output jacks on the back of your TV. This is the ideal way to do it if your TV has audio outs that are fixed […]
Adjusting the Univox DLS-50 (and 2A) Power Level to Match Your Loop
Univox DLS-50 There are three blue lights on the front of the Univox DLS-50. They should come on in this order—right, left, center. The right lights whenever the Univox DLS-50 is connected to a source of power. Normally this light is on all the time. If it is not on your system will not work […]
Why Correct T-Coil (Telecoil) Orientation Is So Important
Few people are aware that the orientation of the telecoils in their hearing aids is important. Normally, a person just buys telecoil-equipped hearing aids and never gives a thought as to how the telecoils themselves are physically oriented in their hearing aids. Orientation is important because maximum coupling (meaning the loudest signal) occurs between two […]
Using the Univox DLS-50 with a Telephone
To use the Univox DLS-50 with a telephone, you need to get a special telephone recorder adapter from any Radio Shack store. You can use either Part No. 43-2208 (newer), or 43-228A (if still available) ($19.99) or Part No. 43-1237 ($22.99). I like the former better. To use the Univox on the phone, simply plug […]
Signs for Loop Systems
When you walk into a church, auditorium or other public building you don’t know whether the area has a hearing loop installed unless someone tells you, or you see signs on the walls. This is because loop systems are typically invisible when installed. Unfortunately, many hard of hearing people don’t even know what the signs […]
How to Make a Double-Wire Loop
To make a double wire loop, get a roll of standard 18 gauge speaker wire. (With speaker wire, the two wires lay side by side like in a normal extension cord.) I use Radio Shack’s speaker wire Double wire loop layout(Catalog No. 278-1104) which costs $19.99 for a 100 foot roll. If you look at […]
Two Basic Kinds of Loop Amplifiers and Why the Current Amplifier is Better for Loop Systems
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 […]
Using the Music Links to Make Phone Calls with a Smart Phone
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked, I was wondering if I can make phone calls using the Music Links? If not, can I listen to music using the T-links. I don’t want to buy both, I just want to buy one. Can you help me with this? The Music Links are designed as their […]
Try the CaptionCall Sleek Captioned Phone
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. If you have trouble hearing on the phone, there are two basic technologies that can help you. One is to amplify speech so it is loud enough for you to hear it. The other is to convert the speech to text so you can read it. And if you want […]
Pacemakers Can Coexist with Assistive Listening Devices
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: I have hearing aids and a heart pacemaker. I use a cell phone on my opposite ear but I’m having trouble hearing and would like to be able to use a bluetooth neckloop. Since I would be wearing this around my neck, would this affect my […]
Finding Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phones
How can I tell which cell phones will likely work the best with my hearing aids?
This article not only explains how to determine a cell phone’s hearing aid compatibility (HAC) and what this HAC rating system really means, but it also gives a link where you can get a list of the most compatible cell phones for your hearing aids.
Give Yourself the “Gift of Life”—Alerting Systems That Really Work
Just because you have smoke detector or CO detector in your house is no guarantee it will awaken you when you are asleep since hard of hearing people have special needs and thus need alerting devices that are specially designed to get their attention.
This article gives you 4 key features you should have in your alerting system, then helps you decide which system will best fit your needs.
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 in Noise? You Bet You Can! Here’s How
Hearing aids don’t work well for me, particularly in noisy places such as while driving in the car or talking in noisy restaurants. Being unable to communicate freely, especially on long car trips, really spoils our vacations and times together. What can I do in order to hear my wife under such conditions?
This article explains how to use the PockeTalker in those situations where your hearing aids aren’t effective including noisy situations such as riding in a car or dining in a crowded restaurant.
Assistive Listening Devices to the Rescue! A Primer to Help You Get Started
Hard of hearing people often lament, “Hearing aids don’t work well for me, particularly in noisy places such as while driving in the car or talking in noisy restaurants.” They then ask, “What can I do in order to better hear my spouse and friends under such conditions? Being unable to communicate freely is putting a strain on my marriage and my friendships.”
This article explains in simple language the various kinds of assistive listening devices (ALDs) that can make your communications ever so much easier, their various benefits and shortcomings, and how to “couple” them to your hearing aids.
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 […]
Good FM Systems Don’t Have to Cost an Arm and a Leg
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, While I was at my audiologist’s office, I mentioned how difficult it is for me to hear in the ‘cubicle farm’ where my desk is, and in some of the conference rooms where I work as a number of my co-workers speak softly. I mentioned how some people […]
Watch Out! Cell Phone Use Can Damage Your Hearing
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. From time to time scientists have raised the question of cell (mobile) phone safety and how it may affect our brains since the antennas of cell phones are transmitting electromagnetic energy into our heads. In the past there have been concerns that cell phone usage may cause various kinds of brain […]
Making Your CapTel 800i Phone Work in a Different Room from Your Router
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked, I have my high-speed internet connection (router) in one room, but I want to use my CapTel 800i phone in another room. Is there an easy way to do this without stringing an Ethernet line to that room? You betcha! One way is to get a power line […]
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