by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I have just purchased a Williams Sound PockeTalker and neckloop. I was wondering if your dual Music Links can be used with the PockeTalker instead of the neckloop? They would appear to be somewhat lighter and easier to use. For sure! They work just fine. Since the PockeTalker […]
Hearing Aids and iPods
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A person explained: I have behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids that are programmed to amplify high frequencies only. I would like to listen to an iPod but would need a device that would use both my BTE hearing aids and my ears themselves? Do you know of any such device? Interesting question. […]
Real-time Captioning—Reasonable Accommodation in the Classroom
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: I am a full-time student returning to school after working for 30 years. Because of my hearing loss, I am now retraining in a back office setting. My hearing loss was caused by high doses of Erythromycin as a premature baby (25 weeks). One of the products I […]
Getting More Volume Out of Audio Devices
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. If you need a bit more volume when listening to audio devices such as FM receivers, iPods, MP3 Players, etc (but not telephones) when using neckloops, Music-Links or earbuds, you can get the boost you need with a neat little amplifier I just discovered at Radio Shack. I had trouble hearing […]
Getting More Volume Out of Your T-Coils and Telephones
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I received the T-Links and hooked them up to my ClearSounds amplified telephone model CSC50. They function as advertised however in my particular case the sound that I get is just not quite loud enough. This is true even though the telephone amplification is turned to its high […]
Hearing Stereo with Bilateral Cochlear Implants
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: On one of the C.I. [cochlear implant] discussion boards, we’ve been having a discussion that I’m certain you can help with. We are discussing how to get a stereo signal (say out of an iPod) split into a right and a left channel for bilateral C.I. recipients. The […]
Batteryless Flashlights and Cochlear Implants
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A warning recently circulated around some of the Cochlear Implant (CI) lists that read: Attention Cochlear Implant users—you should never use the flashlight that never needs batteries, just shake it. Also, it never needs bulbs, is waterproof and floats in water. Single/double super coils create the charge with every shake. The […]
Problems with T-Coils and Telephones
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: My recent installation of your hearing loop pad is working remarkably well, leading me to believe that the t-coil in my hearing aid is in good shape. Prior to this, I thought the t-coil was defective because it had no effect when trying to use it with […]
When Are T-Coils Not T-Coils?
Don’t fall for the “acoustic t-coil” trap. They are not t-coils at all. Read more.
Do T-Coils Hear in Stereo?
Can a person use their t-coils to hear true stereo sound? Read more.
Hearing with Both Ears using a Single Music Link
Since I have one good ear and one with a hearing aid, how can I wear headphones in one ear and hear with a Music Link in the other? Read more.
Loud Cell Phones for Hard of Hearing People
Discusses two models of cell phones that have good volume for hard of hearing people.
Dual Music Links “Hassle” When Using Phone
Here’s how to cut down on the “hassle” of putting on dual T-links whene the phone rings.
Using Cell Phones with Hearing Aids
Various solutions for using cell phones with hearing aids and t-coils are explained.
Double Wire Loops
Here are the advantages of building double wire loops as opposed to single wire loops.
Hearing in Dual Mono vs. True Stereo
Learn the difference between hearing dual mono sounds and true stereo sounds.
Earbuds for Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
What to do when one earbud doesn’t seem to work with your PockeTalker or other ALD.
Voice Carry Over (VCO) for Cell Phones
Late deafened people with near or total hearing loss can still use cell phones if they have Krown’s voice carry over (VCO) accessory.
Interference When Using Loop Systems and T-coils
Tricks to reducing interference when using Loop Systems with the t-coils in your hearing aids.
Loop Systems–Double-Wire vs. Single-Wire Loops
Double-wire loops or single-wire loops. Which is better for use with t-coils in hearing aids?
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