Haes introduce C-TEC hearing loop systems

Designed to allow hearing aid users to participate more fully in general conversation and other activities. Hearing loop systems are now available from Haes. Most hearing aids have a ‘T’ or ‘TM’ switch which allows them to pick up the electromagnetic field generated by a hearing loop system. Any person with a hearing aid positioned within or near the loop can hear the loop signal by switching their hearing aid to the correct position.

The main elements include the audio source – typically a microphone, television or other audio input; the hearing loop amplifier; the loop – typically one or two turns of wire usually run around the perimeter of the room or a special counter loop fixed to an underside of a table or desk; and the receiver(s) – any hearing aid with a ‘T’ or ‘TM’ switch or a specially designed loop listening device

Hearing loop systems do not use radio frequencies, they operate at audio frequencies.
The signal from an audio source is fed into a hearing loop amplifier, which amplifies and sets the signal level in the same way as a conventional amplifier. The amplified signal, instead of going to a loudspeaker, is fed to a closed loop of cable that is normally placed around the perimeter of the room.

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