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Why Hearing Loop Systems Continue To Be the Standard in Hearing Aid

Accessibility

Hearing aids are incredibly effective at

improving a person’s ability to hear, but when

used in a crowded atmosphere they can easily

bombard the listener with unwanted noise.

This is especially true in noisy venues such as

concert halls, movie theaters, auditoriums and

churches. Fortunately, hearing loops systems

provide a solution to this problem, permitting

hearing aid wearers to readily hear the sounds

they wish to enjoy.

Hearing loop systems work together with the telecoil feature found in many hearing

aids. Telecoils were originally designed to pick up on the magnetic fields created by

coils within telephones. By isolating these fields, telecoils allowed people wearing

hearing aids to have clear phone conversations without being annoyed by background

noise. These same telecoils can be used by today’s hearing loop systems, which

create magnetic fields on a much larger scale.

A hearing loop system begins with an audio input, either from a dedicated

microphone feed (such as in an auditorium or place of worship) or a PA system. This

audio input is routed to a hearing loop amplifier, which then feeds a current along a

cable or series of cables that have been installed around the room. If the loop is set

up correctly there will be no dead zones or dropouts, allowing everyone in the loop

with a telecoil to clearly hear the transmitted sound.

Despite the fact that several newer technologies like FM transmission neck loops are

being installed in public and private venues, traditional audio loop systems continue

to offer several unique benefits. These systems are very convenient for patrons

whose hearing aids have a telecoil feature, allowing them to visit any properly

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equipped venue without worrying about their ability to hear. They are also a much

more subtle solution than neck loops and other paraphernalia, allowing patrons to

enjoy a movie, concert, or worship service without embarrassment.

Though no hearing technology is perfect, hearing loop systems offer a huge service to

many people, giving many listeners a much more enjoyable experience.