What is a Hearing Loop?
A hearing loop is a thin strand of copper wire radiating electromagnetic signals that can be picked up by a tiny receiver already built into most hearing aids and cochlear implants. When the receiver is turned on, the hearing aid receives only the sounds coming directly from a microphone, giving hearing impaired an amazingly clear sound.
Audio Inputs feed an audio signal into an Induction Loop Driver. The driver produces a current into a Loop or series of loops. As the current flows through the cable it creates a Magnetic Field. Inside most Hearing Aids, a small coil known as a Telecoil picks up the magnetic field signal, which is amplified into a high quality audio signal delivered directly to the ear of the hearing aid user.How Do Hearing Loops Work?
A hearing loop system consists of a thin strand of copper wire installed around the perimeter of a room or auditorium. The wire transmits the audio information picked up by a microphone via an electromagnetic signal directly to the telecoils in the hearing aids of affected listeners.
Who Needs a Hearing Loop?
It is estimated that 36 million Americans, or 17%, of the population have a hearing loss. For those over age 65 the figure is 43%. The demand for assistive hearing loop installations will grow in years to come.
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