1. without Solaris where can you learning Life is noisy. Rumbling air
use solaris?
conditioners, roaring engines,
fun and chatty neighbors are all
learning in school
around us. It’s easier to conduct
freedom
chatting in the car a conversation close-up rather
than at a distance — especially
group discussions
for people with hearing aids.
without Solaris, the teacher’s
That’s why the SOLARIS system
restaurants
voice can drop below the level
of typical classroom noise after
is the perfect companion to a
just 10 feet. The combined
distance, noise, and echo make
bicycling with friends digital or analog hearing aid. It
it hard for kids with hearing
simply makes “close-up” com-
aids to hear
parties
munication possible no matter
with Solaris where the participants stand.
watching tv
communicating at a
distance with family
members at home
playing sports
listening to the radio
with the wireless Solaris system or stereo
a child’s hearing aid picks up
the teacher’s voice clearly, even
when he or she stands far away
for more informa-
tion on FM in the
classroom, ask
for our booklet,
All About FM

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better sound anytime, anywhere channel surfing
personal fm system
Now you can switch to different channels from class
to class or tune away from someone else’s frequency.
Any of 40 different narrow-band
channels* is instantly available at the
improves hearing aid performance turn of a dial. Solaris even works
with large area FM systems used in
SOLARIS works with a hearing aid to enhance speech theatres and houses of worship.
clarity and overcome the effects of noise, distance, and
echo. Hearing in the classroom improves, and young
people can enjoy greater freedom in social events, sports,
family life, and other activities. Our universal Direct
Audio Input cord plugs into any DAI-capable hearing
aid, and teleloops are available to couple
the FM through the telecoil. Better yet, try
the Telepin system with TMX™ — cord-
less coupling so good you’ll swear it’s DAI.
listen to anything
— even record it!
FM HA/receiver mic FM HA/receiver mic
Plug in to music, self-guided tours,
TV, and more. Students can even
use the receiver’s audio out jack to
record lectures, conversations, and
notes for playback at a more conve-
nient time!
learning is the top
priority… automatically
When the SOLARIS receiver is connected,
students can still hear their classmates’
voices and other environmental sounds
through the hearing aid microphone.
But SOLARIS’ handy FM Plus feature
automatically suppresses background lock in the volume
sounds whenever the teacher speaks.
That means students can converse with You can lock the controls to
others nearby and still not miss impor- prevent unintended volume
tant information from the teacher. changes — important with
small children.
power’s no problem
The SOLARIS system comes easy management
complete with recharge-
able NiCad batteries No more guessing! Indicator lights
and its own expand- make it obvious — even from across a
able charger. (If sturdy but lightweight room — if power is getting low or if
you prefer, it takes the FM signal has been disrupted.
At only 100g/3.5oz, the SOLARIS won’t weigh you
disposable alkaline Charging lights tell you when a SOLARIS
down! And the tough ABS case construction and
batteries, too.) unit is charging, and when it’s charged.
surface-mounted circuitry make it ideal for young
children and active adults.
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* Outside the US and Canada, the number and band of available channels may vary.