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Overview
of
Hearing
Loop
Systems
When a hearing aid user attempts to listen to a
speaker in a crowded place, the levels of
background noise can easily become
overwhelming. Large, open areas such as
audotoriums, places of worship, concert halls
and movie theaters can be particularly
troublesome. Fortunately hearing loop systems
make it possible for people wearing hearing
aids to readily focus on the sounds they want to
hear – presentations, sermons, movie dialogue, and music – without any undesirable distractions.
Hearing loop systems take advantages of the telecoil feature that is included in most hearing aids.
Telecoils were originally designed to pick up on the magnetic fields created by coils within
telephones. This allowed the wearer to easily listen to telephone conversations without distraction
from background noise. Hearing loop systems use this same concept but on a larger scale,
creating magnetic signals that anyone in the area with a telecoil can pick up on.
The first part of a hearing loop system is an audio input, often from a PA system or a dedicated
microphone feed. This audio signal is fed into a hearing loop amplifier, which drives a current
through a cable (or series of cables) looped around the room. If the technicians who install the
hearing loop system do their jobs correctly, anyone wearing a telecoil-equipped hearing aid will be
able to hear the transmitted sounds clearly wherever they are in the room, without any “drop-out”
or “dead spots”.
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. Their convenience alone makes them a popular choice among venues and
patrons alike. 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.
While hearing loop systems require some initial investment in terms of equipment and set-up, they
are a proven way for venue owners and managers to offer a high-quality listening experience to as
many visitors as possible.