Assistive Listening Devices
What is Assistive Listening Devices?
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are designed to help individuals with hearing loss improve their ability to hear and understand sounds, especially in environments where there is a lot of background noise or where there is significant distance between the speaker and listener. These devices capture and enhance audio signals, then deliver them directly into the user’s ear, effectively reducing background noise and improving clarity.
Common types of ALDs include hearing loops, infrared systems, FM systems, and personal amplifiers. They can be used in conjunction with hearing aids or cochlear implants, or by themselves, and are widely used in public settings such as theaters, lecture halls, churches, and meeting rooms to accommodate those with hearing difficulties.
Overcome Specific Hearing Challenges with ALDs
5 Types of Assistive Listening Devices
FM Systems
These use radio signals to transmit amplified sounds directly to the wearer's ear through a receiver. They are portable and widely used in educational settings and tours.
Infrared Systems
Similar to FM systems, but using infrared light to transmit sound. These are ideal for confidential settings like courtrooms and cinemas because the signal cannot pass through walls.
Induction Loop Systems (Hearing Loops)
These systems transmit audio directly to hearing aids equipped with a telecoil (T-coil). They are commonly installed in public venues like churches, banks, and auditoriums.
Personal Amplifiers
Small portable devices that capture sounds near the user and amplify them through headphones or a headset. They are useful in one-on-one conversations and small group settings.
Bluetooth Systems
These devices connect wirelessly to smartphones, TVs, and other audio sources using Bluetooth technology, transmitting sound directly to the user's hearing aid or headphones.
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