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Comparison of Large Area Assistive Listening Systems [HLAA]

(8-pages, pdf) Wireless Technologies, How They Work, Advantages and Disadvantages. Today there are three basic wireless technologies available that are used in public areas such as government agencies, community centers, lecture halls, movie theaters, live theater, concerts, etc. Each of these systems uses a different method of sound transmission: 1. hearing loops 2. Frequency Modulation […]

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Are You Hearing Everything You Could? [HLAA]

(4-pages, pdf) Describes 3 assistive listening systems and other devices. An assistive listening system (ALS) or assistive listening device (ALD) bridges the gap between you and the sound source by eliminating the effects of distance, background noise and reverberation. They can bypass challenging acoustics by sending sound directly to the person’s hearing instrument.

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The Debate: Hearing Loop Systems vs. IR or FM Systems (Contacta)

(3 pages, pdf) by McKinley. Explains why IR and FM systems are often not used, and dispels hearing loop myths. For many years, Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) consisted of Infrared (IR) or FM systems. IR and FM were the more common choice of ALS because it was a simpler way to meet legal requirements for

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Comparison of available assistive listening technologies [IHLMA]

(13 pages, pdf) Compares 3 systems: hearing loops, FM, and infrared There are many assistive listening technologies available on the market, all offering their own unique advantages and benefits depending on situational requirements and circumstances. It is intended that this guide will be updated frequently and will go some way towards clarifying the differences and

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Assistive Listening Systems Quick Guide

(1 page) Easily compare 5 assistive listening systems. Choosing an assistive listening system can be confusing and this helps to sort out key needs. All assistive listening systems are included: hearing loops, FM, infrared, Audio Over Wi-Fi, and Auracast broadcast audio used as an assistive listening system.

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