| Whether in a theater, in a house of worship, or at a | | | | are like miniature radio stations. They operate on |
| sporting event, people want to experience every word | | | | special frequencies assigned by the Federal |
| and hear every sound. That's what they come to | | | | Communications Commission. They usually consist of |
| events for, and they deserve to participate by hearing | | | | a transmitter microphone used by the speaker and a |
| every single word. | | | | receiver and headset used by the listener. |
| But what if someone has a hard time hearing at an | | | | FM systems are used in a variety of situations such |
| event? | | | | as listening to a tour guide, a classroom lecturer, a |
| Although many are ok listening to a standard sound | | | | sales trainer, a church leader, or to sounds at sporting |
| system or PA and others have their own hearing aid, | | | | event or theatre. In most situations, the microphone and |
| there are inevitably several people in every gathering | | | | transmitter is built into the overall sound system. You or |
| who could use a little hearing help. Some hear fine but | | | | your customer is provided with a FM receiver that can |
| want an enhanced auditory experience. | | | | connect to a headset or even to a hearing aid. |
| In these cases, you may want to consider trying an | | | | 2. Infrared systems. Infrared systems transmit sound |
| Assistive Listening Device or ALD. Listening devices | | | | using infrared light waves. Although they are often |
| can be used to overcome the effects of background | | | | used in the home with TV sets, they can also be used |
| noise, poor room acoustics or far distance from the | | | | in large settings like theatres and sporting events. |
| speaker. And for people who are hard of hearing, an | | | | Whatever system you end up using for your |
| assisted listening device may be used with or without | | | | organization's listening needs, it is important to pick a |
| a hearing aid. There are a variety of listening systems | | | | company that sells a wide range of solution and |
| on the market, all designed to provide an easy-to-use | | | | technology that can tailored to your specific needs. |
| and convenient wireless sound solution for you or your | | | | One size does not fit all in the ALD industry. Likewise, it |
| patrons and guests. | | | | is important to be able to try the equipment before you |
| What are some examples of Assistive Listening | | | | purchase a system. You really need to know first |
| Devices? | | | | hand how an assistive listening system will benefit you. |
| 1. Personal frequency modulation (FM) systems. These | | | | |