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Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing aids + ALDs = better listening and better communication.
What are assistive listening devices?
An assistive listening device (ALD) helps you function better in everyday communication. ALDs can be used with or without hearing aids to overcome the negative effects of distance, background noise and poor room acoustics. Even if you already wear hearing aids, an ALD can make listening easier — reducing stress and fatigue in many daily situations.
Types of ALDs
Personal FM systems
Background noise, reverberation and distance all reduce the clarity of speech. An FM system improves the signal-to-noise ratio: the speaker wears a small transmitter microphone, and the signal travels by radio waves directly to the listener’s receiver. Sound strength and quality stay constant regardless of distance — ideal for classrooms and lectures.
Infrared systems
Often used at home with the TV, and also in theatres. Sound is transmitted by infrared light to your personal receiver, whose volume you control yourself. The TV stays at a comfortable level for the family, while the volume is just right for you — making TV time enjoyable for everyone.
Induction loop systems
Common in halls, places of worship and counters, and also available for personal use. A loop wire connected to a microphone creates an electromagnetic field in the room. Switch your hearing aid to the “T” (telecoil) setting to pick up the signal directly, clearly and without background noise.
Find the right listening solution
Book a hearing evaluation or speech assessment. We’ll explain the results in plain language and recommend only what you need.