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  • What is a Hearing Loop?

    Auris Hearing Loops:  An Overview

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    Auris Hearing Loops maximize the benefit of hearing aids fitted with “TeleCoils”. The T-Coil receives the wirelessly transmitted signal from the hearing loop: most hearing aids ( 70% +) are already fitted with T-Coils.

    According to Lee Ramsdell of the Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), use of the microphone alone in a hearing aid has an optimal distance of only 1 – 2 metres. Beyond this distance from the sound source, users often experience unwanted background noise or echo which makes it difficult to stay engaged. An Auris hearing loop transmits sound directly to a t-coil equipped hearing aid, eliminating these problems.

    The sound source (mic, TV, soundtrack, mp3 etc) is wirelessly transmitted directly to the recipient’s hearing aid, thus eliminating the problems of:

    1. Background noise
    2. Less than ideal building acoustics
    3. Being too far from the sound source
    4. Too much or too little volume.
  • “The introduction of the Auris Hearing loop has made a remarkable, and positive, difference for our many patrons. I hope that you will be able to use the Auris Hearing Loop system in other public buildings as it will be a benefit to so many people”.

    — Pamela Burns Resch, Executive Director, Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.
  • How Does A Hearing Loop Work?

    It’s elegantly simple! The dedicated Auris Hearing Loop amplifier converts an audio signal (eg. a microphone, TV, soundtrack, MP3 etc) into a magnetic signal, delivered via thin cable or copper foil usually installed around the perimeter of a room or as a figure of ‘8’ under the floor.

    The transmitted loop signal is received in the recipients own hearing aids when they switch on the ’Tele-Coils’ (or ’T-Coil’), which converts the magnetic signal back into a crystal clear audio signal. No headsets to collect/return. No hygiene issues. Completely discreet. But most of all, the sound quality delivered is always superior through a bespoke hearing aid rather than a generic ‘one-size-fits-all’ set of headphones as found in FM. Infrared or Bluetooth systems.

    By the way, it is an entirely safe technology that has been used by all the other G7 countries for over 50 years, yet is relatively new to Canada!

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    What is a Tele – Coil (or T-Coil)?

    A tele-coil (or t-coil) is a tiny receiver already found in most hearing aids. It picks up the audio signal wirelessly transmitted by the Auris hearing loop and delivers crystal clear sound directly to the hearing aid.

    Do I already have a T-Coil?

    Most hearing aids have t-coils already fitted. The problem is, that because Canada is the last country in the G7 to wholeheartedly adopt hearing loops, some audiologists neglect to discuss t-coils.

    I repeat, If you have a hearing aid, the chances are that you already have t-coil, it just needs to be switched on!

    If in doubt, contact your hearing clinic and ask them two simple questions:

    1) Does my hearing aid have a t-coil?

    2) How do I switch it on/off?

    (Some t-coils are switched on/off by pressing or holding a button on the hearing aid itself, some are activated by a button on a remote control).If you are buying a new hearing aid or upgrading your existing one, request a model with a t-coil. It is a no-cost option. There is simply no reason not to have a t-coil.

    WHERE CAN HEARING LOOPS BE USED?
  • – Churches & Halls
    – Theatres & Cinemas
    – Council Chambers
    – Hotel Meeting Rooms

  • – Conference Centres
    – Residential Homes
    – Domestic Homes
    – Booths & Counters

  • – Airports & Bus Stations
    – Restaurants
    – Vehicles
    – Libraries

  • RECENT AURIS HEARING LOOP INSTALLATIONS
  • VERNON

    General Community

    • Canterbury Court Residential
    • City of Vernon Council Chambers
    • Columbus Court Residential
    • Halina Centre
    • Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group
    • NexusBC Community Resource Centre
    • Okanagan Regional Library
    • People Place
    • Rockwell Audiology Inc.
    • Salvation Army House of Hope
    • Schubert Centre
    • Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
    • Vernon Restholm
    • Village Green Hotel

    Places of Worship

    • All Saints Anglican Church
    • Canadian Reformed Church
    • Emmanuel Baptist Church
    • Faith Baptist Church
    • First Baptist Church
    • Grace Bible Church
    • Grace Bible Church New Building
    • Knox Presbyterian
    • Knox Presbyterian Hall
    • Our Lady of the Valley
    • Peace Lutheran
    • St. James Catholic Church
    • Vernon Alliance Church
    • Vernon Christian Fellowship

    ARMSTRONG

    General Community

    • Heaton Place

    Places of Worship

    • First Baptist Church Armstrong
    • Seventh Day Adventist Church
    • Joseph’s Catholic Church

    ENDERBY

    General Community

    • Senior’s Complex

    Places of Worship

    • Enderby Chapel

    SALMON ARM & AREA

    General Community

    • City of Salmon Arm Council Chambers
    • 5th Avenue Seniors Centre
    • Lakeside Manor Retirement Residence
    • Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence
    • Shuswap Theatre
    • Sicamous Senior Centre – Sicamous

    Places of Worship

    • Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament
    • Five Corners Pentecostal Church
    • First United Church
    • Shuswap Community Church
    • Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
    • David’s Church – Celista
    • Joseph’s Catholic Church

    KAMLOOPS

    Places of Worship

    • Holy Family Catholic Church
    • St Andrews Presbyterian Church
  • KELOWNA

    General Community

    • Bottega
    • City of Kelowna Council Chambers
    • Costco
    • Paul Mick ENT Clinic
    • Ellis Street Library
    • Lakeside Hearing
    • Seniors Learning Rooms
    • Springfield Funeral Home
    • The Dorchester Retirement Residence
    • The Village at Mill Creek Retirement Residence
    • UBC Okanagan

    Places of Worship

    • Corpus Christi Catholic Church
    • Evangel Church
    • First Lutheran Church
    • First United Church Kelowna
    • Kelowna Seventh-day Adventist Church
    • Metro Church
    • Orchard City Seventh-day Adventist Church
    • Rutland Seventh-day Adventist Church
    • Trinity Church
    • The House
    • Unitarian Church
    • Willow Park Church

     

    WEST KELOWNA

    Places of Worship

    • Powers Creek Community Church
    • Westbank United Church

     

    LAKE COUNTRY

    General Community

    • Blue Heron Villa Residential
    • Creekside Theatre
    • District of Lake Country Council Chambers
    • Lake Country Seniors’ Centre
    • Lakeside Hearing

    Places of Worship

    • Winfield United Church

     

    PENTICTON & AREA

    General Community

    • 50+ Activity Centre – Peachland
    • Footprints Centre – Penticton

    Places of Worship

    • Naramata Community Church – Naramata
    • United Church – Penticton

     

    OLIVER

    General Community

    • Frank Venables Theatre

    Places of Worship

    • Oliver Alliance Church
  • VANCOUVER

    General Community

    • Killarney Community Centre
    • James Community Square

     

    VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS

    General Community

    • Chemainus Theatre – Chemainus
    • Galiano Club – Galiano Island

    Places of Worship

    • Andrew’s Presbyterian Church – Duncan

     

    ABBOTSFORD

    Places of Worship

    • Canadian Reformed Church

     

    WILLIAMS LAKE

    Places of Worship

    • Sacred Heart Catholic Church

     

    SMITHERS

    General Community

    • Town of Smithers Council Chambers

     

    KITIMAT

    General Community

    • Kitimat Seniors Centre

     

    TRAIL & AREA

    General Community

    • Community Centre – Fruitvale
    • The Charles Bailey Theatre

    Places of Worship

    • St Andrew’s Church
    • Holy Trinity Catholic Church

     

    NELSON

    General Community

    • The Capitol Theatre

     

    CALGARY & AREA, AB

    Places of Worship

    • Calgary Inter-Mennonite Church – Calgary
    • High Rivers Baptist Church – Calgary
    • Olds Seventh Day Adventist Church – Olds

     

    SASKATOON & AREA, SK

    General Community

    • Lecture Theatre City Hospital – Saskatoon
    • Persephone Theatre – Saskatoon

    Places of Worship

    • Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon
    • John’s Lutheran Church – Warman

     

    SAINT JOHN & AREA, NB

    • Truelife Church – Quispamsis

     

     

    All 12 Expert Hearing Solutions in

    BC, SK & Ontario

  • “The residents are extremely happy!. I recommend Auris Hearing Loops to any place/organization that has people with hearing aids. It will make a huge difference to their lives”. – Jerry Telier, Director, Vernon Restholm.

  • Auris Loop Benefits

    • Discreet

      Anonymity assured. Users can discreetly use their existing T-Coil enabled hearing piece rather than wearing conspicuous headphones or other receiving devices. They are more likely to be used.

    • Cost Effective

      There is no limit to how many T-coils can receive the loop signal within the loop cable. Loop systems are therefore much more cost effective than individual FM, Bluetooth or infrared system.

    • Clear & Interference Free

      Once installed, optimized loop systems do not suffer from interference or breaks in the signal that FM, Bluetooth or Infrared exhibit.

    • Superior Sound

      The audio received though an audiologist customized hearing aid is always better than through a generic ‘one-size-fits-all set of headphones as given out with FM, Infrared or Bluetooth systems.

    • Hygienic & Convenient

      You do not need to collect & return any devices such as headphones or specialized infrared neck worn receivers.

       

    • Low Maintenance

      Once correctly installed and optimized, loop systems are maintenance free. There is no hassle or expense in changing batteries as with FM, Bluetooth or Infrared Systems.

    • 47
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      Adults aged 60-79 years are likely to have hearing loss

    • 20
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      Adults aged 19-79 years have mild hearing loss in at least one ear

    • 70
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      Over 70% (and increasing) of hearing aids are comparable with Hearing Loop Systems

  • FAQ

  • Popular Questions

    Q: How much do induction loop systems cost? How does the cost compare to other assistive technologies?

    Auris Loops Systems need to be correctly specified and installed according to the unique requirements of your environment. Considerations include the size of the room, the length of loop cable required and the cost of installing and optimizing the system.
    The prices below include the cost of the loop amplifier and loop cable, but do not include installation labour. Most loop systems can be installed in a single day. Qualified installation engineers usually charge in the region of $65 – $90 per hour. These prices are strictly ‘ballpark figures’, but these may vary according to the considerations above.

    PDA1000: Up to 900m sq – $3000.00 (Theatres, Conference Centres etc)
    PDA500: Up to 500m sq – $2200.00 (Medium sized Churches, Meeting Rooms etc)
    PDA200: Up to 200m sq – $1500.00 (Smaller Churches, Residential Homes etc)
    DL50: Up to 50m sq – $400.00 (Home, Domestic Lounge)

    CL1: Counter Loop – $500.00 (Airports, Libraries, Banks, Retail etc)
    PL1: Portable Loop – $500.00 (Restaurants, Family Gatherings etc)
    VL1: Vehicle Loop – $400.00 (Cars,Vans,Tour Buses etc.)

    Loop systems can be very cost effective when compared with other assistive listening technologies such as FM, Infrared and Bluetooth.

    Loop v. FM Cost Comparison A Real World Example
    Let’s take the real world example of The United Church in Winfield, BC. The sanctuary measures 50’ x 40’ and has at least 10 x people that would benefit from hearing assist technology, (probably more in the future as hearing loss predicted to increase).

    FM system (1 x transmitter and 10 x receivers) $2349.00
    20 x AA Batteries @ $0.79c each changed monthly $200.00 per year
    Additional receivers $94.00 ea

    Loop System
    PDA 200 loop amp, cable & Installation $1970.00 (no additional costs)
    Zero additional cost of batteries or additional receivers.

    Additional Loop Benefits Above & Beyond The Cost Advantage

    More Discreet – Users use their own hearing aids not headphone.
    More Hygienic – Users use their own hearing aids
    More Convenient – Nothing to collect / return.
    Zero Maintenance – No batteries to change, headsets to clean or service.
    Superior Sound – hearing loss adjusted aids sound better than generic ‘one-size-fits-all’ headphones
    Unlimited users for no extra cost. No embarrassing situations when extra receivers are required but not available. No one is excluded.
    Control. Hearing aid users can adjust their volume for comfort

    What is an induction loop system?

    Induction loop systems allow hearing impaired people to hear more clearly. Most hearing aids have a ‘T’ or ‘MT’ switch which allows them to pick up the electromagnetic field generated by an induction loop system. The hearing aid converts this signal into a sound suited to its user’s specific hearing requirements.

    Any person with a hearing aid positioned within or near the loop can hear the loop signal by switching their hearing aid to the correct position, allowing them to participate more effectively in general conversation, listening to public performances, etc.

    An induction loop system comprises the following main elements:

    • The audio source – typically a microphone or input from an existing sound system.
    • The induction loop amplifier like the AVX Range.
    • The loop – typically a single turn of wire usually run around the perimeter of the room.
    • The receiver(s) – any hearing aid with a ‘T’ or ‘MT’ switch or a specially designed loop listening device.

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    How does an induction loop system work?

    Induction loop systems do not use radio frequencies; they operate at audio frequencies.

    The signal from an audio source is fed into an induction loop amplifier, which amplifies and sets the signal level in the same way as a conventional amplifier. The amplified signal, instead of going to a loudspeaker, is fed to a closed loop of cable that is normally placed around the perimeter of the room. Employing a constant current amplifier ensures the current is maintained at the set level whilst providing a flat frequency response without the need for equalisation circuitry.

    The current flowing through the loop generates a magnetic field that radiates in the space around the loop cable (see diagram below). Any lines of magnetic flux that pass through the telecoil in a receiver, such as a hearing aid, will generate a current in the coil that is then converted back to audio and fed into the listener’s ear.

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    Why do we have induction loop systems?

    In normal use, hearing aids utilise a microphone for amplifying localised speech. Whilst this is effective for local conversations/quiet environments, it is less effective for listening to speech or music at a distance. This is because the hearing aid’s microphone also picks up any background noise in the room and unwanted speech from other conversations. An induction loop system works by moving the required sound closer to the hearing aid via the hearing aid’s telecoil which is activated by turning it to the ‘T’ or ‘MT’ position.

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    As telecoils are fitted as standard to most hearing aids (over 90% are said to have the ‘T’ position) induction loop systems can be considered cost-effective compared to other hearing assistance systems. Infrared systems, for example, require special receivers, the cost and maintenance of which must be met by the service provider.

    Many modern hearing aids do not just amplify all frequencies equally; they are tailored to suit the user’s hearing problem and amplify different bands by different amounts. This gives maximum intelligibility, so the user has the best chance of understanding what is said.

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    Induction loop systems are popular because:
    – Unwanted sounds such as other conversations and background noise are not picked up.
    -No special receivers are required – telecoils are fitted as standard in most hearing aids or are an inexpensive option.
    -Magnetic induction tends to be more reliable and effective than other systems (infrared, for example, is line of sight only).
    -Modern hearing aids amplify different bands by different amounts to suit a user’s specific hearing requirements.

    Which induction loop system should I use?

    The PDA range of induction loop equipment is one of the most comprehensive available, and is built in the UK where the use of loops is prevalent.

    Before deciding which induction loop system to use, you first need to ascertain the size of the area to be covered in Square metres (m2). To calculate the size of the area in square metres, multiply the length by the width. For example, a room 6m x 6m in size would equal 36m2. The coverage provided by an AFILS amplifier is also quoted in square metres.

    Designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the internationl standard EN60118-4 when correctly installed, all of the amplifiers in the PDA range offer excellent intelligibility, true current mode amplification, phantom power (for electret microphones).

    The PDA Pro Range of Induction Loop Amplifiers
    – Ideal for theatres, cinemas, churches, conference halls and other applications where top quality sound is a must
    – Each unit includes two XLR 3-pin input sockets (one balanced mic. and one switchable balanced mic./line) and one outreach connector.
    – Adjustable level controls provided for all inputs – can be used individually or together as a three-input mixer
    – Metal compensation control helps offset the frequency response problems associated with excessive metal in a building
    – Includes a true output current meter and provides visual indication of the amplifier’s compressor action via two LEDs
    – 3.5mm headphone socket allows true monitoring of the output signal
    – Advanced audio signal processing with automatic gain control.

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    PDA200/2 – Up to 200m/sq
    PDA500/2 – Up to 500m/sq
    PDA1000/2 – Up to 1000m/sq

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    The PDA Pro-Range at a glance…

    TYPE
    Free-standing (optional wall or 2U 19” rack mount kits available); plugtop IEC mains lead provided

    COVERAGE
    200m2 (PDA200/2); 500m2 (PDA500/2); 900m2 (PDA1000/2)

    DIMENSIONS
    W 380 x H 80 (2U) x D 220mm; 3.74kg (PDA200/2), 3.46kg (PDA500/2); 4.54Kg (PDA1000/2)

    INPUT
    2 x XLR (one mic.; one mic/line) and one outreach connector

    INDICATORS
    Loop drive meter; compression (high/low); power on

    CONTROLS
    3 x input level controls, loop drive, metal compensation, on/off switch

    What about the induction loop cable?

    What About The Induction loop cable?

    There is nothing electrically special about induction loop cable. Almost any stranded or solid single core cable with tough insulation can be used, provided it is not liable to break (to minimise the chance of it shorting to earth and damaging the amplifier’s output) and is of the appropriate gauge and DC resistance (0.5 to 1 Ohm).

    Auris can provide you with the correct size loop cable for the specified loop amplifier. If you are providing your own loop cable please refer to the loop cable selection chart below.

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    The chart shows the recommended CSA (cross-sectional area) for different lengths of loop cable. Simply work out the length of the loop required and choose a cable size that falls into the non-shaded area of the graph. For example, to cover a room 30m x 20m (600m2) the loop cable would need to be 100m long (2 sides @ 30m and 2 sides @ 20m). The recommended cable CSA for a loop this length is between 2mm2 and 4mm2. Therefore, a PDA1000/2 (which can cover areas up to 900m2) using 2.5mm2 cable would be sufficient.

    Note that flat copper foil tape is also available and some installers prefer to use this as a floor loop under light duty carpets. Three sizes are available with cross sections of 0.5 mm2, 1.0mm2 and 1.5mm2. Protective tape will also be required to hold the cable down and reduce the likelihood of damage. Copper foil tape should be connected to the loop amplifier using solder or 1A ‘choc’ block.

    Note that the chemical elements of some self-levelling floor compounds can react with the plastic covering of copper foil tape. If installing the loop under self levelling compound, we recommend you check their compatibility by covering a small piece of the tape with the compound to be used and look for any adverse reaction.

    Can I install a loop system myself?

    Induction loop system design and installation can be simple provided that a few basic facts are understood.
    Maximum area coverage.

    The approximate coverage provided by a loop amplifier is usually quoted in metres squared (m2). For example, the 120m2 quoted for our PDA200 amplifier means that the PDA200 can cover rooms up to 11 x 11m in size. The PDA range has amplifiers that can cover everything from a small chapel counter to a large 900m conference hall.

    Note that in certain installations, it may not be necessary to cover the whole room, i.e., in a church there maybe designated seats.

    Loop amplifier position
    Induction loop amplifiers are best sited adjacent to the loop, as the feed cable will generate a magnetic field that may interfere with other areas. However, if a long feed cable cannot be avoided, the cable should be twisted to reduce magnetic radiation.

    Loop cable position
    It must be sited at least 600mm away from telephone, mains and control cables.
    In most installations, loop cable is usually run around the perimeter (edge) of the room.
    The field strength in the plane of the loop (the height at which the cable is positioned) varies greatly so it is best to install the loop above or below the listener at floor or ceiling height. The loop field will not be as strong but it will be much more even and provide better results. Do not mount the loop cable behind dado rails as the loop signal will be uncomfortably strong for the hearing aid user.

    Typical listening height
    Try to locate ceiling loops approximately 1.2m above the listener’s head (listening height with the hearing aid user sitting or standing is normally 1.2 to 1.8m from the floor). Note that when using a ceiling mounted loop, approximately 20% of the amplifier’s power will be lost for every 1.5m increase in height so the cable should never be mounted higher than 7m above listening height.

    Structural steel, in particular, large sheets of metal (solid or perforated) such as metal suspended ceilings, can absorb the magnetic field resulting in uneven coverage or dead spots. To avoid the magnetic field being absorbed by structural steel, if possible keep the loop about a metre from large uprights.

    If there is a steel-reinforcing grid in the floor, either put the loop in the ceiling or, if it must go in the floor, install the loop in plastic conduit as far above the grid as possible. The amplifier’s drive current may have to be turned up to overcome the effects of the metal, so choose the largest conductor size possible to suit the area.

    If an application has a suspended ceiling with a metal grid and non-metallic ceiling tiles, tie- wrap the loop cable to the support wires a couple of centimetres above the tiles. If the tiles are metallic, the field strength will be affected, especially if they are electrically cross- bonded although it may be possible to partially overcome this by increasing the drive control on the amplifier. If single core cable fails to provide the required field strength in such applications, consider using three core cable and choc block to create three loops in series. Although this technique increases field strength it also reduces the top-end audio frequencies making the loop sound bass heavy, however this can be redressed using the metal compensation control on the PDA Pro-Range of amplifiers.

    On floor loops, avoid running the loop up and over door openings as there will be a ‘dead spot’ (i.e. no signal) when the hearing aid user passes through. At doors and windows, the loop cable can pass vertically up and down either side. However, this wastes some power so care should be taken if the amplifier is only just capable of covering the area. Generally, we would suggest allowing 20% extra power in the amplifier if vertical runs are needed.

    In applications with flat ceilings and sloping floors (cinemas, theatres, etc), try to run the loop at the same angle as the floor, perhaps behind a non-metallic handrail (if one is available) to ensure the signal is distributed evenly throughout the building.

    Always run a trial loop and test to evaluate performance by listening to the signal with either a hearing aid or a dedicated loop listening device. To ensure the system complies with required standards, we recommend you also test the system using a pink noise generator and magnetic field strength meter.

    Dead spots
    In the region directly above or below the loop cable, the signal will drop to zero. This is because a hearing aid’s coil only responds to the vertical component of magnetic field. The higher the loop is placed, the wider the dead spot immediately over and under the cable will be.

    Overspill
    The signal generated by the induction loop will appear outside as well as inside the loop – sometimes up to three times the loop width away. This is often referred to as ‘overspill’. Similarly, a loop placed at ceiling height gives excellent coverage in the room above and a loop placed at floor level will cover the room below. Placing the downstairs loop in the floor and the upstairs loop in the ceiling will reduce the problem but if the loops are large the overspill may still be unacceptable.
    The importance of overspill depends on the application. For instance, it will probably not matter if a church service can be picked up in the church grounds. However, should the signal from one loop system interfere with another in a multi-screen cinema, or a confidential loop signal in a police station be picked up by an unauthorised person in a neighbouring room, this is more concerning. There are more complex design solutions to prevent overspill that are effective. In many cases overspill can be reduced nearly as effectively and for much less cost using special loop patterns. Please contact us for details.

    Mains hum
    Some buildings have an underlying 50Hz hum present, especially old properties where live and neutral wiring takes separate routes, resulting in a loop. However, most hearing aids are designed to reject such low frequencies, and so this is not normally a practical problem.

    Interference
    Induction loops will interfere with other equipment, i.e., electric guitars will definitely pick up the magnetic field and cause feedback although some are less sensitive. If listeners can hear a hum when the loop system is operating, turn the amplifier off completely and test for noise using a hearing aid or a loop listening device. The noise should still be present and proves it cannot be due to the loop amplifier. We recommend this be tested for before installation.

    Damage to the loop
    A simple break can be repaired provided it can be found. All that matters is that the join is low resistance and allows the required current to flow through the loop. If the loop cable is shorted to earth, for instance, by drilling through it and touching a reinforcing grid, the amplifier output stage will be damaged. This cannot be protected against.

    The isolation issue
    When a hearing aid user switches his or her hearing aid to the ‘T’ position, its on-board microphone is switched off and the only noise that can be heard is the loop signal. If the system is connected to just one sound source, such as a TV, some hearing aid users say the lack of background noise makes them feel isolated. This can be overcome by positioning a microphone where it will convey background noise and pick up general conversation.

    In summary…
    Before designing a system, try to find answers to the following questions. Once you have the answers, the information in this guide will help you provide an effective solution.

    • What is the area used for (reception, meeting room, lecture theatre, etc)?
    • Do you require an audio input from a TV/Video? ! Do you require an input from an existing PA system?
    • Do you require fixed or mobile microphones?
    • How many microphone positions are required?
    • Do any rooms next or close to the area require a separate system?
    • What are the dimensions of the area – length, width and height?
    • Where can the loop cable be installed – ceiling / floor void, in floor screed, under floor covering or wall?
    • What is the ceiling height and how is it constructed?
    • Is there any steel or other metals around the building?
    • Is there any risk of theft to the equipment?
    • Does it need to be a ‘secure’ system with little overspill?

    Who is Auris?

    Auras is based in Vernon, BC, and is run by Dave & Debbie Moore, who have many years of experience with specifying, installing & optimizing loop systems.

    Before emigrating to Canada over 7 years ago, Dave & Debbie owned and ran DM Installation Projects and DM Music for Churches (www.dmmusic.com) in London, UK. They installed thousands of loop systems in public buildings, many in quite demanding heritage churches. They were surprised to find a lack of awareness of loop technology and its many benefits in Canada.

    Having established a long & trustworthy business relationship with AVX loop systems in the UK, they approached the manufacturers Signet-AC to bring AVX loop systems to Canada. We are delighted to announce that Auris is the exclusive distributors of these AVX loop systems to Canada.

    Do all hearing aids have T-coils fitted?

    It was reported in the Hearing Review that 69% of the 183 models available had T-Coils fitted. The percentage in Europe is higher because there are loop systems everywhere. It’s ‘chicken and egg’ situation. New model cochlear implants also offer t-coils.

    What about those with hearing aids without T-coils fitted?

    Some Hearing Aids can be retro-fitted with T-Coils, whilst others have them already fitted but not activated. Even those without hearing aids can use a portable loop receiver, although a bespoke hearing aid will have been adapted for the individual’s hearing loss which varies considerably.

    What about those without hearing aids or those with hearing aids without T-coils fitted?

    There are many people who are hard of hearing that do not have hearing aids.
    Sometimes it’s because hearing aids are cost prohibitive. Sometimes it’s purely vanity
    that stops them. Infact, there are studies that confirm a 7 year procrastination period
    before people act! For those people in transition, there is a battery powered RxTi
    portable loop listener/receiver that can be used with headphones or earbuds.
    For the small percentage of hearing aid users without t-coils, we suggest upgrading to a
    unit with t-coils activated.

    Which Loop System Is Right For My Requirement?

    Venue Systems

    Churches, Theatres, Cimema’s, Meeting & Conference Rooms,
    Residential Homes, Council Chambers, Auditoriums etc
    PDA 200 – Covers up to 200m sq
    PDA 500 – Covers up to 500m sq
    PDA 1000 – Covers up to 900m sq
    Phased Array Loop systems for larger and specialized design (See Vernon Performing
    Arts Case Study).

    Domestic – DL50 kit – Covers up to 50m sq
    Counter – CL1 kit – Includes amp, pre formed cable & microphone
    Vehicle – VL1 – Includes amp, cable, cigar lighter power supply & microphone
    Portable – PL1 kit – include rechargeable battery, integral mic
    Portable Loop Listener/Receiver – RxT1

  • Request a Consultation

    Please contact David Moore to discuss your requirement. There is no cost or obligation
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      A community theatre in Lake Country is making itself more accessible to people with hearing loss. Thanks to a new sponsorship provided by Lakeside Hearing & Tinnitus Centre, Creekside Theatre was able to install the Auris Loop assistive listening system. Photo Credit: Lake Country website. “Lake Country has been making large strides towards being a […]
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      Parish offers loop system to assist hearing loss

      By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — The induction hearing loop system, a new and innovative technology that assists those with hearing loss, has arrived in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Recently St. Jude Parish in Fort Wayne has installed the assistive listening device system that works in conjunction with telecoil-equipped hearing aids or cochlear […]
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