What is the loop setting on a hearing aid?

What is the loop setting on a hearing aid?

A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to ‘T’ (Telecoil) setting.

What is a neck loop hearing?

A neckloop is a loop of wire designed to be worn around the neck that allows an audio signal to be transmitted from a sound source to a hearing aid. Neck loops work with hearing aids that contain a t-coil, but some are also designed to work with hearing aids that contain a Bluetooth chip.

Do I need telecoil in my hearing aid?

The telecoil is an optional piece that many hearing aids have, like our new Muse iQ Rechargeable. When you have a telecoil, it can “listen” instead of the microphone. The coil inside the hearing aid is sensitive to magnetic fields. If a phone has a strong enough magnetic field, the telecoil can pick it up.

How do I activate my telecoil hearing aid?

To activate the telecoil & start receiving sound: Simply push and hold the AUX selector button on Streamer Pro for about two seconds to access the hearing loop’s audio.

What are induction loops used for?

Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems (A.F.I.L.S) are used by hearing aid wearers to assist them to hear clearly in difficult acoustic environments e.g. churches, theatres, reception areas, etc. Induction loops replace the sound path between the signal sound and the hearing aid wearer with a magnetic field.

What is the purpose of a telecoil in a hearing aid?

The telecoil is a small induction pick-up coil which can be placed inside a hearing aid. The telecoil is also known as a T-coil, or T-switch. When activated, the telecoil permits coupling of the personal hearing aid to sources of electromagnetic energy including a telephone and assistive listening devices and systems.