Hearing loops can be integrated into a variety of
Leightons digital hearing aids, allowing them to
work with hearing aid induction systems. Hearing aid
induction loops are provided in many public places - like churches,
shops, libraries, theatres and railway stations - but they can also
be installed in private places, such as in the home and in cars,
for listening to music or TV.
An induction loop is a thin cable running around any listening
area, such as a room. An amplifier feeds an electric current into
the loop. The loop gets its signal via a connection to the sound
source. The current produces a harmless magnetic field that matches
the sound and, if one is within the loop area, this field will be
picked up by setting the hearing aid - or loop listening aid - to
the 'T' setting.
Hearing aid induction can work particularly well in noisy public
places, as they work with the hearing aid to reduce, or even cut
out, background noise. When you see that you are in an area which
has a hearing loop system, you can pick up the sound by switching
your hearing aid to the 'T' position. The volume and other settings
on a hearing aid can still be adjusted when using hearing aid
induction.
If you would like to know whether your hearing aid is compatible
with hearing aid induction systems, or to find out more about
Leightons hearing aids that can be fitted with a loop system please
make an appointment to see one of our hearing aid audiologists.