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Countertop Telecoil

Posted by joemd @joemd, Apr 24 12:46pm

Does anyone have any experience with using a countertop telecoil? I am considering buying one for group book discussions of about 15 people.

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tonyinmi | @tonyinmi | Apr 25 5:48am

@joemd A countertop loop system works well. The loop will transmit the signal to your telecoils but most important is how the microphone is used. It's best if only one person at a time speaks and the person speaking is given the microphone. Best possible solution would be to use the system similar to how a music band is set up. Everyone is given a microphone that is hooked to a sound board (equalizer). The equalizer would be connected to the countertop loop.
Tony in Michigan

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mikepa | @mikepa | Apr 25 8:21am
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@joemd A countertop loop system works well. The loop will transmit the signal to your telecoils but most important is how the microphone is used. It's best if only one person at a time speaks and the person speaking is given the microphone. Best possible solution would be to use the system similar to how a music band is set up. Everyone is given a microphone that is hooked to a sound board (equalizer). The equalizer would be connected to the countertop loop.
Tony in Michigan

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@tonyinmi What is the best distance to sit from the loop system? Do you need to be directly in front of it or can you be diagonal?

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tonyinmi | @tonyinmi | Apr 25 10:54am
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@tonyinmi What is the best distance to sit from the loop system? Do you need to be directly in front of it or can you be diagonal?

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@mikepa, I'm not sure of a "best" distance, but it would seem that a little trial and error is needed. The closer you are to the transmitter, the better. You also have to consider the angle. It would seem that being perpendicular to the countertop is best, but how the telecoil is mounted in the hearing aid also plays a role. I attended an HLAA convention several years ago. All rooms are looped. I sat next to a person that had recently been implanted with a CI. She had to put her head down (away from the presenter) in order to hear from the loop. I think they botched the orientation of the telecoil in her processor.
Tony in Michigan

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