Assistive Listening Devices

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The most popular television assistive listening systems now on the market are infrared systems. The transmitter (emitter) is placed on the television to pick up sound. Some systems provide an external microphone that can be positioned on the t.v. speaker.All systems provide the choice of plugging an audio cable directly into the audio output jack on the t.v.. This is the preferred method to obtain the cleanest signal possible.
Most systems use an under the chin style, or stethoscope style receiver and require that the hearing aids be removed. Some receivers have one or two buttons to adjust under the chin. One receiver has a large, wide wheel to turn and can be easy to use for people with limited dexterity.Other systems have either a headphone style receiver or the ability to use a neck loop to interface with hearing aid telecoils.