Fm system

FM systems, the best AAC companion for the deaf and hard of hearing.
FM systems are wireless assistive hearing devices that enhance the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants and also assist people who are hard of hearing but do not wear hearing aids, in particular over distance and in noisy environments.
Advantages: Constant SPL which is constant over quiet a distance.
Usable with a wide range of hearing losses. Comes with different electro acoustic output so used with mild HL and severe to profound HL cases.
Frequency characteristics/clarity of signal is good.
It has a large operating range.
No cross-talk between rooms because many FM channels available
Environmental microphones for class participation and self-monitoring
Usable outside of building
Portable and wearable.
Personal hearing aids not needed with self-contained FM system
No spill over as in induction loop system.

1. FM systems, the best AAC companion for the deaf and hard of hearing

2. FM systems are wireless assistive hearing devices that enhance the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants and also assist people who are hard of hearing but do not wear hearing aids, in particular over distance and in noisy environments. 2

3. Students Hearing aid candidates Adults with hearing aids Anyone , really! Who benefits from using one? / Who should consider using FM systems? 3

4. Theaters and auditoriums Classroom and conference hall Restaurants Where you can use FM systems ? 4

5. A traditional FM System comprises of two main parts: a radio transmitter and radio receiver The transmitter captures sound via a microphone or direct connection to a sound source and transmits to the receiver. How does a FM System work? 5

6. 6 How does a FM System work?

7. Fig. An FM amplification system showing a lapel microphone and FM transmitter along with various receiver options. 7

8. Constant SPL which is constant over quiet a distance. Usable with a wide range of hearing losses. Comes with different electro acoustic output so used with mild HL and severe to profound HL cases. Frequency characteristics/clarity of signal is good. It has a large operating range. No cross-talk between rooms because many FM channels available Advantages of FM System 8

9. Environmental microphones for class participation and self-monitoring Usable outside of building Portable and wearable. Personal hearing aids not needed with self-contained FM system No spill over as in induction loop system . Advantages of FM System 9

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