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*The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any products. For your convenience, we have compiled this information to be used as a resource. Products listed may or may not meet accessibility standards or recommendations. It is important to check design specifications of products. This list is not comprehensive. For more detailed information, please contact the NCA at (812) 856-4422 Voice, (812) 856-4421 TTY or nca@indiana.edu.

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Audio Loops

This picture of the Microloop II shows a black carrying case lying next to a black rectangular receiver against a white background. There is a spool of black wire next to the receiver.
Microloop II


FM Systems

A gray box with an open lid reveals its contents. On the lid sits a wire that serves as a neckloop. The bottom portion of the case has cutouts for its contents of two receivers, two batteries, power cords and receiver carrying cases. A black box with its lid open shows its contents, including six headphones and six receivers. The Personal FM System is displayed. Two small dark gray rectangular boxes stand in the middle of the picture, one with a small microphone attached to the top. Two small and one large blue carrying cases stand in the background on the right and left, respectively. Laid out in front of the small gray boxes are four batteries, an ear bud, and black wires. Four rectangular dark gray receivers stand in line on the left side of the picture and a longer rectangular box with an antenna sits to the right of the receivers. An ear bud lays in front of the receivers and the word “FM” is printed in white in a small black box.
Comtec Companion AT-72
FM Tour Guide System
Personal FM System, Models PFM 300/350
Value Pack System/Model PPA VPE


Infrared

A large black device with small reddish bulbs inside tops the picture. In the middle of the picture sits a rectangular black box with white markings. The lower third of the picture shows two small rectangular boxes with headphones attached.
 A rectangular device with a green digital display screen and a black antenna sit to the right of four smaller black rectangular boxes.
Sound Plus Large Area Infrared System
Personal PA 375 FM Listening System




  Audio Loops
This picture of the Microloop II shows a black carrying case lying next to a black rectangular receiver against a white background. There is a spool of black wire next to the receiver.

MicroLoop II

  • MicroLoop II
    For conference rooms or classrooms, sets up in minutes. Simply place the “loop” wire around the listening area to transmit amplified speech signals to the “T” coil switch found on many hearing aids. Special receivers are available for persons without hearing aids or “T” switches. Larger area system available.
  • Approximate cost from $295.00 to $700.00.
  • Oval Window Audio
    33 Wildflower Court
    Nederland, CO 80466
    Phone/Fax/TTY: (303) 447-3607
    www.ovalwindowaudio.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

  FM Systems
A gray box with an open lid reveals its contents. On the lid sits a wire that serves as a neckloop. The bottom portion of the case has cutouts for its contents of two receivers, two batteries, power cords and receiver carrying cases.

COMTEK Companion AT-72

  • COMTEK Companion AT-72
    The complete AT-72 wireless auditory assistance kit includes one M-72 AT transmitter, one AT-35 lavaliere microphone, one PR-72b personal receiver, one SM-N earphone assembly, one NTC-102 neck-loop transductor, one NBC 9-2C battery charger, two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, one CB-48 audio connector cable, two P-1 pouches, and one C-111 carrying case. The AT-72 system allows the user to intelligibly hear a speaker from across a noise-filled room as though that person were standing just a foot away. The system creates a wireless FM sound link between a transmitter worn by a speaker and a receiver worn by the person with impaired hearing, thus bypassing disturbing background noises and reverberation effects.
  • Approximate price: $1,0222.00 to $1,350.00
  • COMTEK Technology, Inc.
    357 West 2700 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84115
    Toll Free: (800) 496-3463
    Phone: (801) 466-3463
    Fax: (801) 484-6906
    www.comtek.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A black box with its lid open shows its contents, including six headphones and six receivers.

FM Tour Guide System

  • FM Tour Guide System
    The FM Tour Guide System helps tour group members with hearing difficulties overcome background noise and distance from the tour guide - even in noisy surroundings. Use it in factories, museums, zoos, bus tours or anywhere for tour-type presentations. It's easy to set up and use. Your tour guide wears a compact, body-pack transmitter and headset microphone. Listeners use portable receivers and lightweight headphones. It accommodates any number of users with additional receivers. Easy to set up and use - no installation required. Complete, portable system operates over a distance of 150-200 feet. Meets ADA requirements. Includes 1 transmitter with headset-style microphone, 6 receivers with belt clips cases and batteries, 1 hard-sided carrying case, and can be custom ordered to fit your needs.
  • Approximate cost from $1,225.00.
  • Williams Sound Corporation
    10399 W. 70th Street
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    Toll Free: (800) 328-6190
    Phone: (952) 943-2252
    Fax: (952) 943-2174
    www.williamssound.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

The Personal FM System is displayed. Two small dark gray rectangular boxes stand in the middle of the picture, one with a small microphone attached to the top. Two small and one large blue carrying cases stand in the background on the right and left, respectively. Laid out in front of the small gray boxes are four batteries, an ear bud, and black wires.

Personal FM System, Models PFM 300/350

  • Personal FM System, Models PFM 300/350
    These Personal FM Systems are designed to broadcast the teacher's voice directly to the ears of individual students. While the teacher wears a compact transmitter and microphone, students use portable receivers and earphones to hear the teacher clearly and easily, even from the back of the classroom.
  • Approximate cost from $539.00 to $1,110.00.
  • Williams Sound Corporation
    10399 W. 70th Street
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    Toll Free: (800) 328-6190
    Phone: (952) 943-2252
    Fax: (952) 943-2174
    www.williamssound.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Four rectangular dark gray receivers stand in line on the left side of the picture and a longer rectangular box with an antenna sits to the right of the receivers. An ear bud lays in front of the receivers and the word “FM” is printed in white in a small black box.

Value Pack System/Model PPA VPE

  • Value Pack System/Model PPA VPE
    Personal PA systems feature an FM transmitter which connects to an existing sound system or can be used with its own microphone. PPA transmitters broadcast up to 500' over the 72-76 MHz Auditory Assistance Band to any number of listeners using PPA receivers within the listening area. System Components: T17 compact transmitter with "rubber duckie" antenna, four R7 personal receivers with earphones and batteries, RCA audio connection cable, Wall Plaque to inform visitors that an assistive listening system is in place.
  • Approximate cost from $585.00 to $899.00.
  • Williams Sound Corporation
    10399 W. 70th Street
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    Toll Free: (800) 328-6190
    Phone: (952) 943-2252
    Fax: (952) 943-2174
    www.williamssound.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

  Infrared
A large black device with small reddish bulbs inside tops the picture. In the middle of the picture sits a rectangular black box with white markings. The lower third of the picture shows two small rectangular boxes with headphones attached.

Sound Plus Large Area Infrared System

  • Sound Plus Large Area Infrared System
    With its studio grade components, the TX10 Transmitter, offers full range frequency response and “super clean” audio, accepting both balanced and unbalance line inputs without noise degradation.
  • Williams Sound Corporation
    10399 W. 70th Street
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    Toll Free: (800) 328-6190
    Phone: (952) 943-2252
    Fax: (952) 943-2174
    www.williamssound.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A rectangular device with a green digital display screen and a black antenna sit to the right of four smaller black rectangular boxes.

Personal PA 375 FM Listening System

  • The Personal PA 375 Listening system champions the next generation of hearing assistance technology. The T35 configures itself to the appropriate setting - taking the guess work out of complex audio installation. Operating up to 1000 feet, the T35 is ideal for auditoriums, stadiums, theaters, or other large venues where superior coverage area is essential. The PPA 375 comes complete with four stylized single-channel R35 receiver (earphones and batteries included).
  • Approximate cost: Contact vendor for pricing.
  • Williams Sound Corporation
    10399 W. 70th Street
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    Toll Free: (800) 328-6190
    Phone: (952) 943-2252
    Fax: (952) 943-2174
    www.williamssound.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.






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