What is a Hearing Loop and how does it work?
Hearing Loops are the preferred assistive listening technology for people with hearing loss. At the push of a button, most hearing aids can wirelessly receive the sound from a public venue that has a hearing loop installed via it's internal t-coil or telecoil.
Hearing Loop Signs
When you see a sign similar to the one shown here, it means that the venue is equipped with a room hearing loop that will allow you to hear better by using the telecoils in your hearing aid or cochlear implant.
Look for this signage in houses of worship, libraries, transportation hubs, movie theaters, banks, retail stores, offices, waiting rooms, cultural venues, and workplace settings.
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How it Works
- Person speaks into a microphone.
- Signal from microphone is sent to a hidden wire loop surrounding the listeners inside the loop.
- The loop creates a magnetic field that transmits the amplified signal to the telecoil (T-Coil) in the listener’s hearing aid or cochlear implant.
What to Do
Switch your personal device to the T-Coil position. If the signal seems weak, turn up the volume on your hearing aid or cochlear implant. (If you do NOT have a volume control, consult your hearing care provider for adjustments.)
Don’t have a T-Coil? If you do not have a T-Coil in your personal device please check with an usher to see if a headset is available for you to borrow. Additionally, ask your hearing care provider if your personal device can be activated or retrofitted with this circuitry.
Don’t have a T-Coil? If you do not have a T-Coil in your personal device please check with an usher to see if a headset is available for you to borrow. Additionally, ask your hearing care provider if your personal device can be activated or retrofitted with this circuitry.
