Assisted Listening Systems in the DMV
At Metro AV, we offer assisted listening systems in the DMV. Our technology solutions are specifically designed for assisted living facilities. Understanding the unique needs of these environments is our priority, ensuring that all residents can enjoy seamless access to entertainment and communication.
Tailored Technology Solutions
- Media Room and “Movie Night” Type Display Systems
- Easy-to-Use, Intuitive Controllers for AV Systems
- TV Distribution Systems
- Digital Signage
Trusted by Renowned Facilities
Our clients include:
Assisted living facilities require special considerations when implementing technology. At Metro AV, we have experience with the following:
- Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
- Goodwin House Alexandria
- Heatherwood Retirement Homes
- Falcon’s Landing
Systems Spotlight: Assisted Listening Systems
For many assisted living institutions, there is an ever-growing need for assisted listening systems. These systems benefit people who are hard of hearing by allowing them to hear audio presentations either through a specialized receiver with headphones or through their own hearing aids, if equipped with a “T-coil.” There are essentially three types of these systems: induction loop, FM transmission, and infrared transmission.
Induction Loop
Advantages
- Transmits directly to hearing aids equipped with T-coils, no receiver required.
- Unobtrusive with T-coil hearing aids.
- Fewer receivers required than with FM and IR systems.
The induction loop system consists of a simple wire running around the perimeter of the room, attached to an amplifier connected to the audio source. The wire can be concealed either under the carpet or along the baseboards of the room. Users can then receive the audio transmission via magnetic induction through their hearing aids if equipped with a “T-coil”.
Disadvantages
- Cannot loop adjacent rooms due to the spill-over effect.
- Room size restrictions.
- Loops may be difficult or impossible to install at some facilities.
FM Transmission
Advantages
- Highly portable.
- Easy to install.
- Transmission range up to 1,000 ft.
This system uses an FM transmitter to broadcast audio to small individual receivers that users can listen to. This is often the next best option if an induction loop system cannot be installed.
Disadvantages
- Receivers are required for everyone.
- Both acoustic output and teleloop options must be available at public facilities.
- For multi-applications, receivers must operate on different channels.
Infrared Light Transmission
Advantages
- Multiple applications can run simultaneously without interfering with one another.
- Insures confidentiality (cannot be tapped outside the room).
- Personal systems are easy to install.
- No size limitation as emitter panels may be daisy-chained.
This system works very much like the FM transmission system but uses Infrared light instead of radio waves. To broadcast infrared light, however, the system must use special panel transmitters. Since the panels are line-of-sight only to the receivers, the transmitters are usually mounted in the room, on the walls, or in the ceiling.
Disadvantages
- Receivers are required for everyone.
- Not practical for outdoor applications (sunlight interference).
- Some installation is required for large area systems.
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