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How Does An Induction Loop System/ Loop Amplifier Work?


The induction loop is a small cable that goes round the perimeter of a room or listening area and forms a loop. Both ends of the cable are connected to the output of a specialist design loop amplifier. A current from the loop amplifier powers the cable and the amplifier gets its signal from a direct sound source. This can be a microphone placed in front of the person speaking or it can be a connection into a TV, PA system, laptop or DVD player. The resulting electric current in the induction loop produces a magnetic field. The hearing aid user can pick up this field when they switch their hearing instrument to the T position. The user is then able to hear audible sound very clearly. Overspill may occur when a loop system is being used, whereby the signal from the loop reaches outside the loop area. This means that privacy cannot be guaranteed in a room where a loop is fitted.

UniVox Listener

 

Advantages of the Induction Loop System

 

  1. Unlimited number of hearing aid users can benefit from an induction loop amplifier as long as they each have their hearing aids set to 'T' or they are using a loop listener (see image to the right) via headphones. No receivers are required to hear the benefits of an induction loop system.
  2. You are not wired to any other equipment so you are free to move around and listen from anywhere within the range of the induction loop.
  3. The induction loop system can be installed in an entire building, within a single room, or even in a vehicle (read fitting instructions for having a loop amplifier in the car).
  4. Induction loops are available in portable systems. These cases are easy to assemble and highly portable.

 

PALS case

 

In What Situations Are Induction Loop Amplifiers Most Commonly Used?

 

Induction loop systems can be installed in locations such as churches, theatres, public halls and auditoriums, schools, lecture halls, residential homes, cinemas, service counter windows, offices, airports, train stations, cars and homes. Due to overspill issues, loop systems are not recommended for situations where privacy is desired, for example, in court rooms.

Gordon Morris Ltd. installs UniVox loop systems in a variety of locations. UniVox amplifiers are produced by Bo EDIN AB.

Bo EDIN AB are major players in the induction loop field, continuously developing new and improved loop amplifiers and professional measurement equipment.

 

Gordon Morris Ltd. understands the varying requirements that users have and can design a system for use in almost any location. All we need to know are the approximate dimensions of the area to be covered. The induction loop system will need a mains power supply and can also be linked into a public address or audio system.

 

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Induction loop system installations that we have completed include St. Leonards Church in Butleigh, Woolstore Theatre and Rex Cinema.

 

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