- Audio Loop System
An audio loop is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The audio loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to ‘T’ (Telecoil) setting.
The audio loop consists of a microphone to pick up the spoken word; an amplifier which processes the signal which is then sent through the final piece; the loop cable, a wire placed around the perimeter of a specific area i.e. a meeting room, a church, a service counter etc to act as an antenna that radiates the magnetic signal to the hearing aid.
Why use a hearing loop?
- Cuts out unwanted background noise
- No need to use a receiver/headset
- Sound goes directly into the hearing aid
- Can be used by anyone with a compatible hearing aid
- It is inconspicuous
- Cost effective
- Any number of users can use the system
Reference:
https://www.hearinglink.org/living/loops-equipment/hearing-loops/what-is-a-hearing-loop/
Locations with an Audio Loop System
Arichat
- St. Josephs Church
Baddeck
- Knox Presbyterian Church
- Masonic Lodge
- St. Michael’s Roman Catholic
- Baddeck Council Chambers
Bras D’or
- St. James
- St. Joseph Parish
Christmas Island
- St. Barra
Glace Bay
- Knox Church
- Masonic Lodge
- Newsom United Church
- Savoy Theatre
- Warden United
Grand River
- Grand River Presbyterian Church
Iona
- St. Columba Church
Little Narrows
- Little Narrows Presbyterian Church
Margaree Centre
- Wilson United
Marion Bridge
- Bethel United Church
- St. Columbia Presbyterian
New Waterford
- St. Leonard
North Sydney & Sydney Mines
- Clyde Avenue Baptist Church
- Grace Fellowship Church
- Seventh Day Adventist
- St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
- St. John’s Anglican & Church Hall
- St. Joseph’s Parish
- St. Matthew Wesley Church
Port Hawkesbury
- St. Marks Church
South Haven
- Ephraim Scott Memorial Presbyterian
Sydney, Sydney River & Westmount
- Bethel Presbyterian
- CBU Theatres
- Chants Funeral Chapel
- Holy Rosary Parish
- Justice Centre Courtroom 7
- Marco Hearing Health Centre
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Pier Funeral Home
- Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
- St. Albans Church
- St. Marguarite Bourgeois
- St. Theresa’s Church
- Sydney Memorial Chapel
- Sydney River – United Protestant
- The HAT Theatre
- United Heritage Church
- Westmount United Church
Whycocomagh
- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
- Stewart United Church
Dominion
- Church of the Good Shepherd