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Remote microphone technology

Remote microphone technology usually consist of a microphone (transmitter) and a receiver. The receiver is either attached to the child’s hearing aid or cochlear implant or worn around their neck. The microphone transmits sound wirelessly to the receiver, providing improved speech perception in noisy environments.

There are various FM (frequency modulated) or Bluetooth units that the teacher can use and handheld microphones that other students can pass around.

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FM systems and SoundField in the classroom 

Andrew Stewart (Hearing Connections) reviews the options available to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the classroom. He discusses the advantages of different microphones, and different SoundField systems.

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All about FM
FM systems are also called Remote Microphone Systems. Your audiologist at Hearing Australia can advise you on the best option for your child’s needs.
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Audio frequency induction loops
An audio frequency induction (loop) is a way of transmitting sound through a wire loop to the telecoil in a hearing aid or a suitable receiver. They are mostly used to eliminate background noise.
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Loop systems at home
Andrew Stewart has been installing loop systems for 20 years. He is hearing impaired and has two hearing impaired children – all use a loop to watch TV at home. Andrew helps us to unravel the mysteries of loops.
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TV and captions for deaf children
Your child may find captions a very useful way of following TV programs, DVDs, movies, cartoons and so on. Captions allow deaf children to read the spoken words and other sounds contained in the program or movie. They can also help your child to pick up new words, improve their reading skills and develop their understanding of many ideas and concepts. It is never too early to start using captions.
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Soundfield systems
Soundfield systems help students hear their teacher’s instructions clearly. These systems have a microphone that the teacher wears and one or more speakers placed strategically around the classroom. The teacher talks into the microphone, and the sound is evenly distributed through the speakers, making it easy for students to hear. Soundfield systems benefit all students, including those with hearing loss, auditory processing disorders and those learning English as a second language.
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Other communication devices
There are other assistive devices and technologies that will assist your child at home, school and in the community.
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