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HOW IS AN fmGENIE USED?
The sound from an fmGenie
can be listened to in a variety of ways.
Hearing aids
fmGenie radio aid systems are used to provide an improved
sound input into hearing aids. In this situation it is the
hearing aids that provide the ‘power’ or ‘gain’ as well as a
tailored frequency response to match the hearing loss.
The frequency compensation provided by the user’s aid
can be both matched and often enhanced by the correct
use of the tone controls in the receiver
.
Cochlear implant processors
Achieving good sound pickup to help the ‘listening process’ is
important for implant processors and radio aids are widely
used with cochlear implant speech processors. Each
processor type has its own unique connecting lead and
setting up procedure. We will not attempt to cover
here the connecting options for cochlear implant
processors as they vary and should initially be set up
at the implant centre.
Headphones/earphones
An fmGenie
can be used with personal stereo
earphones or headphones. The maximum
volume is not as loud as from a hearing aid,
however there is effective gain since the
problems of room acoustics and ‘loss of sound
over a distance’ are compensated for.
There are increasing numbers of people who are
identified as needing help to aid concentration in
lectures. The
should be set to ‘HI’ audio output
for use with headphones – this can readily be checked by looking for the
symbol on the status display – see appendix 3, page 72 to select ‘HI’ audio
output if the
is not displayed.
HOW DOES A HEARING AID USER LISTEN TO THE RECEIVER?
Direct input:
Many hearing aids have a ‘direct input’ facility. A ‘direct
input’ facility is simply some form of socket or connecting plate which
allows a direct connection to feed an audio signal directly
into the hearing aid. Usually the connector is in a
‘shoe’ (or ‘boot’ if you are in the USA) which
clips on to the bottom of the hearing aid with
an electrical connection by means of sprung
contact fingers which connect with
corresponding pads on the hearing aid body.
The fmGenie
is able to use this method of
connection to a hearing aid.
‘T’ Telecoil or Loop programme:
Most hearing aids have a
loop programme (T) option, usually associated with induction
loops in banks & theatres. With the fmGenie
a small loop
around the neck is used instead of a large loop around the whole
room. The method of selecting the loop programme (T) varies greatly
between hearing aids so please consult your hearing aid user guide.
NHS hearing aids should have either or both, direct input or a loop
programme. Hearing aids need to have the loop programme (T) and/or
direct input facility activated during programming. Please discuss the
facilities available on your hearing aid with your hearing aid dispenser.
The fmGenie receiver has a similar casing to the transmitter
and is easily identified by the Rx in a red circle on the front
and the two volume controls either side of the unit.
An fmGenie receiver has no internal microphone.
WEARING AN fmGENIE
The fmGenie
and
have similar pouch and harness
options. The fmGenie
with its connecting lead,
loop etc. can be worn under clothing if wished.
For pouch and harness options,
visit DeafEquipment.co.uk
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Wearing the fmGenie
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