Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) - radio aids and proprietary remote microphone systems - optimising listening opportunities

Revised version: Contributions by members of the ALTWG (Stuart Whyte, Brian Copsey, James Mander) including Educational Audiologists from the professional associations; British Association of Educational Audiologists (BAEA) (Claire Bateson, Anne Bailey) and BATOD (Teresa Quail). | View as single page | Feedback/Impact

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) Evidence What and why? How? Technical Support Setting up BATOD articles What are ALDs? Routine checks Choosing a system Using a test box Further reading Why use ALDs? Use in educational settings Troubleshooting Cochlear implants Case studies Criteria Use in everyday life Connecting to other technology Hearing aids Glossary Listening in noise Costing and funding Frequencies and transmission Bone conduction aids BATOD Audiology Refreshers Supporting listening difficulties Insurance ALT working group Assessing the benefits of ALDs Good practice Soundfield systems and ALDs Strength of evidence Transferability Editor's comments Areas for further research Online community

Hearing aids Some hearing aids may use an audio shoe to connect a receiver to the hearing aid. Some hearing aids have a receiver installed in the hearing aid which is activated using a code from a purchased receiver. The manuals that come with the systems explain how to use them.