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From: dmimi@uncecs.edu (Mimi Clifford)
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Subject: Re: Assistive Listening Device
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Date: 11 Aug 90 02:49:34 GMT
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There is more than one Assistive Listening Device that can be used
to amplify a lecturer or teacher.  Phonic Ear has made a couple of
models--I've tried several and only one was really adequate for
me--and they've stopped making that model as I understand it.

So look for Comtek FM ALDs.  They are high quality, no more
expensive than any other good system.  Be sure to try out whatever
system you look at--see if different microphones are available and
try more than one kind of mike.  There should be a couple of
different mikes that have different directionality.  That is, there
should be an onmi- or multi directional mike, a partially
uni-directional one, etc.  Comtek does have a really
uni-directional mike, but it is very expensive, and not really
necessary for a classroom or speaker situation.  It's sure nice for
a cocktail party or noisy room, though!

I can come up with Comtek's address if needed, but a speech and
hearing center or SHHH Chapter should have it too.

Let me know if you do want the address.