Hearing-Impaired Crew Chief
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I moved this over to the Sound Forum where I hope that you will get more advice on this matter.
perhaps you could describe the device.
is it small and hidden within the ear canal
or slightly larger about the size and shape of custom in ear monitors
or the even larger type that hangs behind the ear with a clear tube to the ear canal
If it is just an ear bud you need why not add a 1/8" trs connector pigtailed into the headsets xlr plug.(soldered the speaker pins) that way you could use normal ear buds.
I normally just take my "ears" out when i need to wear a headset. the switchable telephone/induction mode works, but is a bit buzzy. My biggest fear is losing the things as each one is 2 grand.
is it small and hidden within the ear canal
or slightly larger about the size and shape of custom in ear monitors
or the even larger type that hangs behind the ear with a clear tube to the ear canal
If it is just an ear bud you need why not add a 1/8" trs connector pigtailed into the headsets xlr plug.(soldered the speaker pins) that way you could use normal ear buds.
I normally just take my "ears" out when i need to wear a headset. the switchable telephone/induction mode works, but is a bit buzzy. My biggest fear is losing the things as each one is 2 grand.
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You might consider something like a Sennheiser EZT 1011 induction neck loop wired into the comms system. Then the lady in question can switch to T on their hearing aid (if so equipped) and I hope that their aid provides the best coupling for their ears as opposed to a stock product.
The problem will be there is still a need for some form of mic to talk back. So my thought would be a short extension lead for the headset that connects the mic straight through and disconnects the headset's ears and diverts them out to a 3.5mm for either the neck loop mentioned or stock earbuds.
In this day and age there is no reason for a hearing impaired person not to be able to find a solution to their comms problem. Note that you may in fact be required to provide an option under disability discrimination legislation - is it the ADA in the states?
The problem will be there is still a need for some form of mic to talk back. So my thought would be a short extension lead for the headset that connects the mic straight through and disconnects the headset's ears and diverts them out to a 3.5mm for either the neck loop mentioned or stock earbuds.
In this day and age there is no reason for a hearing impaired person not to be able to find a solution to their comms problem. Note that you may in fact be required to provide an option under disability discrimination legislation - is it the ADA in the states?
Have you talked to the hearing impaired person for suggestions? or are they asking for suggestions? The combination of hearing aid and headphones can be a feedback nightmare in some cases. a hearing aid that supports induction loop might very well be one safe way to go OR some folks that are hearing impaired seem to think that simply having a good full cover headphone with controllable volume works for them
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7595_102-0.html?threadID=277558
Sharyn
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7595_102-0.html?threadID=277558
Sharyn
there seems to be a suggestion that using noise canceling headphones might work well
The best headphones for people who wear hearing aids - by L. Anne Carrington - Helium
they are not cheap
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AP05BO/?tag=controlbooth-20
Sharyn
The best headphones for people who wear hearing aids - by L. Anne Carrington - Helium
they are not cheap
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AP05BO/?tag=controlbooth-20
Sharyn
ANR Active Noise Reduction
ANC active noise cancellation
Aviation ANR headsets could work for you.
there are even two telex models on this page
Aviation Headsets - ANR (Active Noise Reduction) for Pilots - MyPilotStore.com
Also check for T-coil/Telecoil compatible - BTE, ITE and ITC aids (induction)
http://www.tecear.com/Music_Link.htm
BTE- behind the ear
ITE- in the ear
ITC- in the canal
ANC active noise cancellation
Aviation ANR headsets could work for you.
there are even two telex models on this page
Aviation Headsets - ANR (Active Noise Reduction) for Pilots - MyPilotStore.com
Also check for T-coil/Telecoil compatible - BTE, ITE and ITC aids (induction)
http://www.tecear.com/Music_Link.htm
BTE- behind the ear
ITE- in the ear
ITC- in the canal
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You might want to really check and see if this is going to work. From a search on the net, this is typically not the recommended solution. Full over the ears is
I am GUESSING the reason is that there will be interference with the hearing aid and if it is removed then the hearing impaired person will ONLY be able to hear via the bud.
Just a thought to consider
Sharyn
I am GUESSING the reason is that there will be interference with the hearing aid and if it is removed then the hearing impaired person will ONLY be able to hear via the bud.
Just a thought to consider
Sharyn
That's an issue with ear bud style headsets even among us non hearing impaired. I've used this style of headset before and I absolutely hate them, mainly because the ear bud sits in the ear canal so that all you can hear out of that ear is the headset. I prefer something that allows at least a little ambient noise in. Also, if your ears are tight up against your head as mine are, wearing one of these headsets can be painful since the body of the headset sits behind the ear and will push the ear out away from your head. This does not mean, however, that other people will have the same issues. I've known other people who have used these headsets and absolutely love them.
