AudioLink Celebrates Halloween with Scary Deals!
Our "Spook"tacular discounts will haunt you
(but only if you pass them up)...
Read about this month's "treats" at AudioLinks!
Infrared TV Listening Systems
Many people who experience a hearing loss find that enjoying their favorite TV program has become increasingly difficult. In particular, raising the volume on your TV may cause discomfort for others in the room as well as your neighbors.
Infrared TV listening systems help solve this problem by allowing you to adjust the volume for yourself without imposing on others.
We've reviewed both Williams Sound and Sennheiser products to help you determine which one is right for you. Here are some of the criteria we've considered:
- ease of use
- battery operation and recharging
- hearing aid compatibility
- audio quality
- and price
Read our latest product review on Infrared TV Listening Systems part of our ongoing coverage of ADA compliant personal systems.
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On Special at AudioLinks.com!
Our Monthly Specials, including special discounts and custom packages, are constantly reviewed and updated.
- This month get FREE ground shipping on the SoundTech S40 and S60 PA systems. That's on top of our already low prices!
- Purchase the XL1R companion speaker for the SoundTech AL1R & AL12R portable PA Systems and save an additional 10%!
- Check out our Open Box Clearance sale for great deals on overstocked items and other merchandise!
Be sure to check every month for our newest specials!
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What's New on AudioLinks.com?
Our What's Hot section keeps you abreast of the latest A/V and musical innovations available at AudioLinks.com.
This month we spotlight the Hamilton GA-9 headphone practice amp.
Keeping with this month's theme of not disturbing your household and neighbors, the Hamilton GA-9 headphone amp allows you to practice your musical instrument without blasting your amps and speakers.
The GA-9 operates for up to 50 hours using the built-in rechargeable battery and plugs directly into your electric guitar, bass or keyboard. No other amplifier is required, so you may practice anywhere - there's no need to be connected to an AC outlet. The 10 Watt amplifier allows you to jam out in clean mode or with overdrive distortion effect.
Stay tuned for the latest products through our monthly Newsletter or visit us at our What's Hot section!
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October 2006 Giveaway Contest - $800 Value
The ALL NEW Anchor Audio ALB-40 UHF Assistive Listening Package
Enter AudioLink's October 2006 FREE Giveaway Contest before October 31st, 2006 for a chance to win the Anchor Audio UHF Assistive Listening Basic Package (list price: More Than $800.00)
Components of the Anchor Audio ALB-40 UHF Assistive Listening Package include:
- 1 table top UHF transmitter
- 4 body pack receivers with earpieces
- 8 AA batteries
- carrying case
- rackmount kit
See the W*I*N*N*E*R of the Summer 2006 Giveaway Contest
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 Do you have pro-audio questions? AudioMan's got answers!
Becky B. writes:
We are planning to open an auction house and need help choosing the audio equipment that would best suit our needs and budget. Thank you very much for any assistance you can provide.
Hi Becky,
You can always consider a permanent installation with horn speakers connected by long home run cables to a fixed power amp, but we have had a lot of success recommending the Fender Passport PD 250 including stands (now on special) along with the Fender Executive wireless microphone kit.
The 250 Watt amplifier covers crowds up to 500 people and the mic kit includes both a collar and lapel type microphone. The Passport PA system gives you a lot of flexibility because it can be set up and/or packed up in minutes.
Hope this helps!
Patti P. wants to know:
Could you please tell me if you have a cassette duplicator for the mini cassettes?
Hello Patti,
I've done extensive research on this question as it has come up several times in the past few years. I have not found a device which does this as of yet, although you would think it's a natural for the big manufacturing companies to invent one. There just doesn't seem to be a financial incentive - or, more likely, the focus has shifted to digital voice recording. There are MP3, .Wav and hard drive recorders that accomplish the same tasks which mini recorders have traditionally been used for.
The only way I know of accomplishing what you ask is to play back the tape, through the Line Out jack on the mini cassette recorder (if there is one) directly into a standard cassette tape recorder - in real time.
From there you use that master to produce your copies on standard cassette tape duplicators.
Hope this helps !
Mary B . sent in this request for advice:
We do tours all over the world. China, Russia and other countries. We go into museums in these countries and they have high security. I am looking for a tour guide system that is world compliant. A system that won't interfere with security and other systems that are there. Please let me know if you have something like this. Thanks!
Hi Mary,
There are two major types of assistive listening equipment used for museums: FM and Infrared.
Infrared offers outstanding security because the signal does not pass through the walls of the room you are standing in, and will not interfere with most other broadcasting devices. Unfortunately, these advantages limit the usefulness of infrared equipment for portable applications. You must stand in one place. That's why, so far, all Tour Guide Systems use the FM band.
That said, every nation imposes restrictions regarding FM usage. For instance, Russia uses the 72-76mHz frequency band for emergency services. And in China, that band is used for remote control toys.
The best suggestion I can give you is to purchase an FM tour guide system tuned to the 216 mHz band, which interferes the least with most broadcasting entities throughout the world.
At the very least, it will prevent you from unwittingly driving some unsuspecting child's racecar into the Great Wall of China while conducting your next tour.
Thanks for your inquiry!
Keep those calls, emails, cards and letters coming. Maybe we'll feature your question in an upcoming issue!
For more information about other audio topics see Equipment Reviews, the Newsletter Archive and Pro Audio related Articles.
Regards,
AudioMan
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You already know that AudioLinks.com is the premiere source for audio equipment discounts, but are you aware of the other services we provide?
Conference & Meeting Planning, Equipment Rental, Interpreting, Recording & Transcription as well as Voice Over Production are just some of the other areas of the industry we can help you with.
Let us give you a Free Consultation and you'll find out just how versatile we really are!
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 Well, that's about it for this edition. In future issues we plan to offer reports and updates on different types of audio equipment, links to useful sites and to answer questions posed by you and other readers, as well as visitors to the site.
We hope you will find this newsletter useful and we welcome your feedback.
Looking for something that's not on our web site? Contact Us or call us at
1 800 516 6955 and we'll respond as quickly as possible.
Or visit AudioLink's product pages and see for yourself why we are known as:
"The Home of Sound Solutions"
Until then,
That's sound advice...
Regards,
Audio Man
SiteManager@audiolinks.com
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