Clearing the Air About RF & IR Wireless

What is RF and IR Transmission? To begin with, just what do these terms mean? Webster’s Dictionary tells us that radio frequency (RF) is a range from about 3 kilohertz to about 300,000 megahertz in the electromagnetic spectrum within which radio waves may be transmitted. Webster goes on to state that infrared (IR) waves are electromagnetic pulses with wavelengths longer… Read the rest

Are You at Risk for Noise Induced Hearing Loss?

No escape from noise Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. But noise is a part of everyday life: from television and stereos to automobiles, buses and trucks. When an individual is exposed to harmful sounds that are too loud or extended over time, sensitive structures of the inner ear can be damaged causing Noise-Induced Hearing Read the rest

Spread the Word at Public Meetings With a Portable PA System

PA systems are a standard feature for many libraries and community centers offering public lecture programs or meetings. Having a portable PA system powerful enough to deliver great sound to your entire audience can enlighten minds and increase attention spans! Will your portable PA system deliver sufficient sound to public meetings with 100 or more audience members? Choose the Portable… Read the rest

To Buy or Not to Buy a Digital Recorder

Analog tape recording devices have been around for decades and still play an important role in dictation and transcription. In recent years, however, you’ve probably noticed an explosion in the variety of handheld digital recorders at a wide range of prices. Is it worth upgrading to a new digital handheld recorder? Will you be able to figure out how to… Read the rest

Which Samson Portable PA System Is Strong Enough for Your Audio Tour?

Walking tours are a great way to get acquainted with cities, towns and parks. But tour guides need amplification to make their message heard. Which highly portable handheld PA system is both easy to operate and loud enough for a small walking tour? Samson Expedition XP25i Portable PA Systems The Samson Expedition XP25i PA system pictured above is powerful, portable… Read the rest

ALDs Enhance Everday Life for the Hearing Impaired

2 Ways Assistive Listening Devices Make Everyday Life Easier “ALDs” is a common abbreviation for assistive listening devices – products which are truly “life enhancing.” ALDs are  important contributors to a superior quality of life for a growing portion of our population. In general, an ALD is any type of device to help you interact with your environment more effectively.… Read the rest

Card Readers Help Students Read Better

Card Readers Improve Reading Skills In the Classroom & At Home It can be a challenge motivating your kids to keep learning outside the classroom. And we’ve got the tools to help you – namely, card readers! What Is a Card Reader? Card readers are interactive learning tools that use visual aids to help children better comprehend their lessons –… Read the rest

USB Microphones & Adapters Bring Stardom Down To Earth

Home video recording is enjoying a renaissance lately, with every smartphone or a digital camcorder owner poised to become the next YouTube star. But there are loftier possibilities for this explosion of technology: instructional videos, product promotions, podcasting, video blogs- the sky truly is the limit! Making and uploading videos is now as simple as plugging your camcorder into an… Read the rest

ADA Compliant Wireless Systems Respect Listeners & the Law

Wireless listening systems make clear audio content available to listeners in theaters regardless of their hearing ability. But an assistive listening system isn’t just a good idea — it’s the law. ADA requirements mandate compliant assistive listening systems for any theater using audio amplification or with a capacity of at least 50 audience members. I’m often asked which assistive listening… Read the rest

Personal Amplifiers Let You (Square) Dance the Night Away

Portable personal amplifiers improve the life of the hearing impaired in numerous ways — but just when I thought I’d heard everything, someone asked me about using a portable personal amplifier to amplify the caller’s voice at a noisy square dance! With a portable personal amplifier like the Williams Sound PockeTalker you can hear square dance calls and dance the… Read the rest