Amplifiers for Cell Phones

Using TTY or Voice Carry Over with Cell Phones

Cell phone amplifiers are available in two basic types: 
    Acoustic amplifiers increase the sound level of the
telephone and can be used by anyone.
    Induction amplifiers couple magnetically and are used by those who have hearing aids 
    or a cochlear implant with a T-coil.
    There are also amplifiers that function as both types. 
If you are using a hearing aid with a good T-coil, the Induction Amplifiers produce excellent sound quality, and you will not have to remove your hearing aid to use them. 
If your hearing aid does not have a T-coil, the acoustic amplifiers will make the cell phone louder, but you will most likely have to remove your hearing aid.

INDUCTION AMPLIFIERS


HATIS - Hearing Aid Telephone Interconnect System
HATIS
hands-free induction couplers allow a direct connection between a digital cell phone and a hearing aid with telephone coil. Enjoy crystal clear sound. Simply plug into the 2.5mm hands-free headset jack of a cell, corded or cordless phone. The HATIS earpiece has a solid cable connection which means no more loose connections and greater sound quality. Eliminates noise, buzzing, distortion and feedback. Four styles are offered to provide just the right solution for your communication needs. All HATIS models have a 90 day warranty.

HATIS MODELS FOR BTE USERS:

hatsdir.JPG (20291 bytes)Director - Solution designed specifically for working professionals using hearing aids. The director headset connects directly to a cell or cordless telephone or an office phone using a Plantronics amplifier. Unlike standard headsets, the Director rests against the user’s cheekbone, preventing the discomfort of one resting directly on the hearing aid. Boom mic has noise-canceling technology.
Monaural WT-HATIS-DIR $199.00
Binaural WT-HATIS-DIR2 $299.00

hatsfre1.JPG (14623 bytes)Freedom - A feather-light, wafer-thin earpiece that fits comfortably and discreetly behind the ear. In-line microphone with advanced noise-canceling technology provides the highest level of voice transmission available.
Monaural WT-HATIS-FRE $129.00
Binaural WT-HATIS-FRE2 $159.00

hatslite.JPG (17703 bytes)Lite - The lightest solution available. The induction coupler slips discreetly behind the ear, preventing the discomfort which occurs with traditional devices that rest directly on the hearing aid. This model requires a strong t-coil in the user's hearing aid. Single only, not available in binaural.
WT-HATIS-LIT $49.00 

HATIS MODEL FOR ITE USERS:

hatsprod.JPG (19787 bytes)Producer - A feather-light, battery free, boom microphone communications tool. Induction coil is placed over the ear to more effectively couple with the in-the-ear hearing aid. This unit is 77% lighter than competitive boom mics. Volume can be adjusted to the degree of hearing loss. Single only.
WT-HATIS-PRO $159.00


pl200.JPG (150893 bytes)Hands-Free Amplifier with Induction Neckloop
PL-100 amplifier has a built-in microphone and neckloop for hands free connection to a cell phone for the person who uses hearing aids with telephone coils. The amplifier plugs into any cell phone with a 2.5mm jack for hands free headset. The 5-position volume control provides a maximum of 35 dB amplification. Operates on three size 675 hearing aid batteries (included).
EP-PL100 $99.00

Also available, model PL-200 amplifier only. Same as PL-100, but instead of a neckloop attached, it has a 3.5mm jack in the amplifier module to plug in your own headset or neckloop or connect to a cochlear implant. 
EP-PL200 $99.00

pe-850.JPG (23287 bytes)Phonear Induction Strap-on Amplifier
For hearing aid users with telephone "T" switch. When strapped onto the earpiece of the phone, it makes the induction field of the telephone stronger. Acoustic seal fits cordless or cellular phones. Study plastic case with swing-out battery door. Uses one size 675 hearing aid battery (not included) 
PE-850 $49.95

ACOUSTIC AMPLIFIERS

earware.JPG (65945 bytes)EARWARE Cell Phone Amplifier 
Useful in noisy backgrounds: airports, trucks, job sites. Hands free earpiece with microphone and amplifier connects to most any cell phone with a 2.5mm jack for hands-free headset. Two position amplifier for 15 or 26 dB amplification has on/off switch. Amplifier section has a 2.5mm jack to plug in hands-free earpiece. Comes with earpiece and microphone, but other hands-free headsets, such as JABRA or Plantronics, may be used with the amplifier section. Uses one CR2032 battery (included). One year warranty.
PR-EARWARE $49.00

AMPLIFIERS THAT ARE BOTH INDUCTIVE AND ACOUSTIC

EARWRBOM.JPG (56374 bytes)Comfort Boom Microphone
Boom microphone with comfortable over the ear speaker. Use with Earware amplifier if you have no T-coil, or plug into any phone with a 2.5mm headset jack to use induction feature.. High output speaker makes conversation easier to understand. Also creates a strong induction field to use with T-coil on an in-the-ear hearing aid. One year warranty.
PR-PP-BM $45.00

champmod.jpg (44181 bytes)CHAAMP Cell Phone Module is compatible with Nokia 5100, 6100 and 7100 series cell phones. This slim module attaches to the phone and is designed to eliminate the interference that some digital cell phones cause in hearing aids. It also provides up to 30dB amplification and creates an induction field for use with hearing aids with a T-coil. Designed for use by hard of hearing people, as well as for use in noisy environments by those with normal hearing. The accessory also features a switchable high pass filter to improve speech discrimination, a high-quality speaker for improved sound, a 6 minute recorder function for online call recording, and a flashing light indicator for incoming calls. One year warranty.
AX-CHAAMP $129.00


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