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Homes |
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induction loop and sound systems in a number
of nursing homes. Many of the systems use
small ceiling and cabinet speakers allowing
background music in the corridors. The system
also allows paging signal from the reception
desk to the corridors or other areas in order
to contact a resident or member of staff.
During paging the background music is silenced.
Sound and induction loops systems can also
be fitted in a number of other locations.
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| TV
Rooms & Lounges |
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Induction loop systems can be installed in
TV rooms and lounges, with the output from
a television or music centre connected to
an induction loop system with the loop cable
run round the perimeter of the room. Such
an arrangement allows residents with hearing
aids to listen to the television or music
centre without having the volume so loud that
it causes problems to other residents.
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Dining
Rooms |
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In many
homes there is a considerable benefit in providing
low level background music in the dining area
to create a relaxed eating environment. The
background music can be from a local music
source in the dining room or from a background
music system that covers other areas of the
home. If connected to a paging system the
background music is automatically silenced
during paging. For large dining areas switches
can be provided allowing certain speakers
to be switched off.
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| Activity
Rooms |
We
have fitted sound and induction loop systems
in many activity rooms allowing various events
ranging from bingo to concerts. Normally the
equipment is housed in a wooden trolley unit
that is connected to the speakers and induction
loop cable using sockets within the room.
Additional sockets can be provided in each
room together with a speaker switching arrangement
allowing the room to be used in various orientations.
Microphone sockets are provided at various
locations within the room as well as on the
rear of the cabinet thus avoiding the need
for trailing leads and reducing the possibility
of a resident tripping over a lead.
The type of equipment inside the trolley unit
varies depending on the need of the users.
Usually an 8 input mixer is provided allowing
control of two line sources, two radio microphones
and four microphones as well as adjustment
of the master tone and volume levels. Each
control is clearly labelled making the whole
system easy to use without having to read
through a large instruction manual.
The unit has sufficient space to house a C.D.
player and cassette deck that are permanently
connected to the mixer amplifier thus reducing
set up times. Sockets are provided on the
rear of the unit allowing easy connection
of computer audio or a music centre.
Space is also available in the unit allowing
storage of microphones and other equipment.
A lock is provided on the door to prevent
un-authorised adjustment of the controls and
safe storage of the equipment. In many locations
an induction loop system is supplied as an
integral part of the sound system so that
the system is of benefit to all residents.
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