Induction Loop Installations

Induction loops and you

So many figures have been circulated concerning the numbers of people with hearing impairment and so much has been said in a threatening manner about the new DDA legislation, that the subject of induction loops is fast becoming a minefield. Thankfully the sourcing and installation of induction loops is altogether less tiresome and there are many good reasons for implementing induction loop systems;

Improving the quality and clarity of your message to your target market or audience is something marketing companies are annually paid billions of pounds to achieve for their clients.

Inductions loops can really make that kind of difference to their users, both the individual and the host organisation benefits. 1 in 7 of the UK population is partially hearing that represents about 14% of the market. The reasons for using induction loops are therefore clear.

Installations require careful planning

In an ideal world we could go out, purchase an induction loop and there would be no more to consider. However, some installations will require careful planning. A suite of meeting rooms in close proximity to each other would be an example of where there could be overspill from one loop system to an adjacent one. Another example might be counters in banks. With regular speech the bank clerk's voice would only be audible by the person at the counter, but install an inappropriate loop system and everyone with a hearing aid could be privy to the conversation. These problems can be avoided or at least minimised with different types of loop system; Perimeter loop, Cancellation loop, Phased Array loop and Counter loop are some of the types which are available. The different loops have different properties and will behave differently in terms of range and coverage pattern depending on how they are laid out. This in turn will determine their suitability for each specific installation.