Why use a portable hearing loop? Over 10% of the population suffer from hearing impairment.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act, anyone offering goods, facilities or services to the general public must make reasonable adjustments to ensure they do not discriminate against such people.

One of the easiest ways to meet this requirement is to have a portable hearing loop system also know as a portable hearing loop system available and ready for use at all times. Attractively designed in tough ABS plastic, The PL1/K1 portable hearing loop system is a truly portable and extremely durable audio frequency induction loop system, packed full of features and available at a very competitive price.

The Portable Hearing Loop system is fully compliant with BS7594 and EN60118-4, it is ideal for use in schools, shops, nursing homes, leisure centres, hotels, banks, GP surgeries, reception desks and many other private, public and civic applications.

1. Ready for use in seconds
2. The Portable Hearing Loop is a free-standing lightweight design – ideal for counter, table or desktop use
3. Simple one button operation
4. Generates a loop listening field of approximately 1.2m2
5. Limited horizontal throw of loop field helps maintain privacy in applications where confidentiality is essential (i.e. banks, meeting rooms, police stations, etc)
6. Excellent sound quality
7. Integral high performance microphone accommodates different operator voice levels
8. Plug-top charger included in all kits (amplifier charges fully overnight)
9. Five years expected battery life under normal operating/charging conditions
10. Integral cut-off timer (settable to 10, 30 or 60 minutes) helps prevent inadvertent battery discharge
11. Remote microphone socket for optional tie/desk microphone
12. Indicators provided for power on, input level, charging required and charging in progress
13. PL1/K1 Portable Hearing Loop kit includes PL1 amplifier, plugtop charger, AFILS available sticker and durable cardboard storage/carry case
14. PL1/K2 Portable Hearing Loop kit includes all PL1/K1 Portable Hearing Loop contents plus a magnetic field strength meter / loop listener and a set of headphones for testing the unit is working correctly. Both kits also available in durable plastic storage /carry cases.

Audio frequency portable hearing loop systems (AFILS) work by transmitting amplified sound to NHS hearing aids.

Most hearing aids have a ‘T’ or ‘MT’ switch which allows them to pick up the electromagnetic signal generated by the portable hearing loop system.

The hearing aid converts the portable hearing loop system signal into a sound suited to its users specific hearing requirements, allowing them to participate more fully in general conversation, ordering goods or services, etc.

It you would like more details on how the portable hearing loop system (PL1/K1) works download our free guide to the right.