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CLA7v2 Neckloop

FAQ

1. What is a neckloop?

A neckloop is a personal listening accessory worn around the neck and connected to a sound source.

The neckloop converts the input sound signal to electromagnetic waves that radiate from the wire loop

placed around the individual’s neck. These waves are detected and converted into sound signals by an

induction coil (termed the "telephone coil more commonly called the t-coil") in the hearing aids. The

electromagnetic waves are then reconverted back into sound by the hearing aid and delivered through

the hearing aid circuitry to the audio speaker in the hearing aid. The person using a neckloop hears the

sound directly through their hearing aid(s).

2. Is there more than one type of neckloop?

Yes, there are two basic types of neckloops; an audio neckloop and a hands free neckloop like the

CLA7V2.

Audio neckloops are for listening only. The CLA7V2 neckloop is designed for two way conversations,

both listening and speaking. The CLA7V2 also has a microphone for outgoing conversation and is

designed for use with cellular phones, corded & cordless phones. In addition, with the 3.5mm adapter

included with the CLA7V2, it can also be used as a high performance audio neckloop.

3. How do I tell the difference between the two?

Audio only neckloops have 3.5mm jack and are passive devices which means they are not powered by

batteries. They take power from the sound source with which they are used such as a SoundWizard or

Pocketalker personal listening system or a FM Receiver or certain telephones with 3.5mm headset jacks

which are available on many of the phones in the California program. Audio only headsets cannot be

used with cellular phones or cordless phones. Most audio only neckloops use 3.5mm monaural

connectors since neckloops cannot separate sounds between left and right.

The ClearSounds CLA7V2 Hands Free neckloop has a smaller 2.5mm jack, a battery power source, and

a microphone for outgoing speech. The 2.5mm jack is a de facto standard that most often identifies that

the device has hands free capabilities (two-way conversations). The battery power source is important

because cell phones and cordless phones do not provide enough power at their 2.5mm connectors to

enable use of a neckloop. The CLA7V2 uses two easy to install AAA batteries.

4. What are the benefits of the neckloop?

Sound Quality. The primary benefit of a neckloop is the sound quality. The sound signals delivered

from a neckloop go directly into the hearing aid and the hearing aid converts those signals into the

audible sounds that a person hears best. There is no or minimal background noise so the person hears

only the sound they are trying to hear and that sound is shaped to match their specific hearing ability by

the hearing aid.

Binaural Listening. If the user is wearing two hearing aids and both have t-coils, then the user has the

ability to get sound into both ears. Studies have shown that binaural input increases speech recognition

and understanding by more than 50% in most people. This is especially important for people with severe

hearing loss.

5. How is the ClearSounds CLA7V2 neckloop different?

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CLA7v2 Neckloop FAQ 1. What is a neckloop? A neckloop is a personal listening accessory worn around the neck and connected to a sound source. Th

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The CLA7V2 has several features that make it unique and usable in many different situations. It is a multi-functional neckloop. a. Multiple Uses:

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amplification and you need to adjust either the volume control on the CLA7V2 or on the telephone or sound device you are using. If you have hearing a

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you check with the cellular company to make sure that the cell phone that you pick has a standard 2.5mm mono connector or you get an adapter to make t

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