The Soundray is a low-range inductive
coupler which is used to transmit
audio to your hearing aid. This original Ferrosound invention, first
fitted in a pocket sized personal radio, has been used
in many other audio applications over the years.
The Old and the New
Radios old and new: AM & DAB/FM
iPod Shuffle & Old Walkman Tape Player
With the hearing aid switched to 'T', these portable inductive couplers enable hearing aid users to enjoy enhanced, personal listening.
However, please see the important note at the end of this page. This explains the limitations of the Soundray product with modern, low power personal audio.
The exception to these
limitations is the TSR-16W mobile phone Soundray (left) which is used close to the
ear in the same way that a conventional telephone handset may be.
Soundray for Body Worn Aid (BW8)
This is a small
device that is clipped to a body worn aid, and plugs into the headphone
socket of your TV or audio system. This will transmit the sound directly to
your hearing aid.
Usually fitted with one metre lead, as illustrated, (shown coiled up). Other lengths available to order.
Car Soundray
(CRS4) As the name suggests, this has been designed primarily
for in-car use. It is wired into the car audio in place of an existing
loudspeaker. For this reason, the installation may best be done by your
local in-car audio specialist. This product has a useful range of 500mm.
Travel Soundray (TSR16) The Travel Soundray was originally
designed for use in place of headphones in the older style, more powerful,
radio and music players. Please see the note below, covering the use of
Soundrays with modern, low power audio.
The TSR16 is the current version of our
Travel Soundray, designed primarily for use with mobile phones.
It is available in two versions, the TSR16-W and the
TSR16-BT.
The TSL16-W is fitted with a short cable for direct input to your mobile phone. When ordering please specify the make and model number of your mobile phone.
The TSR16-BT is for use in
conjunction with the Ferrosound Bluetooth device. This is compatible with
most modern mobile phones equipped with Bluetooth.
Important Soundray Note
Modern personal audio equipment, such as MP3 players and mobile phones, no longer have the power to drive Soundray products beyond a range of 100mm (4 inches) or so.
However, Soundrays in general may be used with small in-line amplifiers, available custom made to order.
If your radio or music player has an inbuilt loudspeaker, the headphone socket may deliver enough current for use with the Soundray.
Custom Soundrays are available to order. Please supply details of your application
Please consult Ferrosound
for further advice.
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