1. education
RADIUM™ sound field system EASY LISTENER™ sound field system
Like EASY LISTENER and VOCALIGHT sound field A small, FM-based PA system with a wireless microphone worn by the
systems, the RADIUM offers numerous benefits to teacher, EASY LISTENER sound field has been shown to improve academic
both students and teachers; the difference is that performance, lessen behavioral referrals, and reduce teacher absenteeism
this sound field system operates on 20 wide band due to vocal fatigue in general education classrooms. This system has 40
FM frequencies in the wireless mic band and houses narrow band channels available in 72-76MHz. A wireless pass-around
the receiver and speaker all in one portable stand. It microphone system is also available to aid in team-teaching and speech-
can run from a rechargeable battery or get its power centered activities (reading aloud, oral reports, etc.).
S PRITE BTE-FM system from a wall transformer, and has two built-
The SPRITE system is a digitally-programmable Wide in channels for team teaching and
Dynamic Range Compression hearing aid with an pass-around mic usage.
VOCALIGHT™ infrared
FM receiver built in. Extraordinary flexibility, hot
sound field system
performance, and a cool translucent design make it solaris personal
ideal for use by students and adults. Two models Like our EASY LISTENER sound field
can fit normal hearing (for CAPD/ADHD applica- system the two-channel VOCALIGHT
tions) up to profound losses, including high fre- system increases test scores
solaris binaural and class participation while
quency. Available in 72MHz with 40 channels* and
the 216MHz band with 19 additional channels. decreasing behavioral referrals
and teacher vocal fatigue.
sprite moderate & power VOCALIGHT differs in that it
uses infrared technology to
SOLARIS® personal broadcast the teacher’s voice.
FM system easy listener personal FM Since an infrared signal doesn’t
profound penetrate walls, this system can be
The ultimate wireless FM trans- hearing loss installed in an unlimited number of classrooms
wireless solutions for
mitter and personal receiver without the need for channel management.
radium sound field
system for use with hearing
aids, cochlear implants, or
headsets. 40 dial-selectable severe
channels* make it ideal for easy listener sound field hearing loss VOCALP ORT™ portable
group or individual use in wireless PA system
areas where FM use is common.
This wireless portable speaker is ideal for
SOLARIS’ powerful FM Plus feature vocalight infrared sound field
school assemblies, outdoor school functions
actively maximizes signal-to-noise ratio moderate
by attenuating the environmental mic hearing loss or fund raisers, sporting events, and more. No
when the teacher speaks. power cords, no mic cords, no installation, no
vocalport portable wireless PA hassle. As powerful as it is, VOCALPORT is very
easy to set up and transport and is the lightest
speaker in its class.
toteable sound field
SOLARIS® binaural
hearing system mild/unilateral
normal hearing loss
A complete high-precision wireless hearing sys- hearing Toteable sound field system
tem, the receiver features built-in hearing aids for minimal loss
each ear so schools need never worry about the condi- capd • adhd • esl Perfect for individuals with ADHD, minimal hearing
tion or existence of a student’s own hearing aids. loss, and cochlear implants, this system offers portable,
Ideal for managing hearing programs for numer- personal sound field amplification. It operates with
ous children, this system offers 40 dial-selec- EASY LISTENER™ SOLARIS and EASY LISTENER systems. Students simply toss
table channels* and can also be used with personal FM system the Toteable speaker bag into a backpack and carry it from
external hearing aids or headsets. Fits losses class to class. Amplifies the teacher’s voice right on the desktop.
This basic listening system is very easy to operate. It’s typically used
from mild to profound with calibrated, detent-
with a headset to help students with auditory processing problems,
ed seven-position program switches.
mild hearing loss, ADHD, or unilateral hearing loss focus more com-
pletely on the teacher’s voice.
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* Outside the US and Canada, the number and band of available channels may vary.

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No two students are alike — the
the solution spectrum
better grades through better hearing
typical applications
they have different needs, different hearing level benefit
solution normal hearing, Distance from the teacher, noise,
abilities, different strengths. Yet they
general and and echo are common obstacles
share a need to understand the special education, to comprehension for all stu-
spectrum and ESL dents in almost every classroom.
information that’s being communi- Sound field amplification
overcomes the effects of these
cated to them. Indeed, most obstacles so kids can focus on
the maximum desirable learning rather than straining
noise level for learning children are required to spend to hear. It’s been shown in
is 35 decibels… numerous studies2,3,4 to improve
at least 45% of the school day
comprehension and test scores,
in listening activities.1 and reduce behavioral problems
and LD referrals.
At Phonic Ear, we offer a minimal Children with an auditory
hearing loss, processing disorder or slight
variety of products to meet
CAPD, and ADHD hearing loss (for example, a
students’ diverse listening needs. temporary loss caused by otitis
media or other infection)
Whether you’re working with have been shown to benefit
academically from sound
general education students, field or personal FM amp-
lification. These systems simply
ESL students, learning-disabled make it easier to understand or
focus on the teacher’s voice.
…but the noise level students, or students with hearing
in a typical classroom
moderate Students in your instruction
can easily measure loss, we’ve got a solution to help to profound who have more advanced hearing
60 decibels hearing loss loss — even those who wear
them succeed in school. These hearing aids — can greatly
benefit from an FM system. Our
hearing systems come in a variety of sound field systems, binaural
FM system, behind-the-ear FM
models and levels of sophistication,
system, or personal FM system
but all operate on the same principle: can help clarify the teacher’s
voice for better comprehension
source: Roeser, R.J., & Downs, M.P., ED. (1981). wireless transmission of sound and better grades.
Classroom acoustics, Auditory disorders in school children
cochlear implant While personal FM systems
(pp. 254-255) New York: Thieme-Stratton.
from the teacher’s mouth directly
users benefit children with cochlear
1
Berg, F.S. (1987). Facilitating classroom listening: a hand-
to the listener’s ear or to nearby implants, sound field amplifica-
book for teachers of normal and hard of hearing students.
Boston: College-Hill Press/Little, Brown. 2 Rosenberg, et al.,
tion — and toteable sound
Improving Classroom Acoustics, 1995. 3 Buonauro, New speakers. We’re happy to help you field in particular — is another
Methods for Success in LD Classrooms, 1994. 4 Zabel & means of improving their speech
Tabor, Effects of Sound Field Amplification on Spelling
Performance of Elementary School Children, 1993.
choose just the right system – ask us! comprehension in classrooms.