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FAQs
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Why do I need this product?
It can be fatiquing and frustrating to carry on a conversation in the presence
of noise. Greater concentration and effort are needed, and it is not uncommon
to withdraw rather than struggle to keep up.
Companion Mics make it possible to hear effortlessly in difficult listening
situations. The system is ideal when dining in a lively restaurant, playing in
a bridge tournament, attending a lecture or meeting, or riding in a car with
family and friends. It can make the difference between participating or sitting
out.
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How do Companion Mics work?
A wireless link between each talker and the single listener allows each talker
to be heard as if the listener's ear were a few inches from the talker's mouth.
This system dramatically reduces background noise and reverberation; a
noise-canceling microphone in each unit further reduces noise. The 2.4 GHz
wireless technology used in Companion Mics is similar to that used by digital
cordless phones and Bluetooth phones so that more than one system can operate
in the same room without interference.
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How many talkers are needed for the system?
The Companion Mics system is flexible. It is the only technology that connects
the listener with more than one talker. One, two or three talkers can connect
with one listener, depending on the size of the group. Unlike other systems,
Companion Mics includes multiple talkers, while other devices connect a single
talker and listener or a single talker with many listeners.
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Can I use this product with hearing aids?
Companion Mics can be used with or without hearing aids. The noise-isolating
earphones that come with the system are often preferred over hearing aids
because they block out noise better than hearing aids. A neck loop or
silhouette can be used in conjunction with t-coils in hearing aids. Companion
Mics can also be used with cochlear implants.
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Where do I buy Companion Mics?
Companion Mics are available through Etymotic Research or from an audiologist.
This patented system is the first of its kind on the market.
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Companion Mics™ and Isolator™ are trademarks of Etymotic Research, Inc. The Companion Mics system is covered by U.S. patent: #5,966,639 and other patents pending. Isolator earphones are covered by the following U.S. patents: #4,677,679, #ER083114 0306 #4,763,753, #5,887,070 and other patents pending.
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