Highlights
- Meet the requirements of the new 2010 ADA standards and deliver an enriched listening experience.
- Standard system can be designed to meet the needs for any venue.
- Available in 72 MHz or 216 MHz.
- Superior audio quality – 80 dB, setting the industry’s sound quality standard.
- 100 % Digital – Listen receivers are digitally-tuned so the transmission won’t drift.
- Long transmission range ensures coverage for the entire venue.
- Try before you buy – free no obligation 30 – day demo.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty – buy with confidence.
Overview
The LS-16 is specifically designed to meet the needs of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accessible design. In addition to ensuring that public facilities are compliant; the system helps solve frustrating but common sound problems caused by distance, background noise, or poor room acoustics. The system includes a Stationary Transmitter and Universal Antenna Kit, Rack Mounting Kit, LR-400 Receivers with Ear Speakers and neck loop, alkaline batteries and Assistive Listening Notification Signage Kit. The system can be ordered on either the 72 or 216 MHz frequency band, and can be customized if you need additional parts. Great solution to enrich your customers’ listening experience in classrooms, public meeting rooms, theaters, stadiums, concert halls, and more.
Includes
(1) LT-800 Stationary FM Transmitter (72 or 216 MHz)
(1) LA-122 Universal Antenna Kit (72 and 216 MHz)
(1) LA-326 Universal Rack Mounting Kit
(4) LR-400 Portable Display FM Receiver (72 or 216 MHz)
(4) LA-164 Ear Speaker
(2) LA-166 Neck Loop
(4) LA-361 High Capacity AA Alkaline Batteries (2)
(1) LA-304 Assistive Listening Notification Signage Kit
Configurations
LS-16-072-01 ADA Standard Stationary FM System (72 MHz) (North America)
LS-16-216-01 ADA Standard Stationary FM System (216 MHz) (North America)
Architectural Specs
Furnish and install an FM wireless assistive listening system for use by the hearing-impaired. The assistive listening system (ALS) shall be capable of broadcasting on up to 57 different wide band channels and be frequency agile. The ALS system shall have 80 dB SNR or greater, end-to-end. Receivers shall be frequency agile to 17 wide band and 40 narrow band frequencies. The receivers will incorporate a stereo headset jack that allows the user to plug in either a mono or stereo headset and listen to audio normally. The receivers shall incorporate automatic battery charging circuitry for recharging of Ni-MH batteries. The receivers and transmitters shall offer a limited lifetime warranty. Listen Technologies Corporation LS-16-072/216 products are specified.
FAQ
What are the ADA changes related to assistive listening systems?
Simply put, any public assembly area where audible communication is integral to the use of the space, an assistive listening system shall be provided. The assistive listening receivers need to comply with the following table below. For full details visit:http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm
Table 219.3 Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area | Minimum Number of Required Receivers Contact Listen for customized quote to accommodate area www.listentech.com | Minimum Number of Required Receivers Required to be Hearing Aid Compatible (Using Listen LA-166) |
50 or less | 2 | 2 |
51 to 200 | 2, plus 1 per 25 seats over 50 seats * | 2 |
201 to 500 | 2, plus 1 per 25 seats over 50 seats * | 1 per 4 receivers* |
501 to 1,000 | 20, plus 1 per 33 seats over 500 seats * | 1 per 4 receivers* |
1,001 to 2,000 | 35, plus 1 per 50 seats over 1,000 seats * | 1 per 4 receivers* |
2,001 and over | 55, plus 1 per 100 seats over 2,000 seats * | 1 per 4 receivers* |
*Or fraction thereof
What is the range of the LT-800 transmitter?
Line of site up to 1500 ft. (457 m) for 72 MHz.
Line of site up to 3,000 ft. (914 m) for 216 MHz
Is there a limit to the number of transmitters I can use in one room?
Yes. The 72 MHz LT-800 has a maximum of six. The 216 MHz LT-800 has a maximum of three.
How many receivers can I have on a system?
As many as you want. The transmitter simply transmits a signal and you can have as many receivers pick that signal up as necessary. It’s like a radio station transmitting and the receivers are the radios tuning into the “channel.”
Can the LR-400 be used with multiple transmitters?
Yes. The LR-400 can be used with multiple transmitters, but unlike the LR-500, it cannot be programmed to lock out channels.
What is the function of SQ?
To reduce noise of the systems, Listen offers a noise reduction technology called ListenSQ™ (on 72 MHz and 216 MHZ only). Both the transmitter and receiver must have SQ on to achieve the desired results. If you are planning to use this product with older Listen systems or equipment not manufactured by Listen, you should disable SQ.
What is Squelching?
The purpose of squelch is to mute the audio output of your receiver when the signal from the transmitter is turned off or is too weak to be received. Without squelch you would hear radio noise in your earphone. The squelch function is can be programmed to the desired setting with the LR-400.
What is the warranty of Listen receivers?
Limited lifetime warranty. The following cases will void the warranty:
Misuse, dropping, or any other noticeable cosmetic damage.
Charging alkaline batteries instead of NiMH.
Overheating the charging process by closing the lid on the charging case.