AGED CARE

Phonak Roger Sound Field Systems have two main applications in Aged care. Firstly, Roger Sound Field can meet the listening devices requirements of NZBC G5.3.5/NZS 4121:2001 12.2.2.
Please see below for requirements under NZ law.

Secondly, Roger Soundfield can be used as a small and portable PA system wherever there is a need to get amplified audio directly to ears through the speaker, or via a listeners hearing aids.  The Touchscreen v3 Mic is worn around the speakers neck, and the audio is sent wirelessly to the Digimaster speaker and also to any connected hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids, or cochlear implants.  The Digimaster speaker can be connected to sound sources such as a TV or stereo either directly, or via the Touchscreen v3 Mic or the Multimedia Hub if the audio is required to be sent directly to hearing aids.  

The Sound Field System can be used in TV rooms, cinema/theatre rooms, games rooms, teaching/demonstration spaces, the gym, and anywhere else audio reinforcement is required.  The Roger Digimaster speaker can be mounted on a Wall Mount, or can be portable by mounting on the Tripod or the Floor Stand.  The speaker then just needs to be plugged into a standard wall power socket to operate.  All Microphones, the Neckloop, the Repeater, and the Multimedia Hub are wireless and powered by internal rechargeable batteries.  There is also a wired boom Mic which connects to the Touchscreen Mic. The Touchscreen Mic may also be connected to the Roger WallPilot to automatically connect listeners hearing aids to the network on entering the room.  Phonak hearing aids with receivers installed can be directly connected to the Touchscreen Mic, whilst other brands of hearing aid use the t-coil function of the hearing aid to connect to the Neckloop, which is worn by the listener.  The Neckloop is wirelessly connected to the Touchscreen Mic.  Receivers can be installed in any Phonak aids that do not already have receivers. 

A sample of the Phonak Roger Sound Field System range

REQUIREMENTS UNDER NZ LAW

In the New Zealand Building Code, Clause G5 Interior Environment section G5.3.5 states: "Buildings shall be provided with listening systems which enable enhanced hearing by people with hearing aids."  This section applies only to:(a) Communal Non-residential assembly spaces occupied by more than 250 people, and(b) Any theatre, cinema, or public hall, and(c) Assembly spaces in old people’s homes occupied by more than 20 people.
New Zealand Standard 4121:2001 Design for Access and Mobility, section 12.2.2 Listening Systems states:  "Where a sound amplification system is provided, a listening system shall be installed to cover the total area of the room." 
So in an aged care facility, an assistive listening system is required by law in any theatre/cinema room, and any assembly space occupied by more than 20 people that also has a sound amplification system (TV, stereo, radio, exercise class sound system etc). The Phonak Roger product range has assistive listening solutions that comply with these requirements. 

To get the audio from the amplification system into a listeners hearing aid wirelessly, two devices must be used: a transmitter, and a receiver.  The transmitter is connected to the audio source (TV etc), and sends sound to the receiver, which then connects to the listeners hearing aid.  Many Phonak hearing aids already have receivers installed and can connect directly to the transmitter.  Receivers can be installed in any Phonak aids that do not already have them.  For all other hearing aids, the listener must connect their aid to the Roger Neckloop receiver via the Telecoil function of the aid.  The Neckloop is worn by the listener around the neck and is wirelessly connected to the transmitter.  An unlimited number of receivers can be connected to the Roger transmitters. 

For assembly spaces with standard amplification systems such as a TV, the Roger Touchscreen v3 Mic is connected to the audio source via 3.5mm jack.  The audio is then sent to receivers in Phonak hearing aids, or to the Roger Neckloop, and then the hearing aid via the aid's T-coil function.  The Touchscreen v3 Mic may be connected to the Roger Repeater if greater range is required.  The Roger BaseStation may also be used in place of the Touchscreen v3 Mic in this scenario.
For theatre/cinema rooms with more complicated sound systems, the Roger BaseStation should be used.  The BaseStation is connected to the amplification system or the soundboard via balanced 3 pin XLR/ 6.3mm (1/4") jack input or 3.5mm (1/8") jack unbalanced input.  The audio is then sent to receivers in Phonak hearing aids, or to the Roger Neckloop, and then the hearing aid via T-coil.  The BaseStation may be connected to the Roger Repeater if greater range is required.  The BaseStation may also be connected to the Roger WallPilot to automatically connect listeners hearing aids to the network on entering the room.

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