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the t.bone Tour Guide IL

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Tour Guide IL

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 278200
Model: Tour Guide IL
Price: $20.35

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This little neckband is a clever and budget-friendly solution for folks using hearing aids and needing to hear clearly in tour groups or presentations. It’s a simple add-on to the t.bone Tour Guide system, delivering a focused magnetic field directly to their hearing aid's loop. Perfect for guides, instructors, and anyone needing to amplify speech for those with hearing impairments.

Product Description

  • the t.bone Tour Guide IL
  • Induction Loop for the t.bone Tour Guide Systems
  • Neckband to wear around the neck for hearing impaired people
  • For use in combination with a hearing aid compatible with hearing loops
  • Connector: 3.5 mm TRS jack
  • Impedance: 45 Ohm (+/- 15%@1kHz)
  • Input power: 250 mW (maximum)
  • Magnetic field: 10 mV @1 kHz input power provide 200 mA/m at a distance of 15cm above the centre of the loop
  • Cable length: 80 cm
  • Loop: 45 cm
  • Weight: 57 g
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Lightweight design (57g) ensures comfortable extended wear
  • • 3.5mm TRS connector offers broad compatibility with systems
  • • Effective magnetic field provides clear audio for hearing aids
  • • Compact loop size (45cm) is easily adaptable to varied spaces
CONS
  • • Cable length (80cm) can be restrictive in larger environments
  • • 45 Ohm impedance might require careful system matching
  • • Limited to use with t.bone Tour Guide systems – lacks standalone function

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Key Features

Frequency Band 200-20000 Hz (typical for speech and hearing loops)
Receivers Included N/A - Accessory, requires Tour Guide base unit
Range Dependent on base unit, typically up to 100m in open space
Channels N/A - Dependent on base unit’s channel capacity
Battery Life N/A - Powered by the Tour Guide base unit
Weight 57g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s designed for hearing aids equipped with a telecoil or ‘T’ setting, allowing them to receive the magnetic signal.
While the 3.5mm connector provides some compatibility, it’s optimized and guaranteed to function correctly only with the t.bone Tour Guide system’s base unit.
The magnetic field strength is fixed at 10 mV, providing a consistent signal level for optimal clarity with compatible hearing aids.

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