From Etymotic Research, the T-coil version of The BEAN, part of the BEAN family of Quiet Sound Amplifiers, is engineered to be used with hearing-aid compatible telephones and loop systems. The Loop systems' name is based on the wire loop configuration that is placed around a room or a large area sending an electromagnetic signal to the T-coil BEAN, which then in turn converts that signal to sound. The benefits are enhanced when they're used for hearing in reverberant conditions or when a speaker is too far away to be heard clearly, even with amplification. This particular product is a single unit that comes colored in platinum.

Applications:

Great for people who need occasional hearing help, The BEAN offers an affordable do-it-yourself solution that, similar to what reading glasses do for vision, performs for hearing, providing a needed boost to more clearly hear speech in situations like:

• Classrooms
• Theaters
• Houses of worship
• Restaurants
• Television dialogue
• More

Etymotic Research's: The T-Coil BEAN [Single] Includes:

• The T-Coil BEAN single Quiet Sound Amplifier
• Purchasers will also receive The BEAN Starter Kit which contains the following items:
• (7) eartips of different sizes and materials for best fit and comfort
• Package of batteries (size #10 zinc-air)
• Filter tool and extra filters
• Leather case

Etymotic Research's: The T-Coil BEAN [Single] Features/Benefits:

• Operates so smoothly it is almost undetectable
• Provides high-frequency amplified hearing for the soft sounds of speech
• Excellent speech intelligibility in both quiet and noisy conditions
• 2-position switch offers two levels of enhancement
• Loud sounds are heard naturally with no additional boost.
• Subtle, low-battery signal alerts user before the battery dies
• Long battery life (10-12 days) on a tiny cell
• Can be purchased from any source without referral
• Designed to fit comfortably and look good in either ear
• Ready-to-use right out of the box
• No adjustments needed; no controls to adjust
• Delivers high-fidelity sound quality and amplified hearing
• Handles high inputs of music without distortion
• Does not require custom molds

Etymotic Research's: The T-Coil BEAN [Single] Specifications:

• Manufacturer code: ER135-QSA-PT-T
• Input Modes: Microphone and Telecoil
• Gain: LO (15 dB)
• Signal Processing: Analog
• Compression Type: Wide Dynamic Range Adaptive Compression
• Maximum Output [LO]: 112.5 dB SPL
• Maximum Output [HI]: N/A
• Telecoil 1 kHz Sensitivity (nominal): -49.5 dBV @ 100mA/m
• THD: 3%
• Battery:
• Type: 10A zinc-air
• Life: 10-12 days
• Current (typical): 425 uA