An FM system consists of a receiver and a separate microphone. The listener (hard of hearing person) wears the receiver, and the microphone is directed at or worn by the speaker. FM systems help overcome the challenge of background noise, echoing environments, and distance from the speaker, problems that can arise in both small and large group settings. FM systems are helpful in meetings, classes and conferences. By focusing the microphone on the speaker the hard of hearing person is better able to hear a specific voice, as background noise is eliminated or greatly reduced.
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Association National web site
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Young Adults Network
- Central Speech and Hearing Clinic
- CHHA National – Press Releases
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Canadians
- Society for Manitobans With Disabilities (SMD)
- The Canadian Hearing Society
- The Hearing Foundation of Canada
- WordVision