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Create meaningful connections with the communities you serve when your audio is accessible to everyone using an infrared assistive listening system.
For an estimated 466 million people worldwide with hearing loss, traditional sound systems are not enough. ListenIR provides secure assistive listening because everyone deserves an exceptional listening experience.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires equal access to communication for individuals with hearing loss. Whether it’s in a government building, theater, lecture hall, or transit station, public spaces must provide effective assistive listening systems. ListenIR helps organizations meet these requirements while embracing secure, flexible, and inclusive technology.
ListenIR
ListenIR transmits sound over infrared directly to the listener without amplifying ambient noise for unsurpassed speech intelligibility and a superior listening experience.
The ListenIR Difference
Best Infrared Coverage
Advanced ListenIR performs like no other infrared product on the market.
Crystal Clear Sound
Crystal clear audio is delivered directly to a receiver without amplifying ambient noise.
Multiple Room Use
Use one ListenIR system in multiple rooms.
Secure Audio
ListenIR offers secure audio with advanced line of sight infrared technology.
Delay Compensation
Built-in delay compensation for large coverage areas.
Superior Receivers
Receivers are encased in IR transparent material for better reception.
Why ListenIR
ListenIR offers:
- Best infrared receivers on the market
- small and lightweight
- Infrared transparent material
- Digital signal processing
- Interference-free
- Secure audio for privacy
- Reliable transmission
- Unsurpassed infrared coverage
Listen Technologies has been trusted for more than 24 years by the world’s most recognizable brands.
TAA-Compliant Availability
ListenIR combines trusted infrared technology with modern performance and compliance flexibility. Whether the priority is accessibility, security, or federal procurement requirements, ListenIR offers a dependable listening solution with TAA-compliant options to meet your needs.
What does ‘TAA-Compliant’ mean?
TAA, or the Trade Agreements Act, is a U.S. federal law that requires products purchased by the U.S. government to be manufactured in the United States or designated TAA-compliant countries. TAA compliance ensures products meet strict country-of-origin requirements for federal and military procurement under FAR 52.225-5.
Everyone Deserves an Exceptional Listening Experience
House of Worship
House of worship
Houses of worship are often beautiful structures but do not always have the best acoustics. Make sure everyone can connect to inspirational messages and music by providing assistive listening solutions.
Education
Education
Assistive listening systems help educators create enriched educational environments that improve students’ retention, focus, and imaginations with sound. ListenIR can also be used for simultaneous interpretation.
Theaters
Theaters
Sound has the power to inspire us and is integral in creating positive listening experiences, especially in entertainment venues. Listen Technologies has the perfect solutions for all types of entertainment and educational venues.
Convention Centers
Convention Centers
Convention centers utilize ListenIR for assistive listening and simultaneous interpretation for the security of the audio and coverage provided by the advanced technology.
Courtrooms
Business
Business
ListenIR is used in business settings for its security and superior sound. Provide a compliant and secure assistive listening system in your corporate boardroom with ListenIR.
ListenIR System Overview
Transmitters
The infrared transmitter transmits your audio signal to and provides the power for one or more radiators/emitters.
Radiators
Radiators provide reliable infrared signals and can be combined and powered by a single transmitter.
Receivers
Infrared receivers receive the signal and deliver sound directly to the listener without amplifying ambient noise for superior intelligibility and sound.
Accessories
From signage to headphones, to cable management, accessories enhance the functionality of your infrared assistive listening system.
Transmitter/Radiator
The ListenIR transmitter/radiator combo transmits a clear, reliable signal across large areas. The signal range ensures that users in any sized space, from the boardroom to the courtroom and beyond, enjoy an uninterrupted audio performance.
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Compact and Discreet
Transmitters can be added to an audio rack or mounted on a wall with included mounting hardware.
Flexible Options
Multiple frequency options offer additional flexibility and simplicity during installation and setup.
Delay Compensation
ListenIR is the first infrared assistive listening system to feature expansion radiators, which provide delay compensation to ensure that there are no signal cancellation dropouts. When combining a transmitter with extension transmitters, signal timing features eliminate delayed audio signals. Everyone hears the same message at the same time.
Discreet Profile
ListenIR transmitters have a small profile and are unobtrusive in any environment.
Patented Technology
As innovators in assistive listening technology, our patent sets our infrared technology apart as unique. Your guests deserve the best and that’s exactly what you get with ListenIR. The ListenIR LT-84 (ListenIR 2-Channel Transmitter/Radiator Combo) and LA-141 (ListenIR Expansion Radiator) are covered by US Patent 9,712,246.
Transmitters
ListenIR transmitters transmit a clear, reliable signal across large areas. The signal range ensures that users in any sized space, from the boardroom to the courtroom and beyond, enjoy an uninterrupted audio performance.
See the Transmitters and Radiators
Compact and Discreet
Transmitters can be added to an audio rack or mounted on a wall with included mounting hardware.
Flexible Options
Multiple frequency options offer additional flexibility and simplicity during installation and setup.
Delay Compensation
ListenIR is the first infrared assistive listening system to feature expansion radiators, which provide delay compensation to ensure that there are no signal cancellation dropouts. When combining a transmitter with extension transmitters, signal timing features eliminate delayed audio signals. Everyone hears the same message at the same time.
Discreet Profile
ListenIR transmitters have a small profile and are unobtrusive in any environment.
Radiators
ListenIR radiators deliver twice the IR power and up to six times the coverage area of similar products. This provides extensive, reliable coverage for a better experience.
See the Transmitters and Radiators
Advanced Infrared Technology
Several patented design elements provide twice the infrared power and up to six times the coverage area of similar products. With this patented technology, ListenIR outperforms any other infrared technology in the market.
Expandable Coverage
Expansion radiators can be added to the system to provide additional coverage up to 12,192 2,787 square meters (40,000 square feet). The only product of its kind that provides complete, gapless coverage.
Superior Coverage
ListenIR radiators deliver twice the infrared power for a superior coverage area. Most infrared systems on the market today suffer from audio dead zones where the audio cannot be detected. ListenIR offers the best coverage in the industry.
Receivers
ListenIR receivers are small and lightweight and can be used with ear speakers, earbuds, or neck loops.
Infrared Transparent
ListenIR receivers are constructed with low loss, impact resistant, infrared transparent material which allows the receiver to pick up infrared light from all directions for the best reception.
Fully Programmable
ListenIR receivers have a micro-USB port for charging and programming the receivers with free software from Listen Technologies.
Extended Battery Life
Extended speaking sessions, classes, and hearings can be challenging for other devices, but ListenIR receivers incorporate advanced rechargeable batteries that offer long life and reliable power.
Integrated Neck Loop
The neck loop is a reliable and effective way for listeners with telecoil-equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants to utilize your assistive listening system.
Hands-Free
Each neck loop slips comfortably over the wearer’s neck and transmits the audio signal wirelessly to their t-coil device or cochlear implant, leaving the user’s hands free for added convenience.
Advanced DSP Loop Driver
Incorporating an advanced digital signal processing (DSP) loop driver for an outstanding listening experience, the integrated neck loop provides industry-leading assistive listening.
Accessories complement every application by adding functionality and features to customize your system based on the needs of your environment.
Breakaway Lanyards
Lanyards allow users to attach a ListenIR receiver and wear it comfortably attached to the lanyard – making the devices hands-free.
Mounting Kits
Mounting kits allow you to install your ListenIR transmitter in an audio rack.
Optional Battery Packs
Perfect for on-the-go systems or as a backup option, the ListenTALK AAA battery compartment allows you to quickly and easily convert transceivers/receivers for use with AAA alkaline batteries when needed. Keeping battery compartments available ensures that your customers and clients will be able to take advantage of your assistive listening system even when fully charged battery packs or charging cords are not available.
Signage
The LA-304 Assistive Listening Notification Signage Kit helps you achieve compliance with assistive listening regulations while also ensuring that visitors know about your system’s availability. Each kit includes one (1) clearly printed plaque and one (1) window sticker, each of which is easily mounted in a convenient and highly visible location.
Infrared Systems Comparison
| | LS-88 | LS-90 | LS-100-01 | |
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| Range | Up to 9,144 m (30,000 sq. ft.) | Up to 9,144 m (30,000 sq. ft.) | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 sq. ft.) |
| Simultaneous Channels | Up to 4 in a space; unlimited adjacent spaces | Up to 4 in a space; unlimited adjacent spaces | Up to 4 in a space; unlimited adjacent spaces |
| Receivers / Neckloops Included | 2 Receivers / 2 Neckloops | 2 Receivers / 2 Neckloops | 4 Receivers / 4 Neckloops |
| Mounting Hardware Included | 
| | |
| Dante Enabled | 
| Optional | Optional |
| Portable | 
| | |
| | System Details | System Details | System Details | |
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Case Studies
Central Hall Westminster
Central Hall Westminster
With such a rich history of speakers and gatherings, it is crucial for Central Hall to use audio equipment that provides visitors and listeners with an excellent auditory experience. This commitment to providing an excellent experience extends to every visitor, including patrons with hearing loss.
L.A. Metro
L.A. Metro
ListenIR allows the hub of Los Angeles County’s mass transit system to hold hearings on crucial issues in an array of languages, reflecting the county’s diverse population. The system is used by translators and citizens speaking Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, and other languages.
Kingsbury Hall
Kingsbury Hall
Looking to upgrade from an older, outdated listening system, Kingsbury chose an infrared assisted listening system from Listen Technologies due to its outstanding coverage and transmission of clear, focused audio directly to the intended audience.