HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 16, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Jeff Campagna works for Med-El US and has a Med-El CI. He has presented my most favorite Med-El US event... Hands On Hearing workshops. When Med-El US used to offer these wonderful and free workshops, Jeff and his team would teach about various Med-El accessories and various third party accessories that enable us to hear our best. There was a very valuable hands on component to these workshops when Jeff and his team would work with the attendees and let the attendees try the devices. Oftentimes you would hear WOW! or see tears of happiness as people discovered how well they could hear using these options. I attended 4 of these workshops (2 on two separate days). Raleigh NC where @Angie and I got to meet in person. Smile. And NYC. Such wonderful events that helped so many people. I wish they were still offered. There is definitely a need. Jeff updated his guides for using AudioLink A2DP converter app Roger Pen Roger Select Roger MyLink neckloop receiver Roger X and Roger 21 for Sonnet 1 & 2 Here is the link http://www.handsonhearing.com/index.php/resources Jewel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Mary Beth, Where’s the thumbs up button when you need it. 😂. But how well I remember this event, having the chance to finally meet you in person. I believe this May will make it four years ago. Just wow! Great meeting others as well. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jewel Posted January 17, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Mary Beth Have you told Med-El USA that there is still a need for such workshops? I sure would love to attend one. I would like to try out the Roger Table Mic and the Roger Select before buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 17, 2020 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Jewel I have. Med-El US stopped offering the true HOH workshops that were presented by Jeff and included his team awhile ago. It is unfortunate. If you come to the ALDAcon in October, I will bring whatever tech I own that you are interested in testing out and you can test it. I have the Roger Select but I do not have the Roger Table Mic. I am not sure if the Roger Table Mic was part of Jeff’s HOH workshops either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jewel Posted January 17, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Mary Beth Not sure about October yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 17, 2020 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Jewel No problem. Totally understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 17, 2020 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Jewel I have a Phonak pdf that does an excellent job of showing the various transmitters for adults. If you message me your email, I will forward it to you. Jewel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdk Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Mary Beth said: @Jewel I have a Phonak pdf that does an excellent job of showing the various transmitters for adults. If you message me your email, I will forward it to you. You guys and dolls have so many devices, even if the phonak kit worked for cochlear, it is so expensive. The other day I was shown a telecoil set, just 2 loops to stick behind your ears. Worked really well when plugged into my cell phone. Only 300 rand. We have had a presentation of all the latest kit recently, it was done by the group that market the cochlear brand. I wasn't able to go. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2020 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @pdk Yes those are silhouettes. My set is called Music Links. I prefer the Artone BT neckloop but my friend @MallaRuth likes her music links. Med-El CI processors have great telecoils. This gives us the opportunity to use many terrific third party devices easily. The Phonak Roger equipment is very expensive. In the US, we can not purchase directly from Phonak do we must go through an audiologist which makes it even more expensive. Lots of people who want Roger equipment choose to order it internationally at a much reduced price. The Phonak Roger does work for all three brands of CIs used in the US. We have students with all 3 brands successfully using Roger equipment in school. Some brands are simpler than others with Roger receivers, but all brands work with Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Great information, and very helpful. I also read the Audiolink manual. The max range is 9 feet, so it seems the FM would be a better choice for many sports. I guess alsoI did not know the max range was 9 feet. I assume that is why the Audiolink is not suitable for school use. What do you think, Mary Beth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 18, 2020 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 @Melissa The biggest benefit of Roger for school use is its multiple mics which use beamforming and its adaptive mic technology that adjusts the gain based on environmental noise levels. Technically, Roger is not an FM System since it uses a digital sub network connection but many people in schools still call it an FM since they are used to that terminology. I mention it because old FM technology was able to broadcast further and did not rely on line of sight. Of course, the sound quality and mic technology is way better in Roger than the old FM. Roger Touchscreen Mic is the Cadillac in the Roger System for school use. A terrific Roger transmitter. Melissa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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