This is an inexpensive assistive listening device that helps to amplify speech for those with elderly hearing loss . Bird watchers and animal lovers use hand held sound amplifiers to better identify birds. The Super Ears analog hearing amplifier Model SE 4000 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as an assistive listening personal sound amplifier for those with elderly hearing loss or for bird watchers and animal lovers.
Point the directional microphone to a specific person or area to amplify sounds. Super Ear sound enhancer boosts (ambient) sound levels 50 decibels for a gain of 107 decibels at the ear for better hearing without in-the-ear hearing aids. Hand held, the compact 3 ounce Super Ear hearing amplifier fits in a pocket or attaches to hat or pocket using the included clip. The SupeEar amplifies sounds for the slightly to moderately hearing impaired with excellent sound gain
How does this unit differ from the Super Ears Plus?
Rectangular box shape vs flatter, thinner shape.
Exposed sound boom mike vs internal mike
One set of stereo headphones vs stereo headphones plus ear buds
Lacks auto shut-off feature
Generally is handheld vs more easily sits on table.
Uses one AAA battery vs two AAA batteries
1 year warranty vs. 5 year warranty
How does this hearing amplifier differ from expensive in-the-ear hearing aids? Directional microphone lets you aim toward the sounds you want louder.
Works Best in Environments such as Meetings, Concerts, Lectures, Watching Television and Participating in Conversation.
What if I wear a hearing aid or have a cochlear implant and need more volume to watch TV? Consider the TV Ears Home Theater or TV Ears professional which are made especially for TV and other venues . These units are powerful enough to cover a large home theatre room, work with plasma televisions and are still compatible with ADA equipped theatres operating on 95 kHz
SuperEars personal sound enhancer features:
Sound pick up from up to 100 yards away.
Multi-element microphone is mounted in a 180° swiveling sound boom.
Protective foam windscreen on sound boom helps shield out wind noises.
Complete SuperEar package: base with boom speaker, headphone and mounting supplies.
On/off switch and volume control wheel on base. High impact ABS case and microphone boom with high sensitivity microphone.
Lightweight, premium quality stereo headphones for crisp, clear sound.
Hand held or mount using stainless steel pocket or belt clip, binocular clip or Velcro mountings.
Over 50 dB sound gain.
Solid state microelectronic circuitry.
Frequency: 100 to 14,000 hertz.
Weight: 3 oz.
Base size with microphone: 6.75" x 1.75" x 1".
Power: One "AAA" battery (included).
Manufacturer: Sonic Technologies.
One year limited manufacturer's warranty.
NOTE: Using a sound amplification device for eavesdropping purposes is not only impolite, but is also illegal.