Microlink

One of the most widely used and convenient booted or integrated FM systems for hearing aids is called the "Microlink". It's manufactured by Phonak, but there are boot receivers available for many other brands of hearing aids.

The Microlink FM system consists of a hand-held transmitter and one or two receivers. The hand-held mic can be a HandiMic, a SmartLink or even the rival Lexis. Technically, other 216-217 MHz transmitters may work, also, but these may not have the flexibility of the built in directional mics. The receivers are typically booted onto the bottom of your BTE hearing aids, or some hearing aids have built in Microlink compatible FM receivers. Technically, other 216-217 MHz ALDs could be used, but they would have to couple to your hearing aids via telecoils, or via DAI.

Microlink systems are very expensive, but they offer the convenience of small hand-held transmitters with very good directional (noise reducing) microphones and very small (on-board) receivers built-into or booted on your hearing aids.

There are special versions of Microlink systems used primarily in education, and there is wonderful accessory called the TelCom. If you are considering any 216-217 MHz ALD, then you should also consider the TelCom. You may not immediately grasp the value of seamlessly integrating your phones and TV, but it's a powerful advantage.

For more information about the Microlink system, see the Phonak web pages related to their wireless systems.

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