Being in church and not being able to hear what’s happening can be a real frustration.
As well as a traditional loop system we have new assistive listening technology available. This is designed especially to help those who find it difficult to hear clearly.
This new system uses the latest Bluetooth technology (called Auracast) to send the sound directly from the church sound desk straight to you. It provides clear, steady audio without the interference that sometimes affects older systems. It is simple to use and very reliable.
The response so far has been extremely encouraging. Those who have tried it have been delighted, with one person describing it as a “game-changing” experience.
There are three easy ways to use it:
- If you have hearing aids that are compatible with Auracast, you can connect through your phone’s hearing aid app. Many people have found this works even better than the traditional loop system.
- You can borrow one of our small receivers. These come with a pair of hygienically cleaned earphones, and you can adjust the volume to suit yourself.
- You bring your own auracast enabled headphones or earbuds.
If you are waiting for hearing aids, or if you sometimes struggle to catch everything that is said, the Aurcast receiver could make a real difference for you. All you need to do is collect a receiver and earphones from the sound desk before the service. After the service, simply return them to the desk so we can place them on charge, ready for next time.
We are really excited about how effective this new system has been, and we warmly encourage you to give it a try. It may make listening that much easier and more enjoyable.
