Widex COM-DEX Remote Mic.
A new assistive listening device designed to help hearing aid wearers to hear speech in the most difficult one-to-one situations has been introduced by Widex, Hauppauge, NY.
The COM-DEX Remote Mic is an add-on to the COM-DEX wireless Bluetooth accessory from Widex. Designed for difficult one-to-one listening situations—such as noisy restaurants, classrooms, or group gatherings—the remote mic is clipped onto the speaker’s clothing and can be controlled via the COM-DEX app. Sound is then streamed directly to the wearer’s Widex hearing aids via the COM-DEX.
According to Widex, the new remote mic offers up to 8 hours of streaming time, with a 33-foot range for easy conversation. Wireless connection via COM-DEX can be achieved to all Widex hearing aids, and an updated COM-DEX App for remote control of the mic is now available. The remoted mic battery can be fully charged after 3 hours.
Widex President Jeffrey Geigel says that the COM-DEX Remote Mic is a valuable addition to the Widex family of assistive listening devices. “Our hearing aids already help people to hear speech in noisy environments,” said Geigel in a press statement. “The COM-DEX Remote Mic is designed as an add-on for those situations where background noise is especially intense. This is the answer to difficult one-to-one listening situations.”
The COM-DEX Remote Mic is now available for sale in the United States. For details, contact Widex at (800) 221-0188 or visit: http://www.widexpro.com
Source: Widex
I recently purchased the mic with the intention of helping hearing while driving. Previously it has been impossible and unsafe to try to hear my wife on trips. The mic has been of tremendous help especially when used with sound canceling headphones. I wear my Beyond aids under the headset and turn off the aids mic to eliminate feedback. This allows her voice to come through very clearly with minimal background noise. The headphones do an excellent to keep things quiet.
Getting everything correctly connected was an early issue and sometimes we loose the connection but it has been very effective. I highly recmend them and I have tried a lot of strategies.
Would the mic help hear table conversation if placed in the middle of the table?