Sound Field Amplification
Sound Field Amplification

Author: Carl C. Crandell

Publisher: Singular

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13:

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This much-anticipated new edition of Sound Field Amplification continues its reign as the only communication sciences book devoted to sound field amplification. Both professionals and students will benefit from the presentation of the theoretical foundations of sound field amplification and its practical applications. Readers will appreciate the straightforward and comprehensive approach to topics such as how children "learn" to hear and how acoustics affects the learning ability of all children. The new edition continues to provide a solid foundation to understanding why the topic of sound field amplification should be included in any discussion of what is needed to ensure success in children's learning. The book also provides the information necessary to conduct sound surveys, obtain funding for amplification systems, and act within the parameters of the laws and regulations governing this topic.

Sound-field FM Amplification
Sound-field FM Amplification

Author: Carl C. Crandell

Publisher: Singular

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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CONTENTSForeword by Mark Ross, Ph.D. Preface. Contributors. Acknowledgments. Part A: A Theoretical Foundation for the Use of Sound-Field FM Amplification. Rationale for the Use of Sound-Field FM Amplification Systems in Classrooms. Speech-Perception Processes in Children. Speech Perception in the Classroom. Speech Perception in Specific Populations. Part B: Practical Applications of Sound-Field Amplification. Acoustic Measurements in Classrooms. Acoustical Modifications Within Schools. Identifying and Managing the Learning Environment. Sound-Field Amplification: A Review of the Literature. Considerations and Strategies for Amplifying the Classroom. Inservice Training for the Classroom Teacher. Listening Strategies for Teachers and Students. Marketing Sound-Field Amplification Systems. Index.

Sound Systems: Design and Optimization
Sound Systems: Design and Optimization

Author: Bob McCarthy

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-02-26

Total Pages: 830

ISBN-13: 1317911083

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Sound Systems: Design and Optimization provides an accessible and unique perspective on the behavior of sound systems in the practical world. The third edition reflects current trends in the audio field thereby providing readers with the newest methodologies and techniques. In this greatly expanded new edition, you’ll find clearer explanations, a more streamlined organization, increased coverage of current technologies and comprehensive case studies of the author’s award-winning work in the field. As the only book devoted exclusively to modern tools and techniques in this emerging field, Sound Systems: Design and Optimization provides the specialized guidance needed to perfect your design skills. This book helps you: Improve your design and optimization decisions by understanding how audiences perceive reinforced sound Use modern analyzers and prediction programs to select speaker placement, equalization, delay and level settings based on how loudspeakers interact in the space Define speaker array configurations and design strategies that maximize the potential for spatial uniformity Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques required to generate a design that will create a successful transmission/reception model

Building Skills for Independence in the Mainstream
Building Skills for Independence in the Mainstream

Author: Gail Wright

Publisher:

Published: 2014-03-03

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 9781942162001

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Most children with hearing loss attend neighborhood schools as the only student with hearing aids. These devices are the lifeline to their education yet malfunction is not uncommon. It is only the student who, with training, will be able to recognize and report when an issue occurs and can deal with it in the most timely manner. Building Skills for Independence in the Mainstream provides IEP goals and step-by-step materials to provide students with the skills they need to be independent with their hearing aids and to advocate for their listening and communication needs in the classroom. A hierarchy of expected skills by grade with specific activities for each has been included. Geared for students in preschool through elementary, this book will benefit parents and teachers who work with these children. The role of the student, classroom teacher and the teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing has been defined for each goal. The book has engaging color pages and also includes 51 downloadable files for easy sharing with classroom teachers and to facilitate skill-building by students.Purchase from http://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/buildingskills_independence

The Effects of Sound-field Amplification on Children with Hearing Impairment and Other Diagnoses in Preschool and Primary Classes
The Effects of Sound-field Amplification on Children with Hearing Impairment and Other Diagnoses in Preschool and Primary Classes

Author: Lois Ehrler Furno

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13:

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Effective learning occurs in auditory environments. Background noise is inherent to classrooms with recommended levels 15 decibels softer than instruction, which is rarely achieved. Learning is diminished by interference to the auditory reception of information, especially for students who are hard of hearing other diagnoses. Sound-field amplification (SFA) addresses the need for improving the noise to speech ratio while decreasing the distance between the sound source and the student's ear. The use of SFA amplifies the teacher's voice above ambient noise. This is accomplished by the placement of a receiver/amplification system in the classroom along with the teacher's use of a microphone and FM transmission device. Examination of previous research demonstrates the effectiveness of sound-field technology for elementary school children, establishing a rationale for using sound-field amplification with students who are of early childhood age. The purpose of this single subject study is to examine the effects of SFA used for children with hearing loss and additional diagnosed conditions enrolled in preschool, first, and second grade classes. The four focus students were matched with peers for further control, and studied for both displaying attending behaviors and rate of compliance following routine directions in order to demonstrate comprehension of spoken material. All participants demonstrated improvement in their attending behavior and compliance to directions. Focus students with hearing loss produced stronger results than their general education peers to the activation of the sound-field system. Teachers indicated that the sound-field system was beneficial to the focus students. All teachers reported they would use it again.