
What is a Personal Listening Device (previously referred to as FM)?

Phonak Roger EasyPen (Transmitter)
“FM” refers to frequency modulation – the way in which the signal used to be transmitted. Current technology uses the 2.4GHz bandwidth.
How does a Personal Listening Device work?
At Little Ears we recommend Roger technology by Phonak, which maximizes speech understanding in noise and over distance using both digital and dynamic processing. Dynamic technology refers to the devices ability to monitor the background noise level in the classroom and adjust the gain (volume) applied to the teacher’s voice accordingly.

Phonak Roger TouchScreen
Why is a Personal Listening Device recommended forchildren diagnosed with APD?
Children diagnosed with an Auditory Processing Disorder face a number of listening challenges in the classroom, outdoors and in other social environments. A personal listening device helps overcome listening difficulties due to background noise, distance and poor room acoustics. Using a personal listening device children feel like the speaker (e.g. teacher / instructor) is talking directly to them (in their ear). This enables them to actively participate in conversations and classroom tasks and has also been shown to improve a child’s confidence.
Can we trial a Personal Listening Device?
Yes. At Little Ears we have a number of personal listening devices available for short-term hire. An appointment will be made with your child’s audiologist to demonstrate to you and your child how to best use the device.

Roger MyLink (Receiver used with small headphones)
How do I purchase a Personal Listening Device?
Please contact us to purchase a personal listening device. We are happy to provide written quotes for NDIS if required. Please contact your private health fund to determine whether any rebates apply.
Photos courtesy of Phonak.

Phonak Roger Focus (ear-level receiver) orange