by KMB Communications | Dec 6, 2022 | Listen Technologies, News
Listening solution has legacy of outstanding performance and reliability; can extend usefulness of competitor systems
BLUFFDALE, UTAH – December 6, 2022 – Listen Technologies Corporation, the leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 24 years, will showcase the full capabilities of ListenIR at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023 in Booth 3P750.
ListenIR from Listen Technologies transmits clear, focused sound via infrared (IR) light directly to the listener without amplifying ambient noise. The product offers reliable coverage and a cost-effective and easy way to install a solution for assistive listening, interpretation, and other wireless audio applications. ListenIR iDSP (Intelligent Digital Signal Processing) receivers are compatible with other manufacturers’ transmitters/radiators and provide superior audio quality and a better user interface than other available receivers. They also can extend the usefulness of systems that have ceased production.
ListenIR differs from other infrared assistive listening systems in the market with patented technology that offers twice the infrared power and up to six times the coverage area. The result is that ListenIR users experience fewer audio dropouts and dead zones, especially compared to other manufacturers’ infrared assistive listening systems.
“Flexibility and reliability are crucial qualities of any listening system,” said Maile Keone, president and CEO of Listen Technologies. “ListenIR is a tried-and-true solution that delivers exceptional sound clarity and supports multiple applications. Our partners regularly recommend ListenIR because they know it consistently performs well and is backed by Listen Technologies’ support.”
How It Works
ListenIR systems include a multi-channel transmitter, iDSP software, receivers, and ear speakers, headphones, or earbuds. Venue audio from an AV system, speaker/presenter microphone, or sound system is routed to a transmitter. The transmitter receives and amplifies the incoming audio signal and broadcasts it via infrared light to associated receivers that users wear on lanyards around their necks. Listeners can hear the audio transmitted to the receiver with headphones or earbuds attached to the receiver. They also can use an integrated neck loop lanyard to listen through a t-coil-equipped hearing aid or cochlear implant.
ListenIR is ideal for conference centers, classrooms, courtrooms, and boardrooms where confidentiality is critical since there is no spillover into adjacent rooms. ListenIR receivers can also be used with other manufacturer’s transmitters/radiators. This is helpful for venues with competing infrared systems that want to acquire more receivers but can no longer procure them through the original manufacturer.
Additional Features and Benefits
- Thoughtfully-designed receivers – ListenIR receivers are small and lightweight. They are constructed with low loss, impact-resistant, infrared transparent materials that allow the receiver to pick up infrared light from all directions for the best reception.
- Easy to use management software – ListenIR is simple to install, manage, and maintain. The Listen iDSP software suite makes it easy to configure receivers and customize channel names, run diagnostics, update firmware, manage inventory and guest check-in and check-out of receivers.
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant – A neck loop/lanyard is available for venues to offer listeners with cochlear implants or hearing aids with a telecoil.
- Extended battery life – ListenIR receivers incorporate advanced, non-proprietary rechargeable batteries that offer long life and reliable power.
Availability
All ListenIR products are in stock and available to ship globally. To learn more about ListenIR and experience its full functionality, please visit Listen Technologies at ISE 2023 in Booth 3P750.
About Listen Technologies
Listen Technologies enriches lives by providing assistive listening and communication solutions so everyone can hear clearly and share the same great experience. Listen’s innovative products serve those with hearing loss and enable inclusive experiences for all guests. Listen solutions are used in various venues and settings, including houses of worship, higher education facilities, performing arts centers, courtrooms, tours, and manufacturing plants. Our vision is to improve life’s experiences through sound by providing exceptional audio anytime, anywhere, on any platform. To learn more about how Listen Technologies delivers a better way to hear the world, visit www.listentech.com.
Media Contacts:
Kim Franklin
Listen Technologies
+1-801-542-7720
[email protected]
Marybeth (McLean) Roberts
For Listen Technologies
+1-951-553-3343
[email protected]
by KMB Communications | Dec 6, 2022 | Listen Technologies, News
Versatile, all-in-one solution helps overcome listening challenges in any environment and streamlines interpretation
BLUFFDALE, UTAH – December 6, 2022 – Listen Technologies Corporation, the leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 24 years, will spotlight recent customer applications of ListenTALK and showcase the full breadth of solution functionality at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Booth 3P750. ListenTALK is Listen Technologies’ simple, portable group communication system. It is an all-in-one solution for assistive listening, tours, training, and interpretation.
In environments where an installed assistive listening system is not feasible, such as schools and corporate facilities, ListenTALK is a reliable, stand-alone, portable system. ListenTALK is ideal for guided tours at manufacturing facilities, museums, trade shows, conventions, and other venues where background noise, distance, and language make hearing clearly difficult. ListenTALK also makes it easy for interpreters to receive and transmit language interpretation.
“ListenTALK is popular among integrators and customers because of its simplicity, performance, and versatility. It’s a powerful solution that can be used in various settings to overcome many different listening challenges,” said Maile Keone, president and CEO of Listen Technologies. “We love to demonstrate ListenTALK and share examples of how it is used in courtrooms, classrooms, community centers, and many other environments to facilitate communication. When people experience ListenTALK, their enthusiasm for the product is evident, and that’s very rewarding.”
Among the recent ListenTALK installations and customer case studies Listen Technologies will showcase at ISE are:
- Crown Center for Senior Living – This independent living community in St. Louis, Missouri, uses ListenTALK for assistive listening. ListenTALK helps residents and patrons with varying degrees of hearing loss connect with one another and overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness.
- Marvin – A manufacturer in Warroad, Minnesota, uses ListenTALK for tours. With ListenTALK, tour leaders do not have to shout to be heard across distance and noise in its manufacturing facility. ListenTALK also helps tour participants hear clearly and have a more engaging experience.
- CHOICE Humanitarian –The West Jordan, Utah-based nonprofit used ListenTALK for interpretation and to facilitate communication when it hosted a conference for guests from around the world. Non-English-speaking participants listened via headphones to interpreters translating in their preferred language in real-time.
How ListenTALK Works
ListenTALK features small, lightweight transceivers (combination transmitter/receiver) that users can wear around their neck and plug into personal or venue-provided headphones or headsets. To speak, users press and hold a button on the transceiver. Clear audio is transmitted to other transceivers paired to their ListenTALK unit. Users can hear as far away as 100 meters indoors and 200 meters outdoors.
Transceivers can easily be grouped for one- or two-way communication in a docking station or on the fly by tapping units together using near-field (NFC) communication. Leaders in each group choose how their group communicates by selecting one of three communication modes: listen only, respond, and discuss.
Simplified Interpretation
In addition to assistive listening and guided tours, ListenTALK is ideal for language interpretation and simplifies simultaneous interpretation. It is as easy as creating a separate group for tour participants or audience members with the person interpreting the message. Interpreters can use one ListenTALK transceiver to hear a presenter’s message in their headset and speak the translated words to their audience using one transceiver hands-free. There is no need for interpreters to carry additional equipment.
Up to 30 simultaneous groups can be used in the same space in Europe.
Additional Features and Benefits
- Flexible – ListenTALK can be used for one-way or two-way communication and leaders can easily switch between modes. The 3-in-1 system also can be used for assistive listening, tours, and interpretation.
- Secure – ListenTALK operates on a low-interference DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) band and includes encryption for secure and stable communications.
- Safe – ListenTALK transceivers can be sanitized between use with a disinfecting wipe. They also are compatible with standard earbuds and headsets so listeners can use their own equipment if preferred.
- Reliable – ListenTALK transceivers charge quickly (4 hours from empty to full charge) and have a long operating life: 7 to 8 hours for leader units and 12 hours for participant units.
“ListenTALK is a listening solution with seemingly limitless applications,” said Sam Nord, vice president of global sales at Listen Technologies. “Our partners and integrators continue to share creative ways their customers are using ListenTALK and offer suggestions on how we can expand functionality and improve the user experience.”
Availability
ListenTALK is available globally. All ListenTALK products are in stock and ready to ship. To learn more about ListenTALK and experience its full functionality, please visit Listen Technologies at ISE 2023 in Booth 3P750.
About Listen Technologies
Listen Technologies enriches lives by providing assistive listening and communication solutions so everyone can hear clearly and share the same great experience. Listen’s innovative products serve those with hearing loss and enable inclusive experiences for all guests. Listen solutions are used in various venues and settings, including houses of worship, higher education facilities, performing arts centers, courtrooms, tours, and manufacturing plants. Our vision is to improve life’s experiences through sound by providing exceptional audio anytime, anywhere, on any platform. To learn more about how Listen Technologies delivers a better way to hear the world, visit www.listentech.com.
Media Contacts:
Kim Franklin
Listen Technologies
+1-801-542-7720
[email protected]
Marybeth (McLean) Roberts
For Listen Technologies
+1-951-553-3343
[email protected]
by KMB Communications | Nov 30, 2022 | Access Networks, News
Access Networks experts provide network design and installation training at select Snap One partner stores, virtual sales webinars, and in-person ACE Certification for integrators.
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 15, 2023) – Dedicated to providing systems integrators with the expert-level design and installation services and support they need to deploy reliable, stable, high-performance enterprise-grade networks, Access Networks, a Snap One brand, will host a series of informative, practical training sessions starting late February and going through March 2023. Through a combination of in-person training at select Snap One Partner Stores, 30-minute sales webinars, and Access Networks’ popular in-person ACE Sales Training and Certification, technology integrators have several ways to expand their networking knowledge, boost sales, and advance their design, configuration, and installation skills.
Consumer demand for better, faster, more reliable enterprise-grade networks is at an all-time high, requiring integrators to fine-tune their networking businesses through better customer engagement, installation, service, and support. Now is the time for systems integrators to shift their business offerings and build more successful, profitable networking businesses with the help of Access Networks’ team of expert instructors.
“Home networking continues to evolve quickly, making it difficult for integrators to stay abreast of the changes that ultimately impact their businesses. Our mission at Access Networks has always been to provide our Partners with the type of guidance, expertise, and services to help them stay on top of the trends, enhance their networking offerings, and refine their networking design and installation skills,” says Jon Peckman, director of sales at Access Networks. “We made sure our new series of training programs demonstrate to integrators the importance of aligning with a networking provider, like Access Networks, that delivers the level of service and support they need to succeed.”
In-Person Training at Snap One Partner Stores
At select Snap One Partner Stores Access Networks will enlighten attendees about current and evolving access point technologies, best practices for deploying robust, reliable networks, and tips on how to effectively market and sell enterprise-grade networking solutions. Also discussed will be the key features and benefits of Access Networks’ award-winning ARCC (Advanced Resilient Cloud Controller) platform and its custom Core System option processes. Also covered will be Access Networks’ Basic Configuration Services, a new program providing integrators with industry-leading in-the-field support and service to help streamline the deployment of small- to medium-size networks. This two-hour in-person course will be presented by Andrew Ward, Access Networks business development manager, at the following Snap One Partner Stores:
- Simi Valley, Feb. 21
- Cerritos, Feb. 23
- Irvine, Feb. 28
- San Diego, March 2
- Riverside, March 7
To register for these training sessions, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/access-networks-socal-trainings-q1-2023-1731129.
Virtual Training Webinars
For integrators interested in gaining a high-level view of the vast array of Access Networks solutions to better specify systems to customers, Access Networks will present 30-minute training webinars twice a week for five weeks. These virtual training courses will cover the following topics:
- Topic 1: How & Why to Sell Enterprise-Grade Networks
- Topic 2: Access Networks Access Point Technology
- Topic 3: Benefits of ARCC Cloud-Based Controller
- Topic 4: Basic Configuration Services
- Topic 5: Core Systems
To save these topics to your calendar, please visit the virtual training site HERE.
ACE Certification Training
Lastly, and back by popular demand, is Access Networks’ ACE Training and Certification Program with a new focus on network sales and design. This series guides integrators through proper sales, specification, installation, and troubleshooting techniques of Access Networks products. Integrators who complete this training earn ACE Sales & Design Certification, which signifies they have the skills and technical knowledge to confidently deploy Access Networks enterprise-grade networking systems. ACE Training will be held at the following locations:
- Fort Lauderdale, March 14th
- Bellevue, WA, March 30th
To register for ACE certification training go HERE.
To learn more about Access Networks, its enterprise-grade systems, and exceptional IT service and support please visit www.accessnetworks.com, on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Access Networks
Access Networks, a Snap One brand, is a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the residential and commercial technology integration markets. Access Networks’ mission is to deliver premier networking solutions that lead to exceptional client experiences while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and innovation. This commitment to excellence is leveraged by Access Networks’ superior IT support. From initial design to final configuration, Access Networks’ team of networking specialists is on-hand to help integrators deploy projects with confidence. A clear, well-defined focus on managed services and support, combined with an ever-evolving portfolio of best-in-class networking solutions, positions Access Networks as a leader in the networking industry—enhancing home and business environments through reliable, stable, and secure digital connections to what matters most. To learn more, visit Access Networks online at www.accessnetworks.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, or media tours please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Nov 30, 2022 | Listen Technologies, News
Will showcase popular ListenTALK, Listen EVERYWHERE, and ListenIR solutions
BLUFFDALE, UTAH – November 30, 2022 – Listen Technologies Corporation, the leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 24 years, will showcase its full suite of products, including the popular ListenTALK, Listen EVERYWHERE, and ListenIR product lines, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona January 31-February 3, 2023. Listen Technologies invites media to visit stand 3P750 at ISE to see product demonstrations and learn more about applications of its technology.
Listen Technologies continues to innovate and offer products that foster inclusion and help people hear clearly in challenging listening environments. Among the features Listen Technologies will highlight at ISE are the improved functionality of ListenTALK, upgrades to Listen EVERYWHERE, and the interoperability of ListenIR. The company also will spotlight recent, creative installations of its technology across industries. All of Listen Technologies’ products are available now, in stock, and ready to ship.
“We are excited to kick off 2023 in Barcelona and eager to connect with our partners, colleagues, and friends from across the industry and around the world,” said Maile Keone, president and CEO of Listen Technologies. “I’m always inspired at ISE and this year, as Listen Technologies approaches its twenty-fifth anniversary, I’m proud of the advancements we have made as an industry and as an organization, and the positive impact we have on others with our technology.”
ListenTALK: An All-In-One, Stand-Alone System
ListenTALK is Listen Technologies’ simple, portable group communication system. It is an all-in-one solution for interpretation, assistive listening, and tours and training. ListenTALK features small, lightweight transceivers (combination transmitter/receiver) that can easily be grouped for one- or two-way communication and quickly charged and disinfected between uses. In environments where an installed assistive listening system is not feasible, such as schools and corporate facilities, ListenTALK is a reliable, stand-alone system. ListenTALK also makes it easy for interpreters to receive and transmit language interpretation from a single unit without having to carry additional equipment. Up to 30 groups can be created and/or languages can be interpreted in the same space in Europe, making ListenTALK an ideal solution for trade shows, conventions, and other large events.
Listen EVERYWHERE: Familiar, Convenient, and Discreet
Listen EVERYWHERE is Listen Technologies’ audio over Wi-Fi solution that streams audio over a Wi-Fi network to personal smart devices. Users download the free Listen EVERYWHERE app, select a channel, and listen to live or recorded venue audio through their smart device using headphones, earbuds, or by streaming directly to Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants. Listen Technologies introduced a new Listen EVERYWHERE server with Dante last year. There also is a Private Channel feature. Listen EVERYWHERE is ideal in houses of worship and education settings where congregants and students regularly visit the venue and are likely to have their smartphone. With Listen EVERYWHERE, users do not need to check out a receiver or call attention to themselves. It provides convenient, inconspicuous assistive listening.
ListenIR: Compatible with other Transmitters/Radiators
ListenIR is Listen Technologies’ infrared (IR) product that offers reliable coverage and a cost-effective and easy way to install a solution for assistive listening, interpretation, and other wireless audio applications. ListenIR transmits clear, focused sound over infrared directly to the listener without amplifying ambient noise. ListenIR is compatible with other manufacturers’ transmitters/radiators and provides superior audio quality and a better user interface than other available receivers. It also can extend the usefulness of systems that have ceased production.
Application Stories
The versatility of Listen Technologies solutions is evident in several recent installations. Case studies Listen Technologies will highlight at ISE include:
- Marvin – A manufacturer in Warroad, Minnesota, uses ListenTALK for tours of its manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.
- Central Hall Westminster – With such a rich history of speakers and gatherings, it is crucial for Central Hall to use audio equipment that provides visitors and listeners with an excellent auditory experience. This commitment to providing an excellent experience extends to every visitor, including patrons with hearing loss.
About Listen Technologies
Listen Technologies enriches lives by providing assistive listening and communication solutions so everyone can hear clearly and share the same great experience. Listen’s innovative products serve those with hearing loss and enable inclusive experiences for all guests. Listen solutions are used in various venues and settings, including houses of worship, higher education facilities, performing arts centers, courtrooms, tours, and manufacturing plants. Our vision is to improve life’s experiences through sound by providing exceptional audio anytime, anywhere, on any platform. To learn more about how Listen Technologies delivers a better way to hear the world, visit www.listentech.com.
Media Contacts:
Kim Franklin
Listen Technologies
+1-801-542-7720
[email protected]
Marybeth (McLean) Roberts
For Listen Technologies
+1-951-553-3343
[email protected]
by KMB Communications | Nov 28, 2022 | Access Networks, News
Systems integrators benefit from same-day pick-up, earn Partner Rewards through the purchase of Access Networks’ products at local brick-and-mortar Snap One Partner stores.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Access Networks, the premier enterprise-grade networking solutions provider and a Snap One brand, is making it easier than ever for systems integrators to get the products they need to deploy networks quickly and efficiently. Now, Access Networks offers select Unleashed wireless access points through local brick-and-mortar Snap One Partner Stores. Available to integrators for same-day purchase and pickup are several Access Networks Wi-Fi 6 access points, the A350, A550, and A650. Also in stock is the Access Networks A510, an 802.11ac WAVE 2-compliant access point. This
range of Unleashed enterprise-grade products affords Snap One partners a solution for networking projects of every size and scope, starting with the A350 for modest networking environments to the A550 and A650 for mid-to large-size networking applications.
“We want to make it easier for partners to deploy enterprise-grade networking systems and access products when they need them for projects,” says Access Networks VP GM of Managed Services, Bryce Nordstrand. “Being able 
to pick up Unleashed wireless access points directly and on the same day from a nearby Snap One Partner Store streamlines workflow tremendously and provides integrators with on-the-spot assistance from Snap One Partner Store associates. Bringing Access Networks products to brick-and-mortar establishments nationwide helps partners sidestep having to wait for products they need immediately.”
Unleashed access points feature a built-in controller to simplify setup and management for greater economy. All Access Networks access points contain proprietary BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology which optimizes performance, mitigates interference, and delivers superior user experiences. Also, any Access Networks product bought from a Snap One Partner Store comes with a 4-year hardware warranty, plus support and service from Access Networks’ certified engineering team.
Another benefit of purchasing Access Networks products from a Snap One Partner Store is the robust Snap One Partner Rewards Program. Partners can earn points and move up in reward levels to help them attain quarterly rebates, premium technical support, feedback calls with the product team, attendance at exclusive events, and more. All Access Networks access points qualify for 3 points per dollar spent through the program. To learn more
about the Partner Rewards Program, please visit https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/partner-rewards-program.
Partners interested in learning more about Access Networks products available through Snap One and to find the nearest Snap One Partner Store can visit https://www.snapone.com/contact-us#partner-stores. To see Access Networks’ entire portfolio of Wi-Fi 6 certified wireless access points, networking products, and comprehensive services, visit accessnetworks.com or existing partners can visit the portal at my.accessnetworks.com.
About Access Networks
Access Networks, a Snap One brand, is a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the residential and commercial technology integration markets. Access Networks’ mission is to deliver premier networking solutions that lead to exceptional client experiences while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and innovation. This commitment to excellence is leveraged by Access Networks’ superior IT support. From initial design to final configuration, Access Networks’ team of networking specialists is on-hand to help integrators deploy projects with confidence. A clear, well-defined focus on managed services and support, combined with an ever-evolving portfolio of best-in-class networking solutions, positions Access Networks as a leader in the networking industry—enhancing home and business environments through reliable, stable, and secure digital connections to what matters most. To learn more, visit Access Networks online at www.accessnetworks.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Snap One
Established in 2005 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Snap One is a manufacturer and exclusive source of A/V, security, control, networking and remote management products for professional integrators. An industry leader in the pro-install channel, Snap One helps integrators build their businesses by providing a wide range of high-quality products, easily accessible through an intuitive website and backed by award-winning service and support. With a vast catalogue of today’s most popular brands, Snap One is the premier choice for professional installers across the globe. With multiple Partner Stores across the U.S., Snap One blends the benefits of e-commerce with the convenience of local stores. Additional information about Snap One and its products can be found at www.snapone.com.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, or media tours please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
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