Description
Description

This Assistive Listening System with ADA Plaque is a perfect solution to meet the needs of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accessible design, useful to make venues of any capacity compliant (when purchased with neckloops). The system can also be used to improve comprehension by people who have difficulty hearing or understanding speech in various settings including meeting rooms, houses of worship, movie theatres, schools, public hearing rooms, and more.   

 

The audio is sent wirelessly straight to their ears, avoiding the degrading effects of noise and distance on speech intelligibility. This system can be expanded with as many R-100 receivers and neckloops as required. Neckloops are not included in this package and they can be purchased separated. The NKL-102 are the recommended compatible neckloops for this package.  




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Technical Specifications R-100

  • Batteries: (2) AAA alkaline batteries (1.5 V × 2) or (2) AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
  • Battery Life:
    • Up to 55 hours with alkaline batteries
    • Up to 40 hours with NiMH rechargeable batteries
  • Number of Channels: 1 programmable channel
  • Available Frequencies: 20
  • Frequency Range: FM 72.0–76.0 MHz
  • FM Deviation: ±75 kHz
  • De-emphasis: 75 µs
  • Sensitivity: 1.12 µV at 12 dB SINAD
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 55 dB at 100 µV
  • Audio Frequency Response: 80 Hz–12 kHz
  • Audio Power: 33 mW + 33 mW at 32 Ω
  • Audio Connector: 3.5 mm stereo phone jack
  • Current Consumption: 22 mA nominal
  • Diameter: 3" (76 mm)
  • Height: 1.22" (31 mm)
  • Weight Without Batteries: 2.3 oz (65 g)
  • Weight With Batteries: 3.1 oz (88 g)

Technical Specifications T-500-4

  • Operating Frequency: 72.1, 72.5, 72.9, 75.7 MHz
  • Number of Channels: 4 selectable
  • Frequency Deviation: Selectable
    • Wide: ±75 kHz
    • Narrow: ±25 kHz maximum deviation
  • Frequency Accuracy: ±0.005%
  • Transmitter Stability: ±20 ppm
  • Output Power:
    • High: 80,000 µV/m at 3 m
    • Low: 40,000 µV/m at 3 m
  • Antenna: 50-ohm rubber ducky antenna or optional remote antenna
  • Antenna Connector: Modified TNC
  • Compliance: FCC Part 15, Industry Canada
  • Frequency Response: 100 Hz–15 kHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
  • System Distortion: <2% THD at 80% deviation
  • Audio Input 1: 3-pin XLR and 1/4" TRS combination jack
  • Audio Input 1 Type: MIC or LINE level, balanced or unbalanced
  • Nominal Input Level: 0/56 dBu (0.77 V / 1.3 mV), line/mic
  • Phantom Power: 12 VDC on pins 2 & 3 of XLR or tip and ring of 1/4" TRS jack
  • Audio Input 2: RCA jack, unbalanced line level
  • Audio Input 2 Level: -10 dBu nominal, 100 kΩ
  • External Monitor Input: RCA jack, unbalanced, -10 dBu nominal, 100 kΩ
  • REC Output: RCA jack, unbalanced, -10 dBu nominal, 10 ohms
  • MIC Input: Front-panel 3.5 mm (1/8") TRS jack
  • MIC Power: Supplies +DC on tip for electret microphones
  • Audio Processing: 2:1 signal compression
  • Headphone Output: 3.5 mm stereo TRS jack
  • Headphone Output Level: Adjustable
  • Maximum Headphone Power: 61 mW @ 8 ohms
  • Headphone Impedance: 4–16 ohms
  • Power Supply Input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
  • Power Supply Output: 15 VDC, 1 A
  • Power Connector: 5.00 mm OD / 2.5 mm ID barrel type
  • Operating Temperature: 23°F to 104°F
  • Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F
  • Humidity: 0–95% relative humidity
  • Dimensions (D × W × H): 5" × 5.5" × 2.36"
  • Unit Weight: 1.2 lb (0.54 kg)
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 lb (1.1 kg)
  • Rack Mounting: 1.5 rack spaces high × 0.5 rack space wide
  • Optional Rack Mounts: RM-501 or RM-502
  • Rack Capacity: One or two transmitters can be mounted in 1.5 rack spaces

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System Includes

  • (1) Transmitter

    T-500-4 4-Channel base Transmitter w/Antenna

  • ({xnR}) Receivers

    R-100 Digital receivers with LCD screen (no backlight)

  • (1) ADA Plaque

FAQs

Explore our FAQ section to learn more.

What is the Enersound ALC Assistive Listening System?

The ALC is a wireless FM system that sends a speaker’s audio directly to individual listeners, helping reduce the effects of background noise, distance and poor room acoustics on speech comprehension. It is suitable for meeting rooms, schools, houses of worship, theaters, public hearing rooms and other venues.

What is included with the system?

The package includes one T-500-4 base transmitter with antenna, the selected number of R-100 digital receivers, compatible EAR-120 dual earphones and an ADA assistive-listening plaque for display at the venue. The product is available in configurations for 4, 10 or 20 listeners.

How does the system improve speech understanding?

Audio from a microphone, mixer or compatible sound source is connected to the transmitter and broadcast wirelessly to the receivers. Each listener hears the audio through personal earphones, minimizing the loss of clarity normally caused by noise and distance.

Does this package make a venue ADA compliant?

Not by itself. To support ADA accessibility for guests who use hearing aids with telecoils, NKL-402 neckloops must be purchased separately and used with compatible receivers. The number of receivers and neckloops required depends on the venue’s capacity and applicable accessibility requirements.

Can the system be used with hearing aids?

Yes. A compatible telecoil neckloop can transmit the receiver’s audio directly to a hearing aid equipped with a T-coil. Neckloops are not included with the standard package and must be purchased separately.

How many listeners can use the system?

The transmitter can broadcast to an unlimited number of compatible R-100 receivers. The system can therefore be expanded by adding receivers, earphones and neckloops as the venue’s accessibility needs grow.

What is the system’s operating range?

The standard system provides coverage of up to approximately 500 feet under suitable conditions. Its range can be expanded to as much as 1,000 feet with an optional external antenna. Walls, obstructions and local radio interference may reduce the effective range.

How many channels are available?

The T-500-4 transmitter offers four selectable channels at 72.1, 72.5, 72.9 and 75.7 MHz. Each R-100 receiver can be programmed to one of 20 available frequencies and includes a channel-lock feature to help prevent accidental changes.

How long do the receiver batteries last?

Each R-100 receiver operates on two AAA batteries. Battery life is up to 55 hours with alkaline batteries or up to 40 hours with rechargeable NiMH batteries. Actual operating time may vary depending on battery condition, listening volume and usage.

Is the system easy to install, and what warranty is included?

Yes. The T-500-4 is designed for straightforward setup and can be used on a tabletop or installed in a rack with optional mounting hardware. It includes multiple audio inputs for connection to microphones, mixers and other audio sources. The transmitter and receivers are covered by a limited three-year warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Customer Reviews

  • 5 stars: 12 (71%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (29%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Art Fertig

Easy to set up easy to operate

Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Art! We’re thrilled to hear your ALC-4P Enersound 4-person assistive listening system was easy to set up and operate. Wishing your church many clear, comfortable services. If you need anything, we’re here to help!

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Albert Gustik
Works very well.

Great sound quality. Nice looking radios.

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Jade H
top-notch

After putting it to the test, I can confidently say that the sound quality is top-notch. It truly helps our attendess to fully engage with the content of any presentation.

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Sally
Great purchase experience

The sales associate I talked to over the phone was really nice, and his recommendation of this system was truly accurate for what we were looking for.

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G. Andrews
Perfect for our venue.

It's perfect for our venue. The included ADA plaque makes it easy for our guests with hearing impairments to locate the system and enjoy the event.

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Ryder H.
Excellent

Excellent quality and really easy to use! Both audio and reception are really good.

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Margaret
Great!

Comes with everything we needed to comply with ADA guidelines and the quality is great for the price.

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Andre Deleon
I recently purchased the 10-Person assistive listening system for some hard of hearing attendees ...

I recently purchased the 10-Person assistive listening system for some hard of hearing attendees at our conference, and I have to say I'm blown away by the quality of this product. The system was incredibly easy to set up and use. The sound quality was superb and crystal clear allowing attendees with some sort of hearing impairment to hear and understand what was being said. The 3-year warranty also gave me peace of mind that I have made a solid investment. Overall, I would highly recommend this product to anyone in need of a high-quality assistive listening system for their venue.

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Pete
Really good value for cost

Sounds even better than our previous equipment and the price was much more reasonable. You can tell by the details that the quality is really good.

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Kimberly P
Pretty good

An easy to set up solution, perfect for complying with ADA standards.

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Stella
Good sound

Sound quality is really good. Our church could not afford spending more money and this turned out great.

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Debra
Good so far

For the price we weren't expecting much, but these work great!

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Tabitha
Great for church

This system is reliable and very affordable. A great addition to our church services.

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Warren
Good purchase

It's easy to use and the sound is very good. Very happy with the purchase.

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Kristine
Works like a charm

Great customer support. Thanks for helping me choose the right system. This works like a charm

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Stella
Superb system

Works flawlessly, I'm glad we got this. The price is unbeatable

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Anna
Nice quality

Our church was looking for a solution to meet ADA requirements. At first I was hesitant because it was signifcally cheaper than other options, but the sount quality is great and materials looks high quality.

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