Why Assisted Listening Systems Are Essential for your Live Event Venue
At Sound Planning AV, we believe that every voice should be heard clearly—by everyone. Whether you're hosting a live event, leading students in the classroom, or delivering a keynote address, providing an inclusive audio experience is more than good practice—it's essential. That’s where Assisted Listening Systems (ALS) come in.
What Are Assisted Listening Systems?
Assisted Listening Systems are specialized technologies designed to help individuals with hearing loss or auditory challenges engage fully in live experiences. These systems deliver direct, clear audio to personal receivers or hearing aids, cutting through background noise and improving speech intelligibility.
Why They Matter in Churches and Event Venues
1. Accessibility Is a Legal and Moral Responsibility
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many public assembly spaces—including churches and performance venues—are required to offer assistive listening solutions. Beyond compliance, it’s a way to show that everyone is welcome and valued in your space.
People with hearing loss often feel isolated in communal settings. Offering assisted listening ensures they can fully participate—whether it’s a worship service, a town hall, or a sold-out concert.
2. Audio Clarity in Challenging Spaces
Churches and large event venues often have unique acoustic challenges—high ceilings, hard surfaces, and unpredictable crowd noise. Even the best PA systems can’t solve everything. Assisted listening devices cut through the mix and deliver crystal-clear sound directly to the listener, regardless of where they’re seated.
3. Enhance the Experience for All Ages
Hearing loss isn’t just an issue for older adults. Younger audiences and attendees with temporary hearing difficulties, language barriers, or auditory processing disorders also benefit from ALS technology. It’s an investment in engagement, inclusion, and satisfaction.
4. Simple, Scalable, and Tailor-Made Solutions
From infrared and FM-based systems to modern Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled receivers, Sound Planning AV offers a range of solutions tailored to your venue's size, layout, and needs. Our systems are discreet, easy to use, and fully integrated with your existing sound setup.
Let’s Make Your Venue More Accessible
Whether you're a school or government agency expanding your AV system or school upgrading for modern audiences, now is the time to implement or improve your Assisted Listening System. Sound Planning AV provides expert consultation, design, and installation throughout Northern Nevada and California.
Let’s create a space where everyone can hear, connect, and belong.
We sell, install & setup assisted listening systems
We serve Northern NV & CA, Reno, Sparks, Tahoe, the Sierras & Sierra Foothills, Carson City, Fallon, Gardnerville, Minden, Truckee, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn, Bishop.
All of South Central Florida