TGS PRO  Hearing Assistance - Tour Guide and Language Translation System

for Educational Institutions, Businesses, Houses of Worship, Parks and Recreation.

The TGS PRO MULTI and TGS PRO 720  hearing assistance tour guide and translation systems from Williams Sound help audiences with hearing difficulties overcome background noise and distance from the speaker. Use it in factories, museums, power plants, zoos, theme parks, tourist attractions, bus tours, or walking tours, etc. The TGS Pro systems are also suitable for simultaneous language translation in schools, conferences, chambers of commerce, houses of worship or any where there is a need for immediate language translation. Both systems meet the ADA accessibility requirements for hearing assistance, and come with a 5 year warranty.

The PFM T32 transmitter will broadcast the speaker’s voice directly to an individual or group member equipped with a wideband, 72-76 MHz compatible receiver. Lightweight and portable, the PFM T32 will operate up to 150 feet from the listening audience. The PFM T32 transmitter is field tuneable up to 16 channels. It features a microphone mute switch, power ON indicator, an internal mic gain and compression control. Operating on two AA size batteries, the PFM T32 gets up to 30 hours of battery life with alkaline batteries and up to 20 hours with rechargeable NiMH batteries. The PFM T32 transmitter is compatible with the following Williams Sound receivers: PFM R31, PFM R32, PPA R35, PPA R35-8. It may also be compatible with other manufacturer's wideband receivers.

The MIC 086 Headset Microphone is standard with all systems. Because the microphone is always at a fixed distance from the mouth, the audience won't miss a word. The highly sensitive boom microphone is great for courtroom interpreters and other language translation applications where the voice level must be kept very low. In addition, the MIC 086 is equipped with an effective wind cone, making it the perfect solution for outdoor tour guide applications. Equipped with a standard 3.5 mm input jack, the PFM T32 transmitter can also be used with many other microphones such as lapel, conference table and hand held styles typically used for hearing assistance applications (see Configure Your Own TGS PRO System).

The stylish, impact-resistant PPA R35 Single-Channel Receiver features crystal clear audio and is compatible with any Williams Sound Personal PA wideband transmitter. Although the TGS PRO 720 systems are pre-tuned from the factory, the receivers can be tuned to any one of the 17 available channels in the 72-76 MHz band. Receivers include a detachable belt-clip for hands-free operation. A standard 3.5 mm mono phone jack accommodates low-impedance mono earphones, headphones and neckloops (right). The ADA accessibility requirements for hearing assistance, requires one neckloop per four receivers (minimum two). The PPA R35 receiver is equipped with a integrated volume on/off  switch and a green LED power "on" indicator. The green power "on" LED will illuminate red indicating low battery power. The PPA R35 receiver operates on two AA alkaline batteries for 100 hours of long-lasting operation. A battery selector switch inside the battery compartment also permits use of NiMH rechargeable batteries. Operating time with NiMH rechargeable batteries is approximately 50 hours.

The PPA R35-8 Multi-Channel Receiver share the same design features as the single-channel receiver. In addition, it is pre-programmed to operate up to eight channels simultaneously when used with any Williams Sound Personal PA transmitter operating on the 72-76 MHz bandwidth. A tall rotary switch added to the control panel (right), easily lets the user select the appropriate channel, be it for tour guide applications, language translations and/or in combination with a hearing assistance application. The PPA R35-8 receiver features digitally synthesized frequencies for rock solid tuning. The battery life for the PPA R35-8 is approximately 50 hours with alkaline batteries and 32 hours with 1400 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries.

When AA NiMH rechargeable batteries are installed, up to 12 receivers can be charged at one time when used with the optional CHG 3512 multi-charger (left). The charger helps keep receivers organized and saves cost on having to replace alkaline batteries. The charger features individual charging LED indicators that blink when batteries are ready. The nominal charging time is approximately 16 hours but may vary based on the rated capacity of the NiMH batteries. Use the optional CHG 200 Two-Unit Drop-In Charger (right) for charging NiMH rechargeable batteries installed in PFM T32 transmitter(s).

Williams Sound offers a Five-Year Warranty on all FM transmitters and receivers. Peripheral accessories such as batteries, cords, earphones, power supplies, headsets and neck-loops are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days.