Echo MiniTech Pro Digital Personal Listener for the Hard of Hearing

It can be scary to live home alone, particularly if you're hard of hearing. The Echo MiniTech Pro Digital Personal Listener for the Hard of Hearing works by making sounds louder, for example, people's voices, your TV, and radio, helping you to feel safer and more in control of your surroundings. Using an intuitive interface and coming with all the necessary equipment, this set is the best way to enhance your independence as quickly as possible. 

What's Included?

• 1 x MiniTech Pro Listener
• 2 x AA Drycell (Batteries)
• 1 x 101 stetoclip underchin headset
• 1 x QR (Quick Release) neck loop
• 1 x Stubby Microphone Microphone on 1.5m lead
• 1 x 3m Extension lead
• 1 x Instructions

Key Information

• Frequency Response: 65Hz - 6.5KHz
• Maximum Gain: 45dB
• Maximum Power Output: 112dB
• Tone Control: 10 dB range 300 Hz, 10 dB range 5 KHz
• Microphone: Electret condenser
• Power: 2 x AA Drycell
• Connections: 3.5mm jack for mic/ line in, headset or neckloop
• Operating time with headset: Up to 120 hours*
• Operating time with neckloop: Up to 50 hours*
• * Results can vary depending on battery type/ age/ capacity/ manufacturer

Key Features

This all-in-one device is ideal for the hard of hearing for several reasons:

• It amplified conversations and TV, returning normality to users
• Can be used with or without a hearing aid for versatility and freedom
• Allows for easy switching between TV for a seamless experience
• Active tone control ensures a custom experience for each person
• Digitally controlled for simplistic and intuitive use
• Powered by AA drycell batteries for an enhanced operating time
• Features all necessary parts for use straight away after opening

What Does This Set Do?

This TV and personal listener makes things louder. It makes your TV and conversations with other people, louder, for use in a range of different environments, and both indoors and outdoors. This makes it a helpful aid for daily living, allowing you to live life as normal.

See The Echo MiniTech in Action

Not convinced by the MiniTech? Check out the below video to see how it can help you!

How Do Personal Listeners Work with Neck Loops?

Personal Listeners can be used with a neck loop with your hearing aid on the T setting (check you have the T setting on your hearing aid) or a headset if you do not wear hearing aids. The MiniTech Pro comes with both stereo underchin headset and a high powered quick release neck loop, catering for both requirements, giving you excellent value for money.

How Can the MiniTech Pro Be Connected to the TV?

The microphone on 1.5m lead can be placed next to the TV to help you hear more clearly. The sound is sent straight to your ears, cutting out any background noise. The microphone can be extended by using the 3m extension lead to increase the distance the user can be from the TV or other sound source.

The MiniTech Pro can be connected directly to the TV using an audio lead (audio lead not included). When connected directly to the TV you can press the “selector” button and you will hear other sounds in the room and if you press the “selector” button again, you will return to the TV sound, which is useful for wanting to speak to someone whilst watching TV. Most products with line output can be directly connected to the MiniTech Pro with an audio lead using the line input socket.

How Does This Work If I'm Visually Impaired?

A bright colour LED indicates the increase and decrease in volume control. The tone control function allows you to adjust the bass and treble of the sound.

As well as being modern and stylish in design the MiniTech Pro incorporates digitally controlled buttons which make the unit easier to use for those who may have dexterity problems, its ergonomic design fits easily and comfortably in the hand. The digitally controlled buttons allow accurate and quick volume control, easily adjusted by visual and tactile volume pads with large symbols and raised dots, making the MiniTech Pro ideal for people who are not only hard of hearing but who may also have a visual impairment.

Does the MiniTech Work with Public Loop Systems?

The MiniTech Pro can also be used to listen to a public loop system, using a headset. By activating the T Switch, the personal listener picks up sound from a loop and sends it directly to your ear via the headset. Ideal for listening to a loop system in place if you do not wear hearing aids.

Supplier's Guarantee

"Often the first signs of hearing loss are experiencing problems following a conversation or experiencing background noise interference. The MiniTech Pro provides excellent amplification in these situations allowing you to enjoy conversations with family or friends, participate in meetings, use out and about or listen to the TV at home."

Product Specifications

• Frequency Response: 65Hz - 6.5KHz
• Maximum Gain: 45dB
• Maximum Power Output: 112dB
• Tone Control: 10 dB range 300 Hz, 10 dB range 5 KHz
• Microphone: Electret condenser
• Power: 2 x AA Drycell
• Connections: 3.5mm jack for mic/ line in, headset or neckloop
• Operating time with headset: Up to 120 hours*
• Operating time with neck loop: Up to 50 hours*
• Weight with drycell: 101 grams
• Dimensions with clip: 85 (H) x 55 (W) x 30 (D) mm
• Automatic Gain Control (AGC ): Attack time 0.3ms, Release time 3m
• * Results can vary depending on battery type/ age/ capacity/ manufacturer

Technical Documents

Whether you're buying this product for yourself or on behalf of someone else, it's important to have the relevant information. Check out the below documents for more information on this device:

• Echo MiniTech Pro Instructions
• Echo MiniTech Pro Declaration of Conformity

Product Disclaimer

WARNING! Danger of hearing damage due to high volume! This receiver/amplifier allows you to set higher volume than conventional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing damage.

• Before putting the receiver and the connected headphones on, set the volume on the receiver/amplifier to a low level
• Do not expose yourself to a high volume levels for extended periods of time
• Persons with pacemakers or other medical devices should always consult their GP/ physician or cardiologist before using the device.
• Neck loops should not be worn by persons with pacemakers or ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillator).
• Please contact your GP or cardiologist for further information.

Applying for VAT Relief

This product may be eligible for VAT relief. This means that if you are buying the item and have a chronic condition or illness (such as being hard of hearing, partially deaf or deaf), you can automatically deduct the VAT from the product at checkout.

Please visit our VAT Exemption Page to find out more about eligibility for VAT exemption, as certain rules apply to elligibility as determined by HMRC.

If you would like to claim VAT relief when making your purchase, you can do so by selecting this option at the checkout basket (please see the image below). If you are purchasing multiple items, please select the VAT relief checkbox on every elligible item in your basket.

If you'd like more information regarding VAT Relief, please contact our customer care team on 020 7501 1101 and we'll be happy to talk you through the process.

Please note: Not all products are eligible for VAT relief.

Delivery - Fast, Free UK Delivery

This item is usually dispatched by Royal Mail post or better and, when in stock, is usually dispatched the same day if ordered before 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The delivery expectation of Royal Mail is 1 to 3 working days.

Please call our Amplified Telephones customer care team on 020 7501 1101 if you have any questions about the delivery of this item.

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