Where to buy Contacta products in the UK

Contacta assistive listening systems are at the cutting edge of technology. They offer a wide selection of solutions using an array of technologies.

The Contacta full-range of assistive hearing systems include one-to-one loops, IR, RF, large area loops and speech transfer systems. The Contacta range can be used in multiple environments such as university and school campus, banks, churches, shops, public spaces etc.

Contacta Distributor

CIE are the official distributor and stockist for the range of Contacta hearing assistive solutions.

As well as stocking Contacta products, our team of system designers and support technicians provide expert advice on product choice, system specification, system set-up and after sales service.

Contacta product range:

Hearing Induction Loops

A Hearing Induction Loop System is an audio technology with supports improved hearing and communication for people with a hearing impairment.

Audio Induction Loops; sometimes also referred to as Hearing Loops, Audio Frequency Induction Loops or AFILS, offer an assistive listening system for people affected by forms of hearing impairment, particularly those who use a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

Infrared (IR) Assistive Hearing systems

IR Assistive Listening systems Infrared Assistive Listening Systems are an audio technology with supports improved hearing and communication for people with a hearing impairment.

Developed as a wireless alternative to Induction Loop systems, Infrared assistive listening systems work by converting an audio source into infrared light; this is then wirelessly tansmitted to users via an infrared signal. The infrared receivers (worn by users) then convert this light back into audio, which provides a clear and simple listening experience for hearing impaired audience members.

IR systems are ideal for when a sound source needs transmitting to multiple receivers, when confidentiality is required in small spaces or when ambient noise needs reducing.

Radio Frequency (RF) Assistive Hearing systems

RF assistive listening systems provide sound reinforcement to hard-of-hearing persons with, or without, hearing aids.

In an RF assistive listening system, the sound is transmitted via radio frequency to a receiver and headphones. It may also deliver the sound directly to a receiver connected to a cochlear implant or telecoil hearing aid. The RF system can be used in small or large spaces, however it is not ideal in situations where privacy is necessary because the signal isn’t contained like an IR system. People often use this low-cost system in: classrooms, public meeting spaces, churches, conference rooms, and nursing homes.

Need help with an upcoming project using Contacta products?

CIE's team of AV experts offer a wide range of added-value services that go above and beyond the expectations of many other distributors including; System Design, Product Specification, Wiring Diagrams, Rack Design & Build, System Configuration, Training and Onsite/Remote System Support.

Our customers can access any or all of these services - many of which are totally free-of-charge - on a project by project basis; benefitting from increased skill levels, specialists in new technologies & integration or simply to increase your resource for pre- and -post sales support.