Rentals

Assistive Listening Systems from TC Furlong Inc.

Assistive-Listening-SystemThe number of Americans dealing with hearing loss is on the rise, due to aging and lifestyle.

Currently, over 40 million Americans, or about 17% of the population, have a measureable degree of hearing loss.  That number far outweighs the percentage of people with physical disability (1.4%) and visual disability (0.14%), yet we frequently fail to consider their specialized needs at live events.

Assistive listening products help solve problems like background noise and reverberation for those with hearing loss, allowing them to participate fully in the event.

After considerable research, we chose Listen Technologies’ line of assistive listening products, based around the LT-800 RF transmitter and LR-400 RF receivers.

We currently have hundreds of assistive listening receivers and transmitters in our rental inventory, along with a wide selection of output devices—including standard single-ear speakers, stereo headphones, and neckloops compatible with hearing aids.

We routinely design and rent systems of 50+ receivers, with multiple RF transmitters to cover large areas within a venue.

These systems can also be used for language interpretation and translation applications.

We recently had a client use 3 systems to design a “silent PA” system.  About 100 attendees were at the client’s meeting, and instead of dispersing the attendees to three separate breakout rooms, the breakouts happened in the same room, with the attendees choosing which presentation they wanted to “attend” on their individual beltpack.

Our inventory of Listen Technologies assistive listening gear includes:

  • LT-700-216 portable RF transmitter w/lavalier microphone
  • LT-800-216 RF transmitter
  • LR-400-216 beltpack RF receivers
  • LA-164 Ear speaker
  • LA-165 Stereo Headphones
  • LA-166 Neck Loop
  • LA-170 Behind-the-head Stereo Headphones
  • Various antennas, cases, and other accessories

If you have any questions about assistive listening systems, or would like us to design a system for your next event, please contact our Rental Team at 847.367.9588 or rentals@tcfurlong.com.

Rental Focus: DPA Microphones

DPA MicrophonesDPA Microphones are some of the most requested microphones in our extensive rental inventory.

Whether you are looking to mic a single presenter or an entire orchestra, DPA microphones meet their ultimate goal—to provide the absolute finest possible microphone solutions for your tasks.

DPA microphones are globally praised for their exceptional clarity, transparency, and uncolored sound.

Our inventory of DPA microphones numbers in the hundreds, and includes:

  • 4061 omnidirectional lavalier microphone
  • 4065-FL omnidirectional headset microphone
  • 4066 omnidirectional headset microphone
  • 4080 cardioid lavalier microphone (optimized for speech)
  • 4088 cardioid headset microphone
  • 4099/d:vote cardioid clip-on instrument microphone (including all instrument mounts DPA provides)
  • d:fine earset microphone
  • d:fine headset microphone
  • d:facto II handheld microphone, also available as a capsule for wireless systems

All of our DPA lavalier, earset, headset, and clip-on microphones are available as hard-wired or adapted for Shure, Sennheiser, Lectrosonics, and others.  Call us to check compatibility with your specific wireless system.

We also carry over several hundred DPA accessories, including microdot adapters and a wide variety of clips and instrument mounts.

If you would like to rent DPA microphones, please contact our Rental Team at 847.367.9588 or rentals@tcfurlong.com.

New in Rentals: Radial USB-Pro Stereo DI

Radial USB ProRecently added to rental stock, the Radial USB-Pro is a high-resolution, stereo direct box that takes a computer’s USB output and converts it to a pair of balanced XLR audio outputs.

Made to be plug-and-play, the USB-Pro automatically configures itself for use with all popular operating systems, including Mac OSX and Windows XP, Vista, and 7, eliminating the need for special drivers.

Features include:

  • High-resolution 24bit/96k processing
  • Automatic installation
  • A built-in headphone amplifier for monitoring
  • Balanced outputs with switchable transformer isolation
  • Mono-Sum switch to turn outputs into (2) summed mono outs

As with all Radial direct boxes, the USB-Pro is designed to handle the rigors of professional touring, with protective zones around all switches, connectors, and controls.

The USB-Pro adds to our inventory of nearly 50 Radial direct boxes, and over 100 direct boxes across all manufacturers.

USB-Pro-Side

For more information about the Radial USB-Pro, or for a rental quote, please contact our Rental Team at 847.367.9588 or rentals@tcfurlong.com.

New In Rentals: Helm Key Irving Microphone System for Grand Piano

IrvingHelm Key’s new “Irving” microphone system for grand piano represents a fresh approach to getting good piano sound with minimal bleed.

While many techs approach a grand piano with either the stereo pair method or more esoteric multiple microphone methods, the Irving uses a linear array of six microphone capsules and custom electronics to produce a stereo output with great sound, even response across the entire keyboard, and greatly reduced bleed and feedback problems.

  • Condenser mics with stereo output – can be summed to mono.
  • Reduced bleed and risk of feedback, even with lid fully open.
  • Can be used with lid open or closed, with very little difference in sound.
  • Extremely even response across the entire keyboard.
  • Natural finish oak, with a low-profile design that blends in with the piano interior.

Typically, some phase conflicts would be expected, but in practice the capsules are fairly far apart compared to how close they are to the strings, and the soundboard vibrates without any major phase differences between the areas covered by the system.  Each capsule picks up the strings in its vicinity and a share of the soundboard.

They system also provides more isolation from outside sources as, even in an open-lid setup.

To learn more about the Helm Key Irving microphone system and listen to recordings click here.

If you have any questions about the Irving microphone system for grand piano, or would like a rental quote, please contact our rental team at 847.367.9588 or rentals@tcfurlong.com.

Now Available from TC Furlong: Nanuk Cases

Nanuk CasesWe are excited to announce that we are now authorized dealers for Nanuk Cases!

Nanuk cases are designed to protect the most sensitive equipment in the harshest environments—a perfect fit for the audio industry.  We’ve added several Nanuk Cases for use with our rental inventory, and are extremely satisfied with their feature set and real-world performance.  In particular, we appreciate that they are lighter-weight than comparable cases, resulting in lower shipping costs for our clients.

These virtually indestructible, lightweight, waterproof cases are offered in a variety of sizes, configurations, and colors.

Features include:

  • The ultra-secure “Powerclaw” latching system
  • Integrated attachment points for padlocks or straps
  • Stainless steel hardward
  • A stackable design
  • A lifetime guarantee
  • National and international certifications for impact resistance, drops, rainfall, immersion, and more

For more information about Nanuk Cases, visit their website at www.nanuk.com.

If you have any questions or would like a quote on these cases, please contact our Sales Team at 847.367.9588 or sales@tcfurlong.com.

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