Listen Technologies LS-96T-01 – ListenIR TAA Advanced iDSP System

Product Overview

The Listen Technologies LS-96T-01 is a TAA-compliant ListenIR advanced idsp system, built for federal, state and public sector installations where Trade Agreements Act compliance is a procurement requirement. Infrared assistive listening confines the signal to the room, which is why it is specified for courtrooms, boardrooms and any space where the audio must not pass through walls. This part number supplies the complete system rather than individual components.

Product Description

Infrared and RF solve the same accessibility obligation with opposite properties. RF passes through walls and covers an area; infrared stops at the walls and covers a line of sight. Where confidentiality matters, that containment is the entire point.

Courtrooms are the clearest case: proceedings must be audible to those who need assistance and inaudible in the corridor. Boardrooms handling commercially sensitive material follow the same logic. Infrared is also immune to the RF congestion that affects 72 and 216 MHz systems in dense urban sites.

TAA compliance matters at the procurement stage rather than the technical one. Federal contracts and many state and municipal purchases require it, and a non-compliant part number will fail the bid regardless of technical merit. Listen produces the T-suffix variants specifically for that requirement.

Supplied as a complete system, this reduces the specification to one line item and removes the risk of an accessory being missed between transmitter, radiator and receivers.

Related TAA parts: the LT-84T transmitter and radiator combo, the LR-5200T receiver package and the LA-384T 4-unit charging tray for fleet charging. Signage is a compliance requirement, covered by the assistive listening notification signage kit, and receiver issue is commonly logged in a dispensing log book. Emitter interconnection uses interconnection coaxial cable.

Key Features

• TAA compliant — Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for federal and public sector procurement.
• Room-confined signal — Infrared stops at the walls, keeping proceedings inaudible outside the space.
• Immune to RF congestion — Unaffected by the 72 and 216 MHz congestion that degrades RF systems in dense sites.
• Advanced intelligent DSP — Digital signal processing improves intelligibility over analog infrared designs.
• Complete system supply — Removes the risk of a missing component between transmitter, radiator and receivers.
• Suited to confidential proceedings — Specified for courtrooms and boardrooms where audio must not leave the room.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom
• Conference room
• Government space
• Auditorium
• Training room
• Multi-purpose room
• Commercial meeting space

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the Listen Technologies product listing. Confirm radiator coverage against room dimensions before finalising quantities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why specify infrared instead of RF?
Infrared does not pass through walls, so the audio stays in the room. That is required in courtrooms and sensitive boardrooms, and it also avoids the RF congestion that affects 72 and 216 MHz systems in dense urban locations.

What does TAA compliance mean for procurement?
The Trade Agreements Act governs country of origin for federal purchasing, and many state and municipal contracts adopt the same requirement. A non-compliant part number will fail the bid regardless of technical suitability, which is why Listen produces these T-suffix variants.

How many radiators does a room need?
Coverage depends on room dimensions, ceiling height and sight lines. Infrared requires line of sight, so balconies, deep rooms and any position shadowed by structure need additional radiators. Confirm the layout before fixing quantities.

Can sunlight interfere with the system?
Infrared systems can be affected by strong direct sunlight and some lighting types. Assess glazing and lighting during survey, particularly in rooms with large south-facing windows.

How are receivers charged and managed?
Through a charging tray that holds and charges multiple units between sessions. A TAA-compliant 4-unit tray is available for federal installations.

Does this part number include receivers?
Receiver quantity varies by system configuration. Confirm the pack contents against the receiver count your ADA obligation requires.

What warranty and support apply?
Warranty duration and technical support terms are set by Listen Technologies. Contact Creation Networks for current terms, RMA handling and pre-sales design support on infrared installations.