British assistive listening specialist Contacta Systems has added the V22 to its V-Series of large area hearing loop drivers. Offered as a ‘significant’ upgrade on the V15, the V22 offers greater power and more than double the current, meaning it can power significantly larger loop systems.has been designed around the features of the best-selling V Series Pro driver,s and includes a class-D amplifier output stage, DSP-controlled automatic gain control, continuous self-testing, and integrated protection circuits with temperature, voltage, short circuit and DC detection.
Two separate inputs with a variety of options, including a 100V line-in, give the V22 increased versatility. Its extra voltage and current offer coverage more than five times that of other models in the range, at up to 961sq-m.
‘The V22 is a real step up in terms of power and efficiency,’ says Head of New Business Development, Ran Meyrav. ‘It gives installers an option for larger venues with a variety of layout options, while still being simple to set up and operate.
‘High-quality performance and ease-of-use are always the main focus of our design process.’
Contacta reports a ‘steep increase’ in demand for its hearing loop products with the easing of lockdown. As entertainment venues, community halls and conference centres welcome visitors back in, installation appointments have soared as well as audits of existing systems that have remained unused for the past 18 months.
‘Now that venues are reopening, we’re seeing demand for loop drivers increase in every continent,’ Meyrav says. ‘This is an ideal time to launch the new model.’
Contacta has a 50-year history in the assistive listening technology industry with products sold in six continents. The company’s products can be found on every high street in the UK and in many of the UK’s leading retailers’ stores.
The V22 is currently available to pre-order with supply planned from the end of September.
More: www.contacta.co.uk
