Assistive Listening Systems (ALS)
Des Moines University supports two ALS services across our campus. We have two portable kits that can be checked out at the Solutions Hub, and an in-room system is available in select spaces.
Building
Available Spaces for the Portable Kit
Available Spaces with In-Room System
Edge of Advancement
Learning Studios: E4109, E4110, E4111, E4118, E4223
Meeting Rooms: E4300D3, E4400D3, E4400D4, E4400D5, E4400D6, E4521
Learning Studios: E4117, E4119, E4215
Boardroom: E4517A, E4517B
Innovation
Private Dining Rooms: I3112, I3113, I3114
Clinical Labs: I3208, I3210, I3212, I3214
SIM: I3318, I3319, I3320, I3409
Anatomy Lab: I3414
Campus Support
Meeting Room: C2101J
Health and Wellbeing
Group Fitness: H1218
Spinning: H1213
Wellness Lab: H1203
*Also available with the Portable Kit in the Olsen Center at the 3200 Grand location. Instructions are at the bottom of the page.
ALS Portable Kit
Step 1: Check out a Portable Kit from the Solutions Hub
Step 2: Connect the transmitter
The small connector on the end of the cable plugs into the headphone jack of the beltpack. The larger connector plugs into the credenza. Depress the center button on the beltpack for power.
Step 3: Connect the receiver
There are two options for listening.
Option 1) Plug the headphones into the headphone jack of the beltpack. Turn the power on and adjust the volume using the dial found on the top of the beltpack.
Option 2) If you have a T-Coil type of hearing aid, you can utilize a neck loop instead of the headphones. Drape the neck loop over your shoulders and plug the connector into the headphone jack of the beltpack. Turn the power on and adjust the volume using the dial found on the top of the beltpack.
For optimal listening quality
- Mute the audience microphones within the space
- Extend the beltpack away from the headphones or earpiece
ALS In-Room
The in room system can be found within the credenza of the room.
Connect the receiver
Like the portable kits, the in-room system has two listening options.
Option 1) Plug the earpiece into the headphone jack of the beltpack. Turn on the power by depressing the center button, and adjust the volume levels using the arrow buttons.
Option 2) If you have a T-Coil type of hearing aid, you can utilize a neck loop instead of the headphones. Drape the neck loop over your shoulders and plug the connector into the headphone jack of the beltpack. Turn on the power by depressing the center button, and adjust the volume levels using the arrow buttons.
For optimal listening quality
- Mute the audience microphones within the space
- Extend the beltpack away from the headphones or earpiece
Connecting in the Olsen Center
The wall connection in the Olsen Center requires an adaptor which is provided in the kit.
The wall connector is located on the north wall close to the stage area. Plug the adaptor
into either of the the jacks marked "out".
Connect the cable to the adaptor and follow all previous portable kit instructions.
