Jim Russell

Principal Consultant Hear Room

http://www.hearroom.com.au/

Experienced hearing healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, passionate about helping those with hearing loss. Specialises in assistive listening technology and advises professionals on incorporating it into designs and projects.

Blog by Jim Russell

ChatterVOX Voice Amplifiers – Helping Every Voice Be Heard

In busy classrooms, noisy tour groups, sporting environments, and workplaces, one of the biggest communication challenges is simple: being heard clearly without straining the voice. ChatterVOX voice amplifiers were developed to solve exactly that problem.

Originally designed to assist individuals liv...

Jim Russell

05.05.26 08:13 AM - Comment(s)

Queensland Education Facilities - Hearing Augmentation Technical Notes

Queensland Education’s New Hearing Augmentation Requirements for Schools

The Queensland Department of Education (DoE) has released Version 1.0 of its Hearing Augmentation Technical Note (December 2025), providing a clear framework for inclusive audio access in new and refurbished education faciliti...

Jim Russell

05.02.26 09:57 AM - Comment(s)

What Is a Soundfield System and Why Every Classroom Needs One

Clear communication is the foundation of effective teaching and learning in every classroom. However, many students, whether seated in the back row, experiencing background noise or managing hearing or attention challenges, struggle to hea...

Jim Russell

22.10.25 08:38 AM - Comment(s)

Why Sound Matters: Unlocking Better Learning Through Voice Capture and Distribution

Clear classroom sound boosts engagement and comprehension. Poor audio from distance or noise hinders learning and strains teachers. Soundfield systems and UDL principles support inclusive environments that help all students.

Jim Russell

12.09.25 11:01 AM - Comment(s)