Playback Equipment for Talking Book Users
Standard Digital Players
NLS provides two models of completely offline digital talking-book players, free of charge, to its network of cooperating libraries for distribution to its readership.
The players have rechargeable batteries and offer readers high-quality sound, advanced navigation, and variable speed and tone controls.
Advanced Wi-Fi Player (DA2)
The DA2 is the newest player from National Library Service (NLS) and offers built-in Wi-Fi for connecting to BARD, Bluetooth connectivity, 28GB of internal storage,
an embedded Text-to-Speech engine with voice options, high-contrast color buttons, braille and print labels for keypad controls, a sleep timer,
built-in audio instructions, a bookshelf feature, and the ability for audio playback from NLS cartridges and USB thumb drives.
High-Volume Player
These are specially designed players with built in amplifers for individuals with significant hearing loss. The sound is boosted to a level that can cause permanent hearing loss to individuals with normal hearing.
High-Volume players require a separate application with medical certification. Please contact us for that application, so that we may answer any questions you may have.
Equipment Provided by Other Agencies
The Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service and NLS partner with other agencies to make accessibility tools available to qualifying individuals. These devices include refreshable braille displays, magnifiers, and currency readers. Contact us if you would like us to send a referral for any of these devices, or visit this page to learn more:
Equipment Provided by Other Agencies.
Notice Regarding Government Equipment
NLS program equipment, materials, and products -- both online and physical -- are
federal property. Users shall acknowledge the purpose for which these items were intended
and accept responsibility for accessing these items. All materials and equipment (including
digital talking book cartridges, hard copy braille, players, and accessories) must be returned when no longer wanted or needed.