1. Can I use Conference without a hearing instrument?
No.

2. In what situations can Conference help people with a hearing instrument?

In environments with a lot of background noise it is recommendable to pick up speech closer to the sound source, than what is possible using only the hearing instrument.
Example: In a smaller meeting, place Conference on the conference table and the two built-in microphones will pick up the speech.

3. Battery life?
Approx. 100 hours using 4 alkaline AA batteries.

4. What kind of accessories are available?
Go to the link "Accessories to Conference".

5. Can I change amplification and frequency response?

Use the volume control of the neck loop to adjust the amplification.
Frequency response can not be changed.

6. Is Conference easy to use?
Yes, when Conference is on, just put the neck loop on.

7. How does the built-in loop work?
The microphones pick up the sound. The sound is amplified and is sent into the loop as a current. The current in the loop emits a magnetic field that is caught by the telecoil in the hearing instrument, which will transform it into sound again.

8. Why use Conference instead of Companion?

The amplifier in Conference is a bit more powerful.
Some people prefer Conference because it is built into an elegant folder.