Hearing Treatment
Marketing and the Internet
Live Speech Mapping: A Stimulus Package for Hearing Health Care
A look at today's advanced computerized technology that assists in obtaining the best "first fit" result with hearing instruments, and also represents a key business tool for educating the buyer and the third party—the spouse, patient's daughter/son, etc—about your recommended solution.
Hearing Science
Broader Bandwidth Improves Sound Quality for Hearing-Impaired Listeners
A study that investigates if wider bandwidth improves sound quality for hearing aid users. Results show preference for wider bandwidths for speech and music, with listeners reporting that a 10,000 Hz bandwidth hearing aid sounded clearer with more nuances audible than an 8000 Hz bandwidth hearing aid.
Events
Directionality and Noise Reduction in Pediatric Fittings
There are few amplification-related topics that generate greater differences of opinion than the issue of the application of advanced signal processing, such as automatic directionality and digital noise reduction, to pediatric hearing aid fittings. It is not that these systems are inherently inappropriate in hearing aids; rather, the concern is that these systems may disrupt access to important speech information that the developing child needs. This article reviews the decision-making process in applying directionality and noise-reduction features.
How Can Digital Signal Processing Help Musicians?
Hard-of-hearing musicians have special needs that are not always met by hearing aid technology. This article illustrates how clinical choices, state-of-the-art digital signal processor (DSP) systems, and advanced DSP software engineering improved the music listening experience for three musicians. A continuation from HR's special issues in February and March on Musicians and Hearing Aid Design co-edited by Marshall Chasin, AuD, and Larry Revit, MS.
Products and Resources
MedRx Enhances REM Speech Probe Microphone Design
The new design includes the ability to conduct simultaneous or individual FFT dual probe measurements and if desired, be able to speech map both ears at the same time. The company also released its new Sure-Probe probe tube assembly that allows the tester to place the probe tube into the ear canal and ensure that it stays in place while inserting the hearing instrument.
7/17/2008
People and Events
Phonak Announces 3rd European Pediatric Conference
The 3rd Phonak European Conference on Pediatric Amplification Solutions will be held in Brighton, England, this November.
7/10/2008
Products and Resources
Plural Releases Three New Books
Plural Publishing has released the Hearing Disorders Handbook by Miller & Schein; Auditory Steady-State Response by Rance; and Digital Hearing Aids by Kates.
5/15/2008
People and Events
Bill Cole Honored By NASED
Bill Cole, a pioneer in the development of hearing aids and hearing testing equipment, was honored with the National Association of Special Equipment Distributors' highest award.
4/24/2008
News: Around The (Acoustic) Horn
Patent Approved for R-Space Sound System
The system has been designed to provide accurate simulations of real-world acoustic environments, while offering the advantages of efficiency, control, and repeatability found only in a laboratory.
3/20/2008
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