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Digital

Digital & Computer Hearing Aids

Behind The Ear (BTE)

Programmable Technology:
Programmable hearing instruments represent the most advanced technology available today. These instruments contain a computer chip which can be programmed by the audiologist using a computer. This offers a better way to accommodate a given patient's amplification needs because it allows the greatest flexibility and most fine-tuning capability. This unique technology separates the incoming sound into bands and processes each band independently. This class of hearing instruments utilizes separate circuit paths to independently process different frequency regions of sounds. Most of the technology at this level includes programmable hearing instruments featuring variable volume, adaptable frequency response, adjustable and optional input or output compression.

Key Benefits

	The preciseness of digital computer technology.
	Availability of Automatic Signal Processing circuits which are not available with non-programmable instruments.
	Remote control (available on some models).
	Multiple memories for various listening situations.
	Multiple circuit options within a single instrument which achieve different sound qualities.
	Automatically achieves more volume for the soft, high frequency sounds and less volume for the more intense, low frequency sounds.
	Capable of retaining the patient's listening program for various environments.
	Ability to readjust your prescription should your hearing loss change.

Optional Features (shell space permitting):

	Input compression.
	Output compression.
	Threshold kneepoint control.
	Single channel or multi-channel compression.
	Anti-feedback control.
	Remote control

User Group:

	Both new and experienced hearing aid users.
	Patients with moderate to severe hearing losses.
	Patients with "reverse" sloping hearing impairments.
	Patients who have used conventional and advanced technology hearing instruments unsuccessfully.
	Patients who want the most precise prescriptive fitting technology available today.

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