What is speech audiometry? Most people acquiring hearing aids report trouble hearing speech, or more often trouble hearing speech in noise. Here speech testing becomes a strong test tool in the asses…
The term ‘in-situ’ in the context of audiology is often used to refer to when a hearing instrument or other device is being worn. What is in-situ SPL? In-situ SPL refers to the characteristics of a s…
What is speech audiometry? Speech audiometry, also known as speech testing, employs speech signals to assess if the patient has problems hearing speech or speech in noise. Speech audiometry can be us…
It's easy and only takes approximately 2 minutes to perform the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) test on Affinity Compact. Learn how to instruct your patient, how to do the actual test and how to use…
Advances in technology have greatly improved the neural responses generated by the Eclipse ASSR through the use of the CE-Chirp® family of stimuli, as well as the response detector which uses both ph…
This document serves as a quick run through on how to perform an aided cortical measurement. We refer to the Eclipse support page that contains the Additional Information and Instructions For Use doc…
The assessment of hearing levels in the pediatric population can be achieved with a range of both objective and subjective assessment techniques. Understanding how and when to use these techniques, a…
There are some specific considerations for the setup and preparation of visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA). In this video, we will explore how to ensure the appropriate test environment, equipment…
The “calibrate for open fit” is used when fitting an open fit hearing aid. It prevents sound leaking from the ear and picked up by the reference microphone during aided measurements. It is performed…
In this quick guide, you will learn how to perform the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) test. What is the ACT test? The ACT test is an above-threshold, non-language specific test that quantifies a pe…
What is the masking level difference (MLD)? The masking level difference (MLD) is the improvement in detecting a tone or speech in noise when the phase of the tone or the noise is reversed by 180 deg…
What is the Masking Level Difference (MLD)? The Masking Level Difference (MLD) is the improvement in detecting a tone or speech in noise when the phase of the tone or the noise is reversed by 180 deg…
