The Art of Accurate Earmold Impressions for In-Ear Monitors
Precision in musician product fitting is crucial because the fit directly impacts the client’s performance and overall experience.
Precision in musician product fitting is crucial because the fit directly impacts the client’s performance and overall experience.
The scanner solution applies novel technology to transform images of the ear into 3D digital files that are then uploaded to Otocloud, for immediate use in the production of custom products.
Widex, Lynge, Denmark, announced the launch of the Flex Hard Solid Shell, a new custom shell that allows hearing healthcare professionals the flexibility to provide the option that best fits their patients.
David Owen, a well-known staff writer for The New Yorker, investigated some of the newest innovations in hearing aid technology to help treat his own hearing loss and tinnitus in an April 3 article in the magazine. In “High Tech Hope for the Hard of Hearing,” Owen details his experience being tested and fitted for a pair of Muse hearing aids at Starkey Hearing Technologies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Read MoreDavid Owen, a well-known staff writer for The New Yorker, investigated some of the newest innovations in hearing aid technology to help treat his own hearing loss and tinnitus in an April 3 article in the magazine. In “High Tech Hope for the Hard of Hearing,” Owen details his experience being tested and fitted for a pair of Muse hearing aids at Starkey Hearing Technologies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Read MoreHearing loss prevention helps maintain lifelong musical enjoyment. According to authors John Hutchings, MD, and Bethany Ewald Bultman, when performing or listening to music, one should always employ high-quality earplugs, avoid undue direct exposure to the sound, and limit alcohol intake which can lessen awareness of the pain of louder sounds.
Read MoreJenna Paley, AuD, is the third audiologist on the Sensaphonics staff. She will be organizing and presenting at educational events to promote hearing wellness with outreach to industry organizations, as well as visiting touring and local artists at venues and rehearsal facilities.
Read MoreABC’s Shark Tank will feature Vibes Founder Jackson Mann on January 27th at 9:00pm/8:00pm Central. Vibes is a producer of high-fidelity earplugs designed specifically for live music and entertainment.
Read MoreThere are benefits to audio streamed bilaterally via MFi to both hearing aids, visual cues through FaceTime, and extended bandwidth. This method delivers 77% in speech understanding on the phone for normal-hearing and mild-to-moderately hearing-impaired individuals, and 72% for severe-to-profound hearing loss.
Read MoreTouring musician Jeff Snider preserves his hearing with 2X-S custom in-ear monitors and a dB Check in-ear sound level analyzer from Sensaphonics, which have improved his onstage monitoring on the road.
Read MoreOticon is introducing a paradigm shift in hearing aid amplification with regard to how to facilitate better understanding of speech in noise. The new Oticon OpenSound Navigator (OSN) is designed to exceed and supplant traditional directionality and noise reduction protocols.
Read MoreFindings of a field-trial study on how an advanced hearing aid improves the overall real-life satisfaction in various listening situations over the wearers’ own hearing aids. Results show effortless listening in various situations.
Read MoreStreaming speech to hearing instruments was found in a study to provide a significant speech intelligibility benefit, as did adding visual information through FaceTime and extended frequency bandwidth.
Read MoreADCO Hearing Products transferred ownership in November 2014, and new owner Abby Armijo plans to continue ADCO’s history of great products and services, while expanding its offerings throughout next year.
Read MoreAs one of the key events on the worldwide hearing industry calendar, EUHA provides its members and attendees with a wide selection of educational venues presented by world experts from academia, industry, and dispensing practices.
Read MoreHigh-fidelity hearing protectors preserve the sound quality of music and voices, and are the best choice for most musicians’ hearing protection needs.
Read MoreSensaphonics’ two-day seminar on in-ear monitoring teaches audiologists the specifics of working with musicians and sound engineers.
Read MoreNoise exposure and perceptions of hearing were explored through a survey of 344 college students in forestry and wildlife management courses. Results support the need for education about noise-induced auditory damage along with promotion of healthy hearing habits at the collegiate level.
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