Personal monitoring has revolutionized onstage sound reinforcement. The development of personal monitors was driven by the need to provide an onstage listening experience that surpassed the limitations of traditional floor monitor systems, and it has the dual ability to protect the performers’ hearing. Here’s a brief tutorial on these systems.
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The design of music rehearsal spaces, practice/teaching rooms, and performance venues shouldconsider the acoustical and safety requirements of performers, instructors, and the audience.
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Bringing hearing care to an area in central Siberia brought large challenges and wonderful rewards, for both the hearing care providers and the receivers of the care.
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The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is holding AudiologyNOW!, its 18th Annual Convention and Exposition, in Minneapolis on April 5-8.
Read MoreWhen measured at the receiver, half of the toys studied were louder than a chainsaw.
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The convergence of wireless Bluetooth headset technology with hearing aid technology has the potential to produce a product class that finally appeals to younger, milder-loss patients.
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Wireless hearing aids, ALDs, and test equipment open up a whole new world for hearing health care.
Read MoreAn index, by author and subject, of articles and select items that were published in the Hearing Review from January 2003-December 2005.
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A review of the hearing health care market in 2005, and a look at the current trends influencing the dispensing of hearing instruments—as well as what might be in the wings for 2006 and beyond.
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Musicians, audio engineers, live-sound engineers, and DJs often have limited control over the loudness of their sound environments. This article provides a look at data gathered by the House Ear Institute from over 4800 audio industry professionals.
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Do you have a patient that has some name recognition? If so, the BHI needs your help.
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A fun look into the crystal ball for the ultimate wireless hearing system With the advent of ultrawideband (UWB) radio, the author envisions that many hearing aids will be equipped with UWB transmitters and receivers that will be fully controlled by a wristwatch-like keypad. This, in turn, might also be equipped with an UWB transmitter and receiver for connection to your cellphone or hard-wired telephone.
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Ideas for clearing common obstacles when dispensing hearing aids. Overcoming objections requires both logical explanations and emotional motivation.
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Live Speech Mapping is a fitting process that uses probe microphones and live real-time speech to allow the patient and their family members to immediately see and understand the benefits of hearing aids and fitting adjustments. A protocol for the use of the system is presented.
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A new hearing instrument in which electronic information is shared between two hearing aids in a binaural fitting has now also employed an open-fitting solution.
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