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April 1 Product Launch: Sensaphonics Unveils New Magic-Grow AudioFoam™ IEMs

April 1 Product Launch: Sensaphonics Unveils New Magic-Grow AudioFoam™ IEMs

Apr 1, 2019 | | 0 |

In its tradition of launching “revolutionary” products on April 1 of each year, Sensaphonics, a technology leader in custom in-ear monitors (IEM) and hearing protection, has announced its latest advance: the Magic-Grow AudioFoam™ IEMs. Before each performance, just dip the two capsules in water and insert them into the ears, and the AudioFoam polymer gently expands to fill the ear canal, creating a perfect fit!

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Notes from an Early-Deafened Musician

Notes from an Early-Deafened Musician

Oct 5, 2018 | | 0 |

The typical image of a musician with hearing loss is someone like Beethoven, who lost his hearing long after spending a lifetime learning, playing, or composing aural music. What is lost in this image is the fact that there are individuals like myself, who acquire significant hearing loss shortly after birth or in early adolescence, yet fall in love with aural music during this same period in their lives.

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Composing with Hearing Loss

Composing with Hearing Loss

Oct 5, 2018 | | 1 |

Composing music when you have a severe hearing loss can be a real challenge. For example, one has to listen with high acuity to the musical tracks using headphones or in-ear monitors that, by nature, make hearing aid use very difficult or impossible. Here are some insights from an accomplished composer who has devised several solutions for the creation of great music.

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Loss Plus Correction Equals Baseline

Loss Plus Correction Equals Baseline

Oct 5, 2018 | | 0 |

Recommendations for a “Musicians’ Package” for Hearing Aid Users: A Smartphone app that has a 5- or even 10-band equalizer to modify music output. It should also be able to enable or disable automatic controls easily, such as feedback and attenuation levels, without a visit to the audiologist.

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Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems

Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems

Sep 21, 2018 | , , , , | 3 |

Hearing care professionals often encounter people who complain of hearing difficulties and trouble hearing in noise, but when tested, present with hearing sensitivity and thresholds that are within “normal limits.” This article reviews the audiological evidence regarding this unique population and makes the case for educating them about sophisticated technology options—including hearing aids and wireless technology such as remote microphones—which have been proven to be extremely useful for enhancing their communication and quality of life.

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