Hearing Aids
Inside Hearing Aids
All hearing aids have the same basic parts – a microphone, processor and receiver. Other parts are optional. It is important to discuss with your Audiologist what type of hearing aid will work best for you.
Microphone & Receiver
Sound is collected by one or two microphones on the surface of the device. .The receiver is a little speaker, which delivers the amplified sound to the ear.
Processor
That incoming sound is then converted into digital code and sent to a processor (a tiny little computer). Once the sound information has been processed, cleaned up and amplified, it is converted back into real sound and sent to the receiver.
Bluetooth
There are various types of magnetic coils and wireless radios inside hearing aids, including Bluetooth. These radios connect the hearing aids to phones, TV, loop systems and more. It can be complex to navigate the options, but we will help you decide which options you need.
Buttons
Some hearing aids have one or two little buttons on the surface that allow you to control the volume and/or other settings. Most hearing aids are so clever that you they adjust the volume and programmes for you. But some people like to have the option to control their devices.
Technology that supports your brain
Hearing aids have moved on from simply amplifying sound. To listen well in loud complex environments (e.g. at a social gathering) your brain needs the right kind of sound information. Inside the hearing aid is an extremely clever, tiny little computer applying lots of algorithms to the incoming sound. It sounds complicated, but don’t worry. It does all the work, so you don’t have to. All you will hear is lovely natural sound that’s easy to listen to.
One of the most important algorithms is the noise reduction system. Loud noisy environments are a big challenge for many people with hearing difficulty. Modern hearing aids reduce the background noise so that it’s easier to follow conversations. Some hearing aids do this better than others, and it’s one of the main reasons why some hearing aids cost more.
Personalisation
A Personalised Solution
Once you’ve chosen the style and colour of your hearing aids, we will configure it to suit your needs. We connect your hearing aids to special laptop software that allows us to personalise the devices for your audiogram (hearing test results) and listening preferences.
Personalisation
A Personalised Solution
Once you’ve chosen the style and colour of your hearing aids, we will configure it to suit your needs. We connect your hearing aids to special laptop software that allows us to personalise the devices for your audiogram (hearing test results) and listening preferences.
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