By Jennifer Groth, M.A. Myth #3: The 2.4 GHz wireless platform isn’t different. All wireless hearing aids work the same way. The fact is that near field magnetic induction technology (described above) does not provide the sound quality, signal strength or range that 2.4 GHz provides. 2.4GHz is a widely used and globally accepted frequency […]
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Anyone who’s familiar with the great Minnesota get-together expects to see an abundance of food items on-a-stick. This year, ReSound, in partnership with the MN Academy of Audiology, is giving away 2,500 4-packs of hearing aid batteries – all on-a-stick! With more than 28 million Americans suffering from some form of hearing loss, we’re urging
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. Myth #2: ALL “wireless hearing aids” require users to wear something around the neck to be connected. Unfortunately, many of the so-called “wireless” hearing aids currently on the market do require the user to wear a neck loop. This is because these hearing aids require near field magnetic induction and do
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. There is still some misunderstanding in the industry about what makes a hearing aid wireless. Over the next week, I will be posting the 5 most common myths associated with wireless hearing technology. Myth #1: “My hearing aids already are wireless – they use Bluetooth.” Despite how manufacturers may be positioning
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. 3) What advances do you see in the future? Can hearing device nanocoatings be improved further than their current level of protection? One of the measures of effectiveness of nanocoating is the “wettability”, which describes how a liquid remains in contact with a surface. When water is applied to a surface
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. 2) What care and handling do you recommend to practitioners and patients in order to ensure the durability of the nanocoating? No special care or handling is required for nanocoated hearing instruments compared to untreated hearing instruments. Patients should follow the usual instructions in the user guides. The application of nanocoating
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. Over the next few days, I will be posting frequently asked questions about nanocoating technology. 1) What features should hearing aid professionals practitioners look for in a nanocoating technology for hearing aids? The “feature” that nanocoated hearing instruments should have is a vastly improved resistance to moisture, oil and debris. Because
By Stephen Hallenbeck, Au.D When custom devices are constructed with the receiver and microphone in the same housing, mechanical feedback pathways exist for the structural transmission of sound energy. By removing the microphone from the instrument case, the mechanical feedback pathway is reduced due to the increase in distance between components and decrease in points
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At our Business Partner Summit, ReSound Strategic Account Managers, Brad Romney and Greg Stafford, presented on making the most of every sales opportunity. What is a conversion within a practice? Cohesion A true commitment of the entire staff to dedicate his or herself to a structured process that requires focus, confidence, and change. Proactive
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By Stephen Hallenbeck, Au.D Hearing aid microphones are susceptible to receiving wind fluctuations and amplifying them as they would any other sound pressure fluctuation, which is why wind noise continues to be a problem. Remote Microphone Technology utilizes the physical and acoustic properties of the outer ear to improve performance in wind noise. When considering
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