Digital and Computer Hearing Aids

Digital aids are the most advanced hearing 
instruments on the market today.  A digital 
hearing aid uses a computer chip, which can be programmed by the audiologist to your specific hearing loss.  Digital technology uses separate channels or bands to independently process sound in specific frequency areas.  Most of the digital aids include automatic volume adjustments and





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adjustable compression.

Programmable hearing aids use analog technology in combination with computerization.  This allows the audiologist to fine tune with greater flexibility.  Programmable aids use advanced technology and are available with multi-channel technology, as well as, directional microphones.  

Prices for programmable and digital hearing aids vary depending on the manufacturer and optional features, but will be more at the higher end of the cost spectrum.

Optional features:                

  • Remote control by the new watch pilot or the new palm pilot!

  • Single and multi-channel compression

  • Input compression

  • Output compression

  • Multiple memories for different listening situations

Candidacy:

  • Clients who want the most advanced technology on the market today

  • New or experienced hearing aid users

  • Clients with a wide range of hearing losses

Benefits:

  • Automatically increases the volume for soft sounds and decreases the volume for louder low-pitched sounds

  • Digital computer technology

  • Ability to readjust your hearing aid should your hearing loss change

  • Available in all styles

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