DIFFERENT HEARING AID TECHNOLOGIES

Conventional Analog Technology

*Most basic level
*Good sound quality
*Amplifies speech and noise the same
*Volume control that the user adjusts
*Limited fitting flexibility(manual adjustments)

Digitally Programmable Analog Technology

*Moderate level
*Only digital in how it is programmed, not how sound is processed
*Manual volume control/ may offer 2 programs
*Advanced fitting flexibility (computerized)

Economical Digital Technology

*More advanced level
*Fully digital sound processing
*Manual or Automatic Volume Control available
*Limited amount of noise canceling
*Advanced fitting flexibility (computerized)

Fully Digital Technology

*Currently the most advanced level of hearing aid technology
*Superior Sound Quality
*Minimizes hearing aid whistling and cellular telephone interference
*Processes speech and noise differently
*May have up to 3 programs
*Automatic volume control, watches or remotes available for override.
*Advanced fitting flexibility (computerized)

Depending upon your hearing loss, listening needs and physical capabilities the most appropriate technology will be recommended by your audiologist.

DIFFERENT STYLES OF HEARING AIDS