Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Hearing

Hearing

When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Maximizing Cochlear Implant Outcomes with Short-Term Aural Rehabilitation.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2021

Same author

Optimizing Performance in Adult Cochlear Implant Users through Clinician Directed Auditory Training.

Seminars in hearing·2016

Same author

Cartilage conduction is characterized by vibrations of the cartilaginous portion of the ear canal.

PloS one·2015

Same author

Cartilage conduction hearing.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America·2014

Same author

Cartilage conduction efficiently generates airborne sound in the ear canal.

Auris, nasus, larynx·2014

Same author

Five guys named Moe: a tribute to Moe Bergman.

International journal of audiology·2014

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages

Published on: March 24, 2023

Studies with Digital Hearing Aids.

Harry Levitt¹, Arlene Neuman¹, Jean Sullivan²

¹Center for Research in Speech and Hearing Sciences, City University of New York, NY, USA.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica

|January 8, 2020

Summary

Digital hearing aids provide superior signal processing and unique control methods compared to analog devices. They function as versatile instruments for advanced hearing aid simulation, testing, and prescription.

Keywords:

amplitude compression digital hearing aids frequency-gain characteristic noise reduction

More Related Videos

Sound Source Localization Testing in Single-sided Deafness Following Bone Conduction Intervention

Sound Source Localization Testing in Single-sided Deafness Following Bone Conduction Intervention

Published on: December 20, 2024

Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Published on: January 25, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages

Published on: March 24, 2023

Sound Source Localization Testing in Single-sided Deafness Following Bone Conduction Intervention

Sound Source Localization Testing in Single-sided Deafness Following Bone Conduction Intervention

Published on: December 20, 2024

Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Published on: January 25, 2016

Area of Science:

Audiology
Digital Signal Processing
Hearing Instrument Technology

Background:

Conventional analog hearing aids have limitations in signal processing and control.
Digital hearing aids offer enhanced capabilities beyond traditional amplification.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the advantages of digital hearing aids over analog ones.
To explore the innovative applications of digital hearing aid technology.

Main Methods:

Detailed comparison of signal-processing capabilities between digital and analog hearing aids.
Demonstration of unique digital signal-processing and control methods.
Exploration of digital hearing aids as generalized instruments for simulation and testing.

Main Results:

Digital hearing aids offer superior precision in frequency-gain characteristics.
Advanced signal processing techniques, including noise reduction, are feasible with digital systems.
Digital hearing aids enable innovative applications like simulating new compression algorithms.

Conclusions:

Digital hearing aids represent a significant advancement over conventional analog devices.
The flexibility of digital hearing aids allows for sophisticated simulation, testing, and prescription.
Digital technology is transforming the field of hearing instrumentation.