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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Acoustics
  • Hearing Science

Background:

  • Audiometric booths are essential for controlling background noise during hearing tests.
  • Maintaining noise levels below specified standards is critical for accurate audiometry.
  • Situations exist where traditional booths are not feasible or available.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and review technologies that ensure acceptable background noise levels outside of audiometric booths.
  • To assess the applicability of these technologies for different audiological testing scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
  • Solutions for controlling ambient noise levels outside of testing environments were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Several technologies can effectively reduce background noise to acceptable levels for hearing assessments.
  • These solutions are particularly beneficial for large-scale hearing surveys.
  • Their utility is demonstrated in locations where audiometric booths cannot be deployed.

Conclusions:

  • Technologies exist to manage background noise outside of audiometric booths, enhancing testing flexibility.
  • These methods are suitable for screening hearing tests and survey applications.
  • They are not recommended for clinical diagnostic or research-level audiological evaluations.