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1Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing, School of Behavioral and Brain Science, The University of Texas at Dallas.
American Journal of Audiology
|July 20, 2023
Summary
The EasyGain setting
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Hearing Aid Technology
Background:
- Remote microphone (RM) systems are crucial for improving audibility in noisy environments.
- Understanding the impact of specific settings, like EasyGain, is essential for optimizing performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of EasyGain settings on a wireless receiver's output.
- To determine how these effects vary with different hearing loss degrees and receiver types.
Main Methods:
- Electroacoustic evaluation of Phonak Naida V90 hearing aid with Roger X and Roger 18 receivers.
- Tested five hearing loss degrees (40-80 dB HL) and nine EasyGain settings (-8 to +8 dB).
Main Results:
- Significant effects of hearing loss, receiver type, and EasyGain settings on output (p < .05).
- Integrated receivers produced higher output (2.77 dB) than universal receivers.
- Output change per 2-dB EasyGain adjustment varied by hearing loss degree and EasyGain range.
Conclusions:
- EasyGain benefits depend on receiver type, hearing loss, and EasyGain settings.
- Electroacoustic verification is critical for optimizing audibility with RM systems.
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