subject: Advances In Modern Digital Hearing Aid Technology [print this page] If you look at the hearing aids being marketed these days, you might see your own device in a whole different light. Has your hearing aid been passed by Father Time and left somewhere in the past? If so, you are going to feel the pangs of regret sooner or later. Like having a 2G cell phone, Beta VCR or audio cassettes these days, an old fashioned device is almost laughable. Here are some advances in hearing aid technology to note.
Some are invisible: How small can a hearing aid get? It is a question similar to the one sports car makers asked themselves in the past century. The sky is truly the limit. Some of the newest devices are so small that they cant be seen and will hardly be felt at all. The only downfalls of devices that are this tiny would be that they must have smaller batteries as well. Small batteries means you will have to change them more often. In addition, you might not be able to control these devices by remote, as the receiver cannot fit inside. Some people will see these drawbacks as a small price to pay.
Few are still analog: Its the Digital Age, something which is absolutely reflected in hearing aid technology. Few devices on the market these days are analog, meaning youre getting the best of modern technology. The issues that the users of the past had to deal with have been largely solved. You can still opt to save some money and get an analog device, but no one who tries both would say that they are on the same level. Make the most of digital technology and help out your ability to hear simultaneously.
Microphones can be controlled via remote: Remote controls are in full use in hearing aids as in television sets, stereos, cars and just about everything else. Imagine having a conversation with someone who has a booming voice. If you just left a soft spoken friend, you would have to take out the device and manually adjust the microphone if you didnt have a remote at your disposal. This method is much more elegant and you can avoid showing someone that he or she is indeed talking very loudly.
Feedback and background noise can be monitored and reduced: The control of feedback and background noise is something modern devices can handle with ease, something which was impossible for the devices of the past. How can you manage when either pops up? In many cases, you only need to use your remote control and tone down one of the settings. Feedback may be the result of some lingering problem. Your audiologist can adjust it for you. Youll be thankful that there are doctors visits are included with your purchase at times like this. You can avoid the big issues and handle the little ones quickly and inexpensively. Use the trial period to work out any kinks in the devices performance.
