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Digital
Hearing Aids
The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing.
When the term "digital" is used while referring
to hearing aids, it generally
means the hearing aid is 100%
digital. In other words, the hearing aid is indeed a "complete
computer". 100% digital
hearing aids have been commercially available since 1996
and are wonders of modern technology. 100% digital
hearing aids can process sound using incredibly fast speeds
such as 100 to 200 million calculations per second. Interestingly,
most 100% digital hearing
aids have analog components, such as the microphone and
the receiver. 100% digital
hearing aids transform analog information into a digital
signal and process the sound to maximize the speech information
you want to hear, while minimizing the amplification of sounds
you do not want to hear.
Digital technology is tremendous and it allows the audiologist
maximal control over the sound quality and loudness of the
hearing aid. Importantly, digital
technology allows the audiologist
to tailor or customize the sound of your
hearing aids to what you need and want to hear. In summary,
if you want the best technology-- get 100%
digital hearing aids.
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