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Sandia Hearing Aids
is dedicated to fitting its patients the highest
quality hearing instruments. We offer revolutionary
technology, at competitive prices.
We want you to be knowledgeable of the type of
hearing instrument you are getting. No two hearing
impairments are the same; therefore, a hearing
solution cannot be one-size-fits-all. This is
why it is important to have your hearing tested
to determine which technology will work best for
you.
Sandia Hearing Aids offers FREE Hearing Evaluations
to every patient.
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Which Hearing Instrument
Should You Choose?
When you choose a hearing instrument there are
2 different elements to consider:
style and technology.
Styles
of Hearing Instruments
Style refers to
the shape and the size of the hearing instrument.
There are several factors that should be considered
when determining which style is appropriate for
you:
The shape and size of your
outer ear and ear canal Our manual dexterity The degree of hearing loss
present The amount of wax your ear
produces Other medical conditions
that make it difficult to have any device
in you ear canal
Keep in mind how
well your hearing instrument fits and how easy
it is to use increases the likelihood of a successful
outcome.
Behind-The-Ear
(BTE)
The electronic components of a BTE hearing
instrument are housed in a slim case that
fits behind the ear with one or several
microphones at the top of the instrument.
An ear mold is fit into the ear and is
attached to the hearing instrument by
a thin, clear tube holding the hearing
instrument in place.
The BTE is the largest
ear level hearing instrument and allows
more power than other styles of hearing
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| In-The-Ear
(ITE)
This hearing instrument is a custom instrument
that fits entirely in the ear. ITE’S
are comfortable, easy to handle, easy to
operate and are the largest of custom products.
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| In-The-Canal
(ITC)
This hearing instrument is a custom instrument
that fits primarily into ear canal. It is
smaller than the ITE, making it slightly
harder to handle. |
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| Completely-In-The-Canal
(CIC)
This hearing instrument is the smallest
custom hearing instrument available. It
fits deeply into the canal. It has a small
removal cord attached to it to assist in
removing it from the ear. This is the most
cosmetically appealing hearing instrument.
It is nearly invisible. |
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| Open
Fitting
This hearing instrument is designed for
high frequency hearing loss. It fits discretely
and comfortably behind the top of your ear.
It uses a small ear bud to give you a natural,
crisp, clean sound. |
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Technology
within the hearing instrument
The inside mechanisms of hearing instruments vary
among devices, even if they are the same style.
Five different types of circuitry, or technology,
can be used:
Analog
This is a basic hearing instrument. These hearing
instruments amplify all sounds at the same level
giving you amplification of all sounds. Usually
the loudest sound in the room will dominate what
you are trying to hear.
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Disadvantages:
Programmable
Analog
This is another very basic hearing instrument.
It can be programmed to adjust to certain frequency.
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Digital Hearing Instruments
They convert the incoming sounds into computerized ‘bits,’ they can be processed or manipulated extremely fast and efficiently in many complex ways using mathematical formulas known as algorithms.
The precision and flexibility of digital technology gives your hearing professional the ability to more accurately tailor your amplification for the best possible match to your listening and lifestyle needs. This process may include subsequent visits to ensure that you are receiving maximum benefit from your instruments.
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Digital Programmable Hearing Instruments
Until 2006 these where the most advanced hearing instruments available. They use digital technology to give you a clear sound while reducing background noise. They are also programmed for your hearing loss and can adjust to fit all your hearing needs.
Advantages:
Digital processing of sound Cleaner sounding Adjusts to the sounds around you Gives your hearing specialist ability to customize your hearing instrument to fit your life
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Nanotechnology
This is the most recent technology available. It is coming closer and closer to the way your ear naturally hears. The best part is it is feedback free.
Nanotechnology helps your instruments listens for sounds and adjusts to them in an instant, often before you’re even aware it’s happening! All you notice is that you’ve changed locations and your hearing remains great.
Not only is this revolutionary technology paying constant attention, it’s actually learning about your hearing from the places you’re in everyday—and it’s storing that information. Your Sandia Hearing professional may adjust your hearing instruments for optimal fit using the data collected with your hearing history.
Learn more about nanotechnology available only in our Hearing Instruments.
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New Hearing Technology
With a Best-in-Class technology called Directional Speech Detection, it automatically switches between omni-directional and directional listening modes. That’s a lot of technical talk meaning you can hear voices and speech a lot better whether you’re in a crowded room or in complete silence.
Its Active Feedback Intercept technology remains constantly on alert—sweeping your environment and adapting to sound changes, eliminating annoying buzzing, whistling and squealing. It’s virtually feedback-free.
Not only is this kind of technology paying constant attention, it’s actually learning about your hearing from the places you’re in everyday—and it’s storing that information. Your Sandia hearing professional may adjust your hearing instruments for optimal fit using the data collected with your hearing history.
Our best-in-class Active Feedback Intercept uses 16 sub-bands that virtually eliminate feedback as well as the artifacts other systems leave behind. The result is simple: A device that will allow you to sing in a choir and hug a friend with comfort and ease.
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