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How are DSL-BCD 2.0, automated fit-to-target, and surface microphone technology overcoming the historical challenges of objective bone conduction verification?

March 9, 2026

How are DSL-BCD 2.0, automated fit-to-target, and surface microphone technology overcoming the historical challenges of objective bone conduction verification?   Read More

Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices

What is the goal of frequency lowering technology in hearing aids, and how is its effectiveness clinically verified for a patient?

October 20, 2025

What is the goal of frequency lowering technology in hearing aids, and how is its effectiveness clinically verified for a patient?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Adults

What is SII?

Dave Smriga, MA

December 16, 2019

What is SII?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults

What is Frequency Lowering?

Dave Smriga, MA

November 18, 2019

What is Frequency Lowering?   Read More

Hearing Evaluation - Adults

Can I Use My Hearing Instrument Fitting System to Verify Frequency Lowering Hearing Aid Technology?

Danielle Glista, PhD

September 11, 2017

Can I use my hearing instrument fitting system to verify current frequency lowering (FL) hearing aid technology?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children

What are the Steps for Verifying an Open Fitting Using Real-Ear Measurements in Verifit2?

Dave Smriga, MA

August 7, 2017

Can you review the steps for verifying an open fitting using real-ear measurements in Verifit2?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults

Can Real-Ear Measurements Help Select Candidates for Open Fit Hearing Aids?

Dave Smriga, MA

June 19, 2017

Can real-ear measurements help to determine which patients are candidates for open fit hearing aids?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults

Can Verification Be Used to Tell Whether an Open Fitting is Truly Open?

Dave Smriga, MA

May 15, 2017

Can verification techniques be used to tell whether an open fitting is truly open?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults

How Do I Troubleshoot Hearing Aid Directional Test Measurements?

Dave Smriga, MA

November 14, 2016

I’m just starting to measure hearing aid directionality in my test box, but I sometimes get confusing results such as no test curve separation between the omni-directional and directional microp...   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults

Can You Show an Example of a Hearing Aid Directional Test?

Dave Smriga, MA

September 12, 2016

I’m just getting started at measuring hearing aid directionality in my test box. Do you have an example of what such a measurement might look like?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children

Does the New Standard RECD Impact Clinical Test Procedures?

Susan Scollie, PhD

May 23, 2016

I heard there was a new standard RECD per ANSI. What does this mean for my measurements in the clinic?   Read More

Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children

What Features are Available in Newer Real Ear Verification Systems?

Jim Jonkman

July 7, 2014

I am opening a second location and need to purchase a real ear verification system. What are some of the features available with newer systems and how will they help my hearing aid fittings?   Read More

Practice Management and Professional Issues

Are Software Upgrades Available for Audioscan?

Jim Jonkman

May 19, 2014

I would like to purchase hearing aid verification equipment for my new practice, but I am afraid it will soon become obsolete due to the rapid changes in hearing aid technology. Any advice?   Read More

Practice Management and Professional Issues