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Ear Professionals Network - Learn More - April 2026

Ask The Experts

Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

How can I Perform the Stenger Test on the Piccolo Audiometer?

Mel Gross, AuD

June 24, 2022

I have a Piccolo audiometer and would like to do a Stenger Test. I do not see the Stenger as an option in the tool bar of the Maestro software. How can I proceed?   Read More


Are There Any Special Considerations for Programming Ponto 5 for a Pediatric Fitting?

Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A, FAAA, J. Nicole Maxam, AuD, CCC-A

June 13, 2022

Are there any special considerations for programming Ponto 5 for a pediatric fitting?   Read More


Yes, You Can Use File-compressed NU-6 Speech Material for Assessing Word Recognition!

H. Gustav Mueller, PhD, Benjamin W.Y. Hornsby, PhD

May 31, 2022

I recently started using a new computer-based audiometer system which has word recognition files as part of the software. I’ve heard that some form of file compression might be used when these f...   Read More

 


Do Radiant Hearing Aids From Sonic Offer Hands-Free Phone Calls?

Scott Bunnell, AuD

May 23, 2022

Do RadiantTM hearing aids from Sonic offer hands-free phone calls?   Read More


Which Oticon Connectivity Devices Work With Ponto 5?

Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A, FAAA, J. Nicole Maxam, AuD, CCC-A

May 16, 2022

Which Oticon connectivity devices work with Ponto 5?   Read More


Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) and Percentile Analysis: Must-Have Tools in Your Fitting Software

Anna Scala

May 16, 2022

How are the SII and Percentile Analysis tools used when fitting hearing aids?   Read More

  


How Does Phonak Audéo Life™ Set a New Standard for Reducing Patients’ Anxiety Around Water and Physical Activities?

Chase Smith, AuD

May 10, 2022

How does Phonak Audéo Life™ set a new standard for reducing patients’ anxiety around water and physical activities?   Read More


How Does Signia’s Expanded Augmented Xperience (AX) Platform Help Hearing Aid Wearers?

Brian Taylor, AuD

May 4, 2022

How does Signia’s expanded Augmented Xperience (AX) platform help hearing aid wearers?   Read More


What is the TEN Test, and Can I Do This Test With My Inventis Audiometer?

Mel Gross, AuD

April 18, 2022

What is the “TEN test” and can I do this test with my Inventis audiometer?   Read More


Questions to Ask Patients with Ponto 5 Mini Connectivity Issues

Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

April 18, 2022

Your Ponto 5 Mini patient comes in with connectivity issues. Where do you start? What questions do you ask patients?   Read More


How Can an Online Hearing Screener Engage Prospective Patients?

Alicia Ross

April 11, 2022

How can an online hearing screener engage prospective patients?   Read More


How Does Phonak EasyOrder Ensure Your Custom Hearing Aid Orders Are Accurate?

Whitney Spagnola

April 4, 2022

How does Phonak EasyOrder ensure your custom hearing aid orders are accurate?   Read More


What are Five Basic Steps to Complete for Connectivity Issues with the Ponto 5 Mini?

Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

March 28, 2022

What are five basic steps to complete for all connectivity issues with Oticon Medical's Ponto 5 Mini?   Read More


What are the Fundamental Rules When Performing a vHIT?

Enrico Armato, MD

March 21, 2022

What are the fundamental rules when performing a vHIT?   Read More


How Can I Tinnitus Match to a Known Stimulus with Inventis Piano Plus?

Mel Gross, AuD

March 14, 2022

Some tinnitus sound therapies require matching the tinnitus to a known stimulus. How can I do this with an audiometer?   Read More


What is the Frequency Spectrum of the Vestibular System?

Enrico Armato, MD

March 7, 2022

What is the frequency spectrum of the vestibular system?   Read More


How Can I Measure Speech Recognition with the Oldenburg International Matrix Test and Inventis Trumpet System?

Anna Scala

March 1, 2022

How can I measure speech recognition with the Oldenburg International Matrix test and Inventis Trumpet system?   Read More


How Can I Troubleshoot Streaming Challenges with the Oticon Medical Streamer?

Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

February 28, 2022

How can I troubleshoot streaming challenges with the Oticon Medical Streamer?   Read More


What Clinical Considerations are in Your Treatment Pathway for SSD/UHL Patients?

Andrea Overton, AuD

February 9, 2022

What clinical considerations are in your treatment pathway for Single Sided Deafness/Unilateral Hearing Loss patients?   Read More


What is the Connection Between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth?

Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

February 7, 2022

What is the connection between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth and how do the two work together to provide connections to our patients?   Read More


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