The new Visible Speech Mapping module for the Interacoustics Affinity2.0 is designed to assist clinicians in the important process of fitting and counselling. Incorporated in a verification screen the system addresses the task of explaining technical issues to non technical users.
Visible Speech Mapping merges real-ear verification and counselling into one screen. You can match the amplification to target (e.g. DSL mi/o v5, NAL-NL1) on an aided display and at the same time show the hearing aid benefit by comparing to an unaided display. The comprehensive layout showing dynamic range, normal hearing thresholds, and sound examples assists you in the process of communicating the measurement results and making recommendations.
Also for Children
Visible Speech Mapping can be used in the adult as well as the paediatric hearing aid fitting. Based on individual or predicted RECD values Visible Speech Mapping can be performed in the 2 cc coupler. This is particularly helpful when fitting hearing aids to children. By helping parents to absorb and understand what they need to know, Visible Speech Mapping makes counselling and verification a positive experience.
For more information, visit www.interacoustics.com or the Interacoustics Web Channel on AudiologyOnline.
