Noise Reduction Circuits
Researchers have been working for years to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of hearing aids. A signal is a sound you are trying to hear, such as someone's voice, while a noise is a distraction, such as traffic or background music. These days, most hearing aids offer some form of noise reduction technology.
If you are having trouble understanding friends and family when they talk to you, it may be time to begin researching hearing aids. HearingPlanet can provide important information about causes of and solutions to hearing loss. To learn more, call our hearing aid consultants today at 1-800-432-7669.
Helping You Hear Speech
Developments in hearing aids' signal-to-noise ratio are mostly focused on helping people hear speech in the presence of background noise. Different models of hearing aids have addressed this problem in different ways, including:
- Directional microphones: Many hearing aids have a directional setting on their microphones, which will diminish all sounds that are not coming from directly in front of you. This can help you focus on the person standing before you while ignoring background noise. If you would like to hear a wider range of sounds, you can switch the setting to omni-directional, which does not discriminate based on the direction of a sound.
- Noise filtering: Many signals are higher frequencies, while noise tends to be lower. Noise filtering in hearing aids works by amplifying certain frequencies while diminishing others. Most hearing aids with this feature will allow you to switch between different settings, depending on the sounds you want to hear in certain circumstances. For example, you can have a setting for the movies, speaking with your spouse, and going to church
These are just two of the more common noise reduction options. Our network of experienced hearing aid professionals can help you learn more about useful technology.
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