Questions and Answers
Which type of hearing loss is associated with the most common gain levels?
Moderate to severe HL
What is the purpose of a coupler in hearing aids?
To connect the hearing aid sound outlet to a measurement microphone
Why does the standard 2-cc coupler generate lower SPL than in the average ear?
Because it is larger than the average adult ear canal
What does the abbreviation 'CCCA' stand for?
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Who is the author of the slides mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Hearing Loss and Gain Levels
- Mild to moderately severe hearing loss is associated with the most common gain levels.
Coupler in Hearing Aids
- The purpose of a coupler in hearing aids is to simulate the acoustic properties of the average human ear.
2-cc Coupler Characteristics
- The standard 2-cc coupler generates lower SPL (Sound Pressure Levels) than in the average ear.
Acronyms in Hearing Aids
- 'CCCA' stands for Canadian Conference on Communication Accessibility.
Authorship
- The author of the slides mentioned in the text is not specified.
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