Comparing To The Hearing Aid Fitting Software; On Top Mode - Interacoustics Affinity 2.0 Additional Information

2.0
Affinity Additional Information
2.6.8

Comparing to the Hearing Aid Fitting Software

Real-ear measures are often compared to the hearing aid manufacturer's software. You can run the
REM440 and fitting software simultaneously within Noah4. If real-ear measures reveal too little or too much
gain in some frequency areas, enter the fitting software and adjust gain using the relevant gain controls.
When comparing the measured real-ear curve to the hearing aid manufacturer's fitting software it is
important keep in mind certain factors in order to have a valid comparison. Therefore, remember to check
that the parameters used in the fitting software should be the same as in the REM440 module.
1) Ensure that the curve type is the same as simulated in the fitting software (e.g. do not compare an
REAG in the REM440 to a REIG in the fitting software).
2) Ensure that the stimulus is the as close as possible to the stimulus simulated in the fitting software.
3) Ensure that the input level is the same as in the fitting software.
4)
Ensure that the fitting prescription details in the fitting software are the same as used in the REM440
module.

2.6.8.1 On Top Mode

The On top mode button
essential REM features. It allows for changing stimulus, input level, ear, continuous measurement and
Gain/Response view only. The window is automatically placed on top of other active software programs such
as the relevant hearing aid fitting software.
While adjusting the gain handles in the relevant fitting software, the REM440 screen will at all times stay on
top of the fitting screen allowing for easy curve comparison.
To return to the original REM440 press the red cross in the upper right hand corner
converts the REM440 into an on top window that includes only the most
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