Vocal Effort; Working With Fitting Targets - Interacoustics Affinity 2.0 Additional Information

This method is applied to the f ollowing signals:
International Speech Test Signal (ISTS)
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- ICRA stimuli
- IF Noise
- Male Speech
Female Speech
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- Custom REM sound f iles
2.5.8

Vocal effort

We apply a vocal ef f ort transf orm to our stimuli to result in a more lif e-like stimulation. When we apply these
transf orms, they are being supplied by the DSL algorithm.
Vocal ef f orts are included which results in the input level range being limited depending on the start level. If
the measurement is set to start at f or example a normal input level (e.g., 65 dB) the input levels slider can
only be moved within normal vocal ef f ort limits while measuring (40 – 70 dB). For a raised input level, the
slider can be moved f rom 71 – 74 dB. If the measurement is set to start at a loud input level the slider can
only be moved within 75 – 82 dB and if the measurement is set to a shout level the input level slider can be
moved f rom 83 dB and above.
2.5.9

Working with fitting targets

The REM440 includes many possibilities ensuring a precise target calculation based on the data available on
the individual client.
2.5.9.1 Calculating the target
To show a target in the REM440 screen an audiogram must be present in the AC440/audiogram screen.
This can be obtained in two ways:
4) Enter the AC440/Audiogram screen by clicking the AUD tab to the right and enter the
thresholds manually while in Current Session .
OR
5) If an audiogram has already been saved in Noah, it can be retrieved in the Session List
where all historical audiograms are listed by date.
Af ter selecting/entering an audiogram go to the REM screen.
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