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hrp technology guide

Welcome to Hearing Review

Products’ continuing series of

Technology Guide product

surveys. With this, our 10th matrix,

we present an array of Real-Ear

Measurement (REM) systems

from some of the industry’s

top manufacturers.

Beyond the REMs available on these

following pages, be sure to visit our

Web site, www.hearingreview.com,

where you can download PDFs of this

complete survey as well as the previous

nine, covering every type of hearing

aid, hearing protection device, and

assistive listening device.

— Will Campbell

Real Ear

Measurement Systems

Company Name:

Address:

1. What is the name of your Real-Ear

Measurement (REM) system?

2. What year was this REM system introduced?

3. What are the dimensions of this

REM system?

(length x width x height)

4. How much does this REM

system weigh?

5. What is this REM system’s

power supply?

6. Please indicate features of this

REM’s display:

7. Please indicate the type of connectors

available with this REM system and

how many?

8. Does this REM system have a

built-in printer?

9. How many stimulus and/or measurement

channels does this REM system have?

10. Is this REM system NOAH 3-compatible?

11. What is this REM system’s

frequency range?

12. What is this REM system’s

measurement range?

13. What tests are available with this

REM system?

14. What fitting methods are available?

15. What standard accessories does this

REM system come with?

16. What optional accessories are available?

17. Are free software updates available?

18. What is the warranty length for this

REM system?

19. In no more than 30 words, what

differentiates this REM from others

in its class?

RM500 SL

■ Color

■ Screen Size: 12.1”

■ Screen Resolution: 800 x 600

■ USB: 1.1

■ Ethernet

■ Serial

 External Speakers

■ Coupler Mic

■ Real-Ear Mic

 Other

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

■ Other: Speechmap, Noise Reduction,

Feedback Suppression, Occlusion, more

■ DSL

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

■ Other: Camfit

2005

15.5” x 12.75” x 4.25”

16.4 pounds

100 - 240 volts, 50 - 60Hz

Yes

2 stimulus

1 measurement

Yes

200 - 8000Hz (Generation and Measurement)

30 - 140 dB SPL (200 - 8000Hz)

Single probe, reference microphone, cou-

pler microphone, couplers, and various

consumables.

NOAH Module, Barcode Scanner, RECD

transducer, Battery Pills, Microphone

extension cable.

Yes, updates always free

2 years

From the introduction of Speechmap to

our patented directional instrument test,

Audioscan is firmly rooted in the science of

hearing aid fitting.

Audioscan

41 Byron Ave

Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0

(800) 265-2093 ■ (519) 268-3313

www.audioscan.com

Verifit

■ Color

■ Screen Size: 12.1”

■ Screen Resolution: 800 x 600

■ USB: 1.1; 2 connectors

■ Ethernet

■ Serial

■ External Speakers (Optional)

■ Coupler Mic

■ Real-Ear Mic: 2

■

Other: 3.5mm jack for monitoring headset

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

■ Other: Viewport, Speechmap,

Directional, Frequency Shifting, more

■ DSL

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

■ Other: Camfit

2001

Rear: 14.5” x 16” x 6.5”;

Front: 14” x 14.4” x 4”

17.6 pounds

100 - 240 volts, 50 - 60Hz

Yes

2 stimulus

2 measurement

Yes

200 - 8000Hz (Generation and Measurement)

30 - 140 dB SPL (200 - 8000Hz)

Dual probes, probe monitor, reference

microphone, coupler microphone, RECD

transducer, battery pills, couplers, mouse,

and various consumables.

External Speaker with stand, NOAH

Module, Barcode Scanner, Microphone

extension cable, soft case.

Yes, updates always free

2 years

From the introduction of Speechmap to

our patented directional instrument test,

Audioscan is firmly rooted in the science of

hearing aid fitting.

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Company Name:

Address:

1. What is the name of your Real-Ear

Measurement (REM) system?

2. What year was this REM system introduced?

3. What are the dimensions of this

REM system?

(length x width x height)

4. How much does this REM

system weigh?

5. What is this REM system’s

power supply?

6. Please indicate features of this

REM’s display:

7. Please indicate the type of connectors

available with this REM system and

how many?

8. Does this REM system have a

built-in printer?

9. How many stimulus and/or measurement

channels does this REM system have?

10. Is this REM system NOAH 3-compatible?

11. What is this REM system’s

frequency range?

12. What is this REM system’s

measurement range?

13. What tests are available with this

REM system?

14. What fitting methods are available?

15. What standard accessories does this

REM system come with?

16. What optional accessories are available?

17. Are free software updates available?

18. What is the warranty length for this

REM system?

19. In no more than 30 words, what

differentiates this REM from others

in its class?

Frye Electronics

9826 SW Tigard St

Tigard, OR 97223

(503) 620-2722 ■ (800) 547-8209

www.frye.com

FP35 Hearing Aid

Analyzer

 Color

■ Screen Size: 120 x 89mm

■ Screen Resolution: 320 x 240

 USB

 Ethernet

■ Serial

■ External Speakers

■ Coupler Mic

■ Real-Ear Mic

 Other

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

 Other

■ DSL

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

 Other

1999

16” x 11” x 4.9”

12 pounds (including accessories)

100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz

Yes

2

Yes

200 - 8000Hz

0 - 150 dB SPL (200 - 8000Hz)

Couplers (HA1, HA2, CIC), USB serial cable,

calibration adapters

Insert earphone for RECD, infant headset,

open fit coupler, external monitor, FONIX

Troubleshooter, NOAH Real-ear Module,

WinCHAP

For 1 year after purchase

1 year

The FP35 analyzer is elegant, compact, and

affordable. It combines a flexible user inter-

face with advanced testing technology,

making it a great analyzer for both begin-

ning and advanced users.

7000 Hearing Aid

Test System

 Color

■ Screen Size: Dependent on monitor

■ Screen Resolution: 640 x 480

 USB

 Ethernet

■ Serial

■ External Speakers

■ Coupler Mic

■ Real-Ear Mic

 Other

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

 Other

■ DSL

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

 Other

2004

17.4” x 6.5” x 14.6”(plus external sound

chamber and monitor)

17 pounds (plus external sound chamber

and monitor)

100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz

Yes

2

Yes

200 - 8000Hz

0 - 150 dB SPL (200 - 8000Hz)

Couplers (HA1, HA2, CIC, Open Fit), battery pills

(13, 675, 10, 312), USB serial cable, calibration

adapters, FONIX Troubleshooter. With ANSI:

Telewand. With Real-ear: monitor headset.

Insert earphone for RECD, speaker swing

arm, infant headset, WinCHAP, sound

chamber stand

Yes

1 year

The 7000 test system is an advanced hear-

ing aid analyzer great for large clinics,

laboratories, and research environments. It

has a superior sound chamber and a newly

designed probe microphone.

Interacoustics A/S

Drejervaenget 8

DK-5610 Assens, Denmark

+45 6371 3555

www.interacoustics.com

Affinity2.0

■ Color: Dependent on PC

■ Screen Size: Dependent on PC

■ Screen Resolution: Dependent on PC

■ USB: 1.1

 Ethernet

 Serial

■ External Speakers: 2 Terminal Blocks

■ Coupler Mic: 1 pc. 3.5 mm Jack

■ Real-Ear Mic: 2 pc. 7 pin DIN

 Other

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

■ Other: REUG, REOG, REAG, RECD,

Input/Output, Visible Speech

■ DSL

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

■ Other: NAL-R, POGO1, POGO2,

Half Gain, Third Gain

2008

16.5” x 15” x 5.5”

12.1 pounds

100 – 240V, 50 - 60Hz

Not Applicable (PC-based and therefore

connects to the PC printer)

1 stimulus channel

4 measurement channels

Yes

100 - 10,000Hz

40 - 140 dB

OtoAccess database CD, IHM60 in situ

headset with probe microphone, reference

microphone (double), IGT50 Insertion gain

tubes 36 pcs, Standard USB cable, more.

SPL60 Transducer Kit for RECD measure-

ment incl probes, eartips, BET60 Box with

Eartips for RECD measurement, Calibration

adaptor for in situ reference, more.

Yes

1 year

Affinity2.0 allows for the creation of indi-

vidual settings that are saved as protocols. It

assists throughout the entire adult as well as

pediatric fitting process including counseling

with Visible Speech.

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Company Name:

Address:

1. What is the name of your Real-Ear

Measurement (REM) system?

2. What year was this REM system introduced?

3. What are the dimensions of this

REM system?

(length x width x height)

4. How much does this REM

system weigh?

5. What is this REM system’s

power supply?

6. Please indicate features of this

REM’s display:

7. Please indicate the type of connectors

available with this REM system and

how many?

8. Does this REM system have a

built-in printer?

9. How many stimulus and/or measurement

channels does this REM system have?

10. Is this REM system NOAH 3-compatible?

11. What is this REM system’s

frequency range?

12. What is this REM system’s

measurement range?

13. What tests are available with this

REM system?

14. What fitting methods are available?

15. What standard accessories does this

REM system come with?

16. What optional accessories are available?

17. Are free software updates available?

18. What is the warranty length for this

REM system?

19. In no more than 30 words, what

differentiates this REM from others

in its class?

MedRx Inc

1200 Starkey Rd

Largo, FL 33771

(888) 392-1234 ■ (727) 584-9600

www.medrx-usa.com

AVANT REM Speech+

■ Color: White

■

Screen Size:

Dependent on monitor

■ Screen Resolution: Variable

■ USB

■ Ethernet: Host Computer

■ Serial: Host Computer

■ External Speakers

■ Coupler Mic

■ Real-Ear Mic

■

Other: Lighted probe mics; patient headset;

operator headset

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

■ Other: Live speech mapping, real

ear unaided gain, real ear occluded gain.

■ DSL

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

■ Other: MedRx Fitting Rx

2006

4”x 4” x 1”

< 0.4 pounds

USB 2.0-powered, 5V

This system is PC-based, and uses the

printer connected to the computer.

2 measurement channels

Yes

125 - 8000Hz (10 bands)

20 - 120 dB SPL

Lighted probe mic system, USB cable, speak-

ers, patient headset, operator headset, car-

rying case, eartips, software and driver disks,

user manual, installation manual.

Mobile office travel case, tabletop

speakers

Yes, for product enhancements

1 year standard (up to 5 years optional)

The AVANT REM Speech+ instrument is the

only USB powered device available today—

it is also the most compact system on the

market, and provides the only ear-specific

lighted probes in the industry.

Otometrics

125 Commerce Dr

Schaumburg, IL 60173

(800) 289-2150

www.otometrics.com

AURICAL Plus

■ Color: Dependent on PC

■ Screen Size: Dependent on PC

■ Screen Resolution: Dependent on PC

■ USB

 Ethernet

■ Serial

■ External Speakers

■ Coupler Mic

■ Real-Ear Mic: 2

 Other

■ REUR

■ REOR

■ REAR

■ REIG

■ Other: RECD, Coupler response

■ DSL (v5.0a)

■ NAL-NL1

■ NAL-RP

■ Other: FIG6, Logic, Logic 1st

2004

15” x 13.75” x 5.5”

7.25 pounds

100 – 240V, 50-60Hz

No

1 stimulus channel

2 measurement channels

Yes

100 - 10,000Hz

40 - 146 dB SPL

Binaural REM probes, REM probe tubes,

RECD fitting kit

Free-field loudspeaker

Updates: Yes

Upgrades: No

13 months

A comprehensive diagnostic and fitting sys-

tem supporting a full fitting protocol. The

system is favored for its user-friendliness

and integration of devices and data for

the entire fitting process.

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