Digital noise reduction technology relies on differences between noise and speech patterns to help hearing aid users focus on conversations in noisy environments. It automatically turns down volume in noisy channels so background noise becomes less overpowering and speech is easier to hear and understand. While it cannot eliminate all background noise, this technology does help improve communication, especially for countering constant noises like air conditioners.

1. Digital Noise Reduction Technology Adds Extra
Features on Certain Newer Hearing Aids
Noise is a fact of modern life. From
busy restaurants to sport stadiums to
the subway, noise is everywhere and
can
become
overwhelming
sometimes. For the hearing aid users,
the problem of background noise can
be immense. It’s a big challenge to
differentiate one sound from the
background
noise.
Digital
noise
reduction technology embedded inside hearing aids is one approach to
combating this problem. It allows the wearer to block unwanted noise and
focus on specific sounds.
Digital noise reduction technology relies on the fact that noise and speech
have different sound patterns. If a person is talking to you in a quiet room,
the device knows that the signals it is picking up are speech signals.
Likewise, if you are listening to someone in a crowded room, your device
understands that there noise present. If the device picks up on noise that
may impact your ability to hear someone speaking, it automatically turns
down the volume in the noisier channels.
Don’t expect that all background noise will be eliminated. No hearing aid can
do that. However, the digital noise reduction feature does help improve
communications quite a lot in noisy areas. People who use this feature tend
to find that background noise becomes less overpowering while speech
patterns become easier to hear and understand.
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2. Users are most pleased with their results when the device is used to
counteract a constant background noise. While digital noise reduction may
not be completely effective in reducing the impact of loud music or nearby
conversation, it can greatly reduce steady sounds such as an air conditioner
or a motor.
To make the most out of the digital noise reduction feature in your hearing
aid, you might want to consider taking some common sense steps to reduce
the noise around you. For example, if you find yourself in a noisy part of a
restaurant, ask to be seated somewhere that isn’t quite as hectic.
Digital noise reduction technology isn’t a fix for all background noise
problems, but every little bit helps and the technology continues to improve
every year.
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