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Acoustic Options

Acoustic Options selects or changes the connector type, tube size, earpiece, earbud type, and/or vent size in standard and custom hearing aids and replaces the receiver matrix in RIC hearing aids. The connector type and tube size can only be changed in BTE hearing aids and the receiver type (stock or custom AP) and matrix can only be changed in RIC hearing aids. If the receiver matrix is changed, all device settings such as memories, feature settings, fitting formula, etc. are automatically preserved. Feedback Canceller, Real Ear Measurement, and/or Self Check initializations are reset as a result of any acoustic changes, therefore, it is recommended you run these after the process is complete.

 

Acoustic Options DefaultsAcoustic Options Defaults

 

If live fitting or simulating Evolv AI, Livio Edge AI, Livio AI, Livio, Halo iQ, Muse iQ, Halo 2, or Muse RICs, or simulating Evolv AI, Livio Edge AI, Livio AI, Livio, Muse iQ or Muse BTEs, the acoustic options default based on the receiver type and/or matrix selected (RICs) and the patient's audiogram. If the air conduction threshold at 250 and 500 are less than 30 dB and 1000 Hz is less than 60 dB, a stock receiver or thin tube connector with an open earbud defaults. If the air conduction threshold at either 250 or 500 is greater than 30 dB but less than 50 dB and 1000 Hz is less than 60 dB, a stock receiver or thin tube connector with an occluded earbud defaults. If the air conduction threshold at either 250 or 500 Hz is greater than 50 dB or 1000 Hz is greater than 60 dB, a custom AP receiver or earhook with an earmold defaults. Asterisks represent recommended options.

 

The initial vent size, which is classified as either No Vent/OccludedNo Vent/Occluded(The hearing aid contains no vent.), Open, SmallSmall (The hearing aid contains either a Half Vent, Mini Vent, 1 Vent, Zero Vent, or Custom Vent with 1V Diameter.), MediumMedium (The hearing aid contains either a 2 Vent, Variable Vent (unplugged), 3 Vent, Custom Vent with 2V Diameter, or Custom Vent with 3V Diameter.), or LargeLarge (The hearing aid contains either a 4 Vent, IROS, Dual Vent, Free Field, IROS E, IROS Vent, 5 Vent, Nugget Vent (GV), or Vent to Faceplate (GV2).), that defaults is based on the average air conduction thresholds at 500 and 1000 Hz. If the average is ≤ 40, Large defaults, if between 40 and 55, Medium defaults, and if ≥ 55, Small defaults. However, in a binaural fitting, if there's one vent size difference between the two aids, the larger size may be selected for both devices. If the vent size is changed during a fitting, the revised venting displays the next time the hearing aid is connected. Whenever fitting in a screen with a graphical view (e.g., QuickFit, Fine Tuning, Memories, etc.), details regarding the hearing aid's current acoustic configuration displays in a tool tip by pointing to Acoustic Options, Acoustic Options or .

 

SnapFit Smart Receiver CableSnapFit Smart Receiver Cable

 

When live fitting a Evolv AI, Livio Edge AI, Livio AI, Livio, Halo iQ, Muse iQ, Halo 2, or Muse RIC hearing aid with a SnapFit Smart receiver cable attached, Inspire automatically detects and defaults the receiver type and matrix, therefore, these options cannot be changed. If the receiver type and/or matrix stored in the hearing aid is different from the SnapFit Smart cable attached, this screen automatically displays to update the receiver matrix.

  1. Connect and select the desired hearing aid(s) to adjust via Get Started.

  2. Click on the Read Device Settings or Load a Previous Session radio button and then click Start.

  3. Click Acoustic Options and a pop-up window displays.
    Note:  Acoustic Options is available on all Fitting and Advanced Tools screens with a graphical view except Speech Mapping. However, this screen cannot be accessed from Audiometer, Hearing Aid Test, or Verify Comfort.
    Tip:  For Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products, clickAcoustic Options or . If two hearing aids of the same style and/or acoustic options are connected, pop-up windows display for both aids. If changes are made to one ear side, the opposite side is automatically changed to the same settings.

  4. Inspire automatically defaults to a binaural Select Binaural or Select Binaural view if applicable. To adjust only the right or left hearing aid, click Select Right Only or Select Right Only, or Select Left Only or Select Left Only.

    Note:  If fitting CROS/BiCROS devices, only the receiver aid can be adjusted, therefore, the side cannot be selected.
  5. Select the acoustic options acoustic options.
    Note:  For Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products, the field names listed below will be different.
    * These fields are disabled if simulating or a SnapFit Smart cable is attached. If a SnapFit Smart receiver cable is disconnected during a live fitting, the receiver type and matrix fields will become enabled. If a SnapFit Smart cable is reattached but the receiver type and/or matrix stored in the hearing aid is different from the SnapFit Smart cable attached, a message to update the receiver matrix displays.
    ** To change the receiver type or matrix for Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products, click Change Receiver. This button is only available in a live fitting for RIC hearing aids. See Change Receiver Matrix for more information.
    Field Name Description Details
    Receiver Type* Selects the receiver type. This feature is only available for RICs and is not available for Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products**.
    Receiver Matrix* Selects the receiver matrix. This feature is only available for RICs and is not available for Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products**.
    Connector Selects the connector type. This feature is only available for BTEs. The connectors available are based on the hearing aid connected or simulated.
    Tube Size Selects the tube size. This feature is only available for BTEs. The sizes available are based on the connector selected.
    Earpiece Selects the earpiece type. This feature is only available for select standard products. The types available are based on the hearing aid connected or simulated. An image of the type selected displays.
    Earbud Type Selects the earbud type. For select standard products, this feature is only available if earpiece type Earbud is selected. An image of the type selected displays.
    Vent Size Selects the vent size. For select standard products, this feature is only available if earpiece type RIC Earmold or Thin Tube Earmold is selected. The sizes available are based on the hearing aid connected or simulated. Vent sizes are classified as either No Vent/OccludedNo Vent/Occluded (The hearing aid contains no vent.), Open, SmallSmall (The hearing aid contains either a Half Vent, Mini Vent, 1 Vent, Zero Vent, or Custom Vent with 1V Diameter.), MediumMedium (The hearing aid contains either a 2 Vent, Variable Vent (unplugged), 3 Vent, Custom Vent with 2V Diameter, or Custom Vent with 3V Diameter.), or LargeLarge (The hearing aid contains either a 4 Vent, IROS, Dual Vent, Free Field, IROS E, IROS Vent, 5 Vent, Nugget Vent (GV), or Vent to Faceplate (GV2).).
    Note:  If viewing binaurally, both hearing aids will be changed. However, if an option is only supported in one ear side, the opposite ear side will not be changed.
  6. If the receiver matrix was changed in step 5, a message to update the receiver matrix displays. Remove the hearing aid(s) from the patient's ear(s).
    Note:  For select products, the microphone cover must be released first prior to detaching the old receiver. Once the new receiver is attached, replace the microphone cover.
  7. Click Update (if changing the receiver matrix) or OK and a message that Feedback Canceller, Real Ear Measurement, and/or Self Check initializations will be reset if applicable.
    Note:  Do not disconnect the hearing aid(s) from the computer during the change receiver process. If a different receiver matrix was selected, the hearing aid(s) is automatically muted. If a different receiver matrix was not selected, the hearing aid(s) is not automatically muted unless muted previously.
    Tip:  Click Cancel to cancel the change(s).
    Tip:  For Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products, click X in the upper right hand corner to save the change(s) and close the pop-up window.
  8. Click OK to save the change(s).
    Note:  If the matrix was changed in the receiver aid in a 900 MHz CROS/BiCROS fitting, the transmitter will automatically be updated once the change receiver process is complete in the receiver aid.
    Tip:  Click Undo Changes to Acoustic Options to cancel the change(s). Click Cancel to close the pop-up window.
    Tip:  For Xino Classic, Zōn, and Destiny products, click OK to save the change(s) or click Cancel to cancel the change(s). Click X in the upper right hand corner to close the pop-up window.
  9. Click Close if the receiver matrix was updated.
  10. Initialize Feedback Canceller, Real Ear Measurement, and/or Self Check if applicable.
    Note:  The last Self Check diagnostic results for older products can be reviewed via Self Check or Data Log and saved if desired prior to initializing a new Self Check. To save the last Self Check diagnostic results to Noah, PatientBase, or ProHear, click on the Inspire Toolbar.

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