What’s the real difference?

Analog

• Old technology used in some of the first hearing aids
• Amplifies all sounds even the undesirable sounds
• Very limited setting available, usually 1 or 2 settings per hearing aid
• Obsolete technology

Digital

• Most recent technology,  advancements still being made
• Uses computer technology to process sounds
• Superior sound quality and clarity
• Amplifies specific frequencies instead of all frequencies
• Ability to reduce unwanted sounds and background noise
• Increased ability to fine tune
• Setting are specific to an individuals hearing loss and their preferences
• Ability to fit more components into smaller spaces
• Directional microphones
• Ability to focus more on the direction in which sounds originate from
• Automatic or manual program switches
• Automatic telecoil modes
• Wider fitting ranges and more power for severe hearing losses
• Bluetooth wireless adapters
• Wireless connectivity to television, cell phones, and stereos

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