[Athen] hearing aid/headset mic question

[Travis Roth]

If covering the ear is what is causing feedback: 

1.	Suggest user chat with audiologist to see if the hearing aids
feedback manage can be optimized. I'm not familiar with this model but
hearing aids are usually pretty good about this now. 
2.	Consider a headset setup that does not cover the ear. For example,
bone conduction such as Aftershokz. I think the new audio glasses style that
have sound drivers that sit in front of the ear and fire into the ear while
leaving the ear open should also work with in the canal aids. E.g., Bose
Frames, Amazon Frames? I think they're called and there may be another
manufacturer or two by now. Open earbuds such as the Bose Sport Open Earbuds
also sound intriguing:
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3.	If the aids have wireless capabilities consider streaming the audio
to the aids, and using an external microphone separately. Programs including
Zoom and Microsoft Team Meetings allow for using separate devices for
headphones and mic. Hearing aids' streaming capabilities provide the best
audio experience most of the time. (Not all hearing aids have this feature
with in the canal aids being somewhat less likely.)

 

 

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf
Of Lydia Harkey
Sent: Friday, April 8, 2022 8:14 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] hearing aid/headset mic question

 

I have over the ear hearing aids. I tried several headsets and found Bose
headset with mic fits over my hearing aids, the sound is clearer and doesn't
give feedback.

 

I've learned that it is important to only use one audio connection with the
headset, otherwise you will get audio feedback. 

 

Best practices:

*	Bluetooth the headset with the laptop. 
*	Use the wire connection (headset to laptop)

 

Bose is expensive, but for me it is worth the price.

 

Hope this helps.

Lydia

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Subject: [Athen] hearing aid/headset mic question

 

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Hello!

 

I'm working with an individual who has in-the-canal hearing aids (Miracle
Ear ME Mini 5CIC -digital hearing aid). He is trying to find a headset
microphone for virtual meetings that he can wear with the hearing aids that
does not cause audio feedback, and that is comfortable to wear with the
hearing aids.  Do you have any recommendations for headset microphones for
this situation?

 

Thank you!

 

Shannon

 

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Student Service Coordinator



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