What is Frequency Compression, and how does it work in Unitron hearing aids?
For individuals with severe high-frequency hearing loss, sounds such as /s/, /sh/, bird chirps, or phone rings may remain inaudible even with standard hearing aid amplification.
Unitron’s Frequency Compression feature shifts these high-frequency sounds to lower frequency ranges where hearing is better, making them audible again. This technology is available in advanced models such as Moxi Vivante and Stride Vivante, with the second-generation Frequency Compression 2 offering enhanced performance.
✅ Benefits of Frequency Compression:
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Improves perception of speech consonants like /s/ and /sh/
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Enhances speech clarity, especially in noisy environments
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Restores parts of the environmental sounds that were previously inaudible
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Suitable for individuals with severe high-frequency hearing loss
Advanced Settings in TrueFit Software:
The TrueFit fitting software allows precise customization of Frequency Compression 2. Parameters such as “consonant clarity” and “vowel quality” enable the audiologist to tailor the hearing aid to the unique needs of each user.
