An
earmold (ear mold
british ear mould or earmould) is a device worn inserted into the
earThe ear is the organ that detects sound. The vertebrate ear shows a common biology from fish to humans, with variations in structure according to order and species. It not only acts as a receiver for sound, but plays a major role in the sense of balance and body position...
for sound conduction or ear protection. Earmolds are anatomically shaped and can be produced in different sizes for general use or specially cast from particular ear forms. As a conductor, it improves sound transmission to
eardrumThe tympanic membrane , is a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear. Its function is to transmit sound from the air to the ossicles inside the middle ear. The malleus bone bridges the gap between the eardrum and the other ossicles...
s. This is an essential feature to diminish feedback paths in
hearing aidA hearing aid is an electroacoustic body worn apparatus which typically fits in or behind the wearer's ear, and is designed to amplify and modulate sound for the wearer. Earlier devices, known as an "ear trumpet" or "ear horn", were passive funnel-like amplification cones designed to gather sound...
s and assure better intelligibility in noisy-environment communication.
Discussion
Ask a question about 'Earmold' Start a new discussion about 'Earmold' Answer questions from other users |
An
earmold (ear mold
british ear mould or earmould) is a device worn inserted into the
earThe ear is the organ that detects sound. The vertebrate ear shows a common biology from fish to humans, with variations in structure according to order and species. It not only acts as a receiver for sound, but plays a major role in the sense of balance and body position...
for sound conduction or ear protection. Earmolds are anatomically shaped and can be produced in different sizes for general use or specially cast from particular ear forms. As a conductor, it improves sound transmission to
eardrumThe tympanic membrane , is a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear. Its function is to transmit sound from the air to the ossicles inside the middle ear. The malleus bone bridges the gap between the eardrum and the other ossicles...
s. This is an essential feature to diminish feedback paths in
hearing aidA hearing aid is an electroacoustic body worn apparatus which typically fits in or behind the wearer's ear, and is designed to amplify and modulate sound for the wearer. Earlier devices, known as an "ear trumpet" or "ear horn", were passive funnel-like amplification cones designed to gather sound...
s and assure better intelligibility in noisy-environment communication. The main goal in wearing earmolds is to attain better user comfort and efficiency. Earmolds (and their tubes) often turn yellow and stiff with age, and thus need replacement on a regular basis
http://www.bernafon-us.com/eprise/main/_downloads/10_UK_English/SWISSEAR/Consumers/9567521000_SE_BTE_IFU_UK.pdfhttp://www.familyaud.com/hearing-faq.html.