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Audiometers; Audiometric Booths
PurposeAudiometers measure and characterize hearing loss
by determining an individual’s hearing threshold (thelowest audible sound to which the individual will re-spond 50% of the time) for pure tones and speech andthen comparing that threshold with a standard rangeof normal threshold values. These normal audiometricthreshold values represent the mean lowest level at
which a group of young adults can detect a selectedsound.
Hearing loss can result from lesions anywhere alongthe auditory tract. When the outer and/or middle earis affected, the hearing loss is termed conductive; whenthe inner ear or auditory nerves are affected, it istermed sensorineural. Abnormal conditions that cancause a conductive hearing loss include obstruction ofthe outer ear canal (e.g., foreign mass, swelling), neo-plasms, congenital malformation, perforated tym-panic membrane, disruption or fixation of the ossicles(bones of the middle ear), and fluid and scarring in themiddle ear. Abnormal conditions that can cause asensorineural hearing loss include congenital malfor-mation, head trauma, exposure to intense noise, drug-induced toxicity, genetic factors, aging, infectiousdiseases, and neural tumors. Audiometry aids in diag-nosis of otologic and/or neurologic hearing loss andselection of therapy.
Pure-tone audiometry measures hearing sensitivity(hearing threshold) for a series of single-frequency sig-nals chosen from the normal range of human hearing.Although this method can assess the degree of hearingloss, it cannot characterize the extent of impaired
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Scope of this Product ComparisonThis Product Comparison covers pure-tone audi-ometers used in routine testing and screening forhearing threshold, as well as pure-tone audiome-ters with speech audiometry capabilities. Alsocovered are portable and nonportable single- anddouble-room audiometric booths that have eithersingle- or double-wall construction.
Tympanometers, middle-ear analyzers, audi-tory evoked-potential units, and newborn hear-ing screening devices are excluded. See theProduct Comparisons titled RECORDERS,GRAPHIC, EVOKED POTENTIAL; ELECTROMYO-GRAPHS; ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPHS and AUDI-TORY FUNCTION SCREENING DEVICES, NEWBORN.
UMDNS informationThis Product Comparison covers the followingdevice terms and product codes as listed inECRI’s Universal Medical Device NomenclatureSystem™ (UMDNS™):
• Audiometers [10-228]
• Audiometric Booths [10-229]
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speech discrimination (understanding of speech).Speech audiometry measures hearing sensitivity forspoken material. In addition, spoken material can beused to test for speech discrimination.
Audiometric booths provide a consistent and con-trolled acoustic environment and keep backgroundnoise at an acceptably low level to provide a calibratedacoustic test area for clinical audiometry or research.
Principles of operationAudiometers
In the normal ear, sound waves travel through airin the outer ear and cause bones in the middle ear tovibrate. The inner ear converts these mechanical vi-brations to hydraulic energy and ultimately to animpulse that is transmitted along the auditory nerveto the brain, where it is perceived as sound.
When a patient has a suspected hearing loss, aphysician may order an audiometric analysis; screen-ing and diagnostic testing are then directed by theaudiologist. The conventional procedure for determin-ing hearing threshold begins with familiarizing thepatient with the stimulus. The test proceeds accordingto a protocol recommended by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; the protocol requiresa fixed number of positive responses to stimuli (puretones or speech) presented in sequences of increasingintensity.
The weakest sound heard at a selected frequency isthe hearing level in decibels (dB HL) for that particularfrequency. This is a relative value; the intensity refer-ence is 0 dB HL, or audiometric 0, which correspondsto the average threshold response (for a normal inten-sity range of -10 to +25 dB HL) of a group of 18- to25-year-olds with no otologic pathology. The sensitiv-ity of the normal ear varies with frequency; therefore,0 dB HL represents different levels of sound pressureat different frequencies. (Minus dB HL readings indi-cate that hearing sensitivity is greater for that particu-lar frequency than for the average value.)
Pure-tone audiometers typically generate a series offrequencies between 125 and 8,000 Hz, depending onthe type of test and audiometer. The American Na-tional Standards Institute (ANSI) specifies three cate-gories of audiometers — wide, limited, and narrowrange — based on the range of frequencies, soundpressure levels, and testing capabilities available.Only wide-range audiometers can be used for bothpure-tone and speech testing.
In a pure-tone audiometer, single-frequency tonesare produced by an audio oscillator. An attenuator dial
controls the intensity changes within a specified range,typically from 0 to 90 dB HL. Signals can be deliveredin a continuous or pulsed (interrupted) mode; pulsedtones appear to be more useful when testing childrenor patients with tinnitus (ringing in the ear). Micro-processor-based units give the examiner the option ofdelivering the signal manually or automatically, usinga programmed presentation sequence. An interrupterswitch is used to insert or stop a signal. The examinerdirects the signal to earphones or to a bone-conductionvibrator. The patient may use hand signals or a hand-switch to respond to a tone that has been heard. Bothair- and bone-conduction pure-tone testing must beperformed to determine whether hearing loss is con-ductive, sensorineural, or both.
Pure tones are directed to earphones to test air-conduction hearing, which relies on the action of theouter, middle, and inner ear and neural pathways. Theelectrical signal from the audiometer is transformedinto vibrations within an earphone’s diaphragm thatgenerate a sound of a frequency and amplitude (dB)proportional to the electrical signal. The examiner cantest the left ear, right ear, or both. The thresholdsearch protocol is performed for a fixed series of fre-quencies in each ear. Results are recorded in a graphicand/or tabular format called an audiogram (see Fig. 1).
Bone-conduction hearing relies solely on the actionof the inner ear and neural pathways. Pure tones aredirected to a bone-conduction vibrator placed on theforehead or the mastoid process behind the ear. Theelectrical signal from the audiometer creates vibra-tions within a plastic shell in the vibrator. As thevibrations are transferred to the skull, the inner ear isstimulated directly as a result of bone distortion andindirectly as a result of inputs received from outer- andmiddle-ear vibrations. Some instruments record air-and bone-conduction data on the same graph or table,while others show the data on separate audiograms.
The procedure for bone-conduction testing is basi-cally the same as that for air-conduction testing. Ide-ally, both should be performed in an audiometricbooth; however, when this kind of room is unavailable,testing should be performed in quiet surroundingswith minimal background noise. Some instrumentsfeature a two-way microphone built into the earphoneheadset to permit communication between the patientand the examiner when the patient is isolated in anaudiometric booth.
In conductive hearing loss, air-conduction thresh-olds are less sensitive (higher) than bone-conductionthresholds. In sensorineural hearing loss, both air- andbone-conduction thresholds are equal and elevated(hearing is below normal). When hearing loss is
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“mixed” (both conductive and sensorineural), air- andbone-conduction thresholds are again elevated; how-ever, air-conduction thresholds are less sensitive thanbone-conduction thresholds. Bone-conduction testingis sometimes used in lieu of air-conduction testing foryoung children, who cannot provide reliable pure-tonethresholds.
Speech audiometry measures the sound levels atwhich speech is detected and individual words aredistinguished from one another. Spoken material isintroduced as an input signal to the audiometer froma microphone, phonograph, tape recorder, or compactdisc. The signal is intensified in an amplifier andmonitored by a volume units meter. Intensity range iscalibrated in dB HL and is controlled with an attenu-ator as in pure-tone audiometry. The examiner directsthe signal to earphones or through a second amplifierto loudspeakers. An ear-selector control may also beused to direct the signal to the left or right earphoneonly.
Most testing is done through air-conduction ear-phones. Sensitivity for speech is determined using aspeech reception threshold (SRT) test. Thresholdsearch protocols are similar to those used for pure-toneaudiometry. The second component of speechaudiometry is the speech discrimination test (SDT),
which assesses the patient’s ability to understandmonosyllabic words at suprathreshold (above thresh-old) intensities. Patients with severe inner ear diseasecannot distinguish between similar words, even atthese high sound levels.
When earphones are not practical — for example,when young children are being tested — free-fieldtesting is used. The patient is placed equidistantbetween two loudspeakers in a sound-isolation room.Warble tones (tones with specific modulation rates),narrow-band noise (tones of several frequencies ofequal intensity), or spoken material is used as theauditory signal.
The shape of audiometric curves can be very usefulin diagnosing certain types of hearing loss when othermethods of clinical and laboratory analysis are unsuc-cessful. For example, patients with hereditary domi-nant mid- and low-frequency sensorineural loss showno evidence of pathology aside from their charac-teristic audiograms (see Fig. 2). Audiometric testing ofsiblings provides confirmation of this diagnosis.
When the nontest ear is suspected of responding tothe test signal, it must be masked. One of three typesof masking is applied to the earphone correspondingto the nontest ear: white noise, pink noise, or narrow-band noise. White noise consists of a wide range of
Figure 1. Examples of pure-tone air-conduction audiograms: (A) X-Y graph ( ● = right ear, ▲= left ear), (B) bargraph (hearing threshold level in dB, across; frequency in Hz, down), and (C) table format (L/dB, R/dB = hearingthreshold level in dB of left and right ears, respectively). Bar graph (B) and table (C) courtesy of Tremetrics Inc.
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frequencies with uniform loudness and is used to masktones or speech. Pink noise is similar to white noiseexcept that it consists of a higher proportion of lowerfrequencies and is used to mask speech alone. Narrow-band noise consists only of frequencies close to the onesbeing tested and is used to mask pure tones. Properapplication of masking is complex, especially when thehearing loss is mixed or if only one ear has a severesensorineural loss. Masking intensity is usually quan-tified in decibels sound pressure level (dB SPL).
Audiometric booths
The walls of audiometric booths consist of steelpanels on the outside, sound-absorbing perforatedsteel panels on the inside, and an incombustible acous-tic insulating material (e.g., fiberglass) in between.
Single-wall booths are constructed from a singlewall and a layer of sound-absorbing material and areused primarily for pure-tone air-conduction testing.Double-wall booths employ “booth inside a booth” con-struction in which the walls of the inner examinationbooth are separated from the outer panels by an airspace; this design further reduces outside noise inter-ference and is preferred for bone-conduction, sound-field, and speech testing. Single- or double-wallconstruction can be used in both single- and double-room configurations.
Single-room booths (see Fig. 3) isolate the subjectfrom the environment, but not the examiner. Mostaudiometry can be performed in a single-room booth;the exception is live-voice speech testing. Double-roombooths (see Fig. 4) consist of two connecting rooms (acontrol room and an exam room) that isolate the exam-iner and subject from the environment and also fromeach other. Either a single or double wall (dependingon the booth construction) separates the two rooms andincorporates a window consisting of several layers ofglass. Windows should provide visual contact betweenexaminer and subject but obscure the subject’s view ofany distracting activities in the control room. Win-dows are also present in the walls of a single-roombooth and may be present in the external walls of adouble-room booth to allow the inside of the booth tobe viewed from the outside.
Single-wall booths have one door, opening outward;double-wall booths have a second door, opening in-ward, which is mounted on the same frame. Somedouble-room configurations offer an optional single ordouble door between the control and test rooms. Vibra-tion isolators underneath the booth keep floor vibra-tions and sound transmission to a minimum. Aspecially designed forced-air system can minimize ven-tilation noise.
Portable booths are single-wall structures and moveon locking casters. They may also come with vibrationisolators and ventilation systems. Larger, nonportablebooths come in kits that include prewired wall, floor,and roof sections; wall and corner joiners; acousticfilling material; and a ventilation system — manyportable booths come completely assembled. Somesmaller portable booths are designed to be disassem-bled for carrying from one testing location to another.
Reported problemsReliable audiometric measurement depends on
equipment calibration, the test environment, patientcooperation, and examiner performance. All audiomet-ric equipment must be calibrated according to inter-national standards. However, calibration and testresults are invalid if the test is not performed in theproper environment. Background noise levels mustnot exceed those prescribed by organizations such asANSI, and visual distractions, ventilation, and tem-perature must be controlled. Finally, the room shouldbe set up so that the patient cannot see what theexaminer is doing with the audiometer while the testis being performed.
ECRI has received no reports of safety problemsunique to audiometric booths. Single-wall booths canbe constructed of optional fireproof panels and doors;the inner panels and doors of double-wall booths canalso be made of fireproof material.
Earphones should be in proper condition: padsshould be soft, pliable, and free of cracks. Cords shouldalso be checked to make sure that the left and rightearphones are connected to the correct earjacks. Ear-phones that are designed and calibrated for use withone audiometer should not be used with other audi-ometers because they may not reproduce the sameauditory signal sent by the audiometer.
Booths with fluorescent lighting must have thelight’s starter mounted on the outside of the examina-tion room because starters produce a hum that mayinterfere with testing. In addition, windows musthave moisture-absorbing materials between the panesto prevent fogging. If the booth has a step, a rampmust be provided for subjects in wheelchairs or onstretchers. Because doors must be solid and close withan acoustic seal, they are often very heavy.
Purchase considerationsSome audiometers feature software that assesses
the hearing level by comparing it to age-related valuesfrom the general population. Software is availablethat allows the user to design a format that can
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accommodate a large amount of patient (and company)data or to customize test protocols to fit the individualpatient’s needs and capabilities. Some audiometersprovide a graphic output of results for threshold test-ing, and several units can store a limited number ofaudiograms in nonvolatile memory.
Multichannel audiometers are available that canexamine several people at once. Each channel of a
group audiometer is programmed to administer a com-plete series of tests to each individual; all channels arelinked to a central control channel through which theexaminer can set the test parameters and initiatetesting. Special software programs compare the indi-vidual’s hearing threshold to a normal range of values(adjusted for age and exposure to noise) — for exam-ple, from an employee’s occupational group. (Manycompanies require their employees to undergo regular
Figure 2. Audiometric curves for hereditary dominant midfrequency sensorineural hearing loss (A) and hereditarydominant low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss (B). Air-, bone-conduction: �= right ear, ★ = left ear.
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audiometric testing as part of a hearing-conservationprogram. Multichannel audiometers enable compa-nies to perform time- and cost-effective on-site testingof the workforce.)
An audiometric booth must be large enough to ac-commodate the examiner and the subject, as well asany equipment, attendants, or family members pre-sent during testing. In addition, booth selection shoulddepend on the amount of sound reduction needed in aspecific environment to meet standards for audiomet-ric testing. Where a high level of ambient noise exists,even double-wall booths may not meet the require-ments for background noise levels at the lower testingfrequencies (250 and 500 Hz) during testing withoutearphones.
Users should consider a booth’s percent of harmonicdistortion, memory size, calibration accuracy, and in-cluded standard functions. Various suppliers includeoptional parts such as noise-reduction headsets/insertphones, external power amplifiers, computer cables,microphones, software, memory cards, and servicemanuals. Check to see if the warranty includes ahotline service for any technical problems and/or userdifficulty.
Stage of developmentMicroprocessor-based units have automated most
test procedures and hearing-threshold calculations.Certain computerized units have validity checks withintheir operational programs that repeat the signal for agiven frequency and compare the two responses. PC(personal computer)-based audiometers that can beused with notebook, desktop, or networked systems arealso available. These systems may have features suchas graphical displays of results, warnings, and referrallevels; use of disk drives for storage; and connection toa printer to obtain additional records.
To ensure that the delivered frequency closely cor-responds to the displayed or selected frequency inpure-tone testing, several manufacturers use quartzcrystals in their audiometers to stabilize the circuitfrequency of sound transmitters; quartz control of sig-nal timing has also improved synchronization of tonepresentation and masking.
For instances in which standard tests are beingused in different ways (e.g., bone-conduction testing inspeech audiometry), calibration standards are stillbeing developed.
Tympanometers, middle-ear analyzers, and audi-tory-evoked response units have been developed thattest certain parts of the ear and auditory nerve to
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gather more specific information about the nature of ahearing problem. More sensitive and specialized testshave been created for these instruments to enhancediagnosis and monitor the results of rehabilitativetherapy.
Audiometric booths are a widely accepted compo-nent of the instrumentation used in clinical diagnosisof hearing disorders. With the increasing availabilityof smaller portable models, additional applicationsmay develop. There have been no recent changes inthe technology of these rooms, and none are foresee-able in the near future.
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Standards and guidelines
Note: Although every effort is made to ensure that thefollowing list is comprehensive, please note that otherapplicable standards may exist. In addition to the stand-ards listed below, there are many other guidelines andlaws governing audiologic screening; consult ECRI’sHealthcare Standards Directory for more information.
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Method for manual pure-tone threshold audiometry[standard]. ANSI S3.21-1978. 1978 (reaffirmed1986).
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Supplier information
Chart A: Audiometers
Ambco
Ambco Electronics [102475]15052 Redhill Ave Suite DTustin CA 92680-6525Phone: (714) 259-7930, (800) 345-1079Fax: (714) 259-1688E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.ambco.com
Amplimedical
Amplaid BiomedicalDiv Amplimedical SpA [408757]via Gaetano Donizetti 12/14I-20090 Assago MIItalyPhone: 39 (02) 45790333Fax: 39 (02) 45790340E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.amplifon.it
Amplivox
Amplivox Ltd [178837]29-30 Station ApproachKidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JDEnglandPhone: 44 (1865) 842411Fax: 44 (1865) 841853E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.amplivox.ltd.uk
Castle
Castle Group Ltd [324542]Salter RoadCayton Low Road Industrial EstateScarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UZEnglandPhone: 44 (1723) 584250Fax: 44 (1723) 583728E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.castlegroup.co.uk
Danplex
Danplex A/S [358436]Maarkaervej 2aPostboks 9013DK-2630 TaastrupDenmarkPhone: 45 (72) 111555Fax: 45 (72) 111548E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.danplex.dk
Decos
Decos Medical Systems bv [391295]Bonnikeplein 24-26NL-2201 XA NoordwijkThe NetherlandsPhone: 31 (71) 3640712Fax: 31 (71) 3620833E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.decosmedical.nl
Eckstein
Eckstein Brothers Inc [101231]2807 Oregon Court Suite D5Torrance CA 90503Phone: (310) 783-0902Fax: (310) 783-0927E-mail: [email protected]
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Electronic Patzig
Electronic Patzig GmbHNiedersedlitzer Platz 6bD-01259 DresdenGermanyPhone: 49 (351) 448640Fax: 49 (351) 4486420E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.electronicpatzig.de
Entomed
Entomed AB [157537]Bariumgatan 29S-213 64 MalmoSwedenPhone: 46 (40) 210090Fax: 46 (40) 210099E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.entomed.se
EYMASA
EYMASA-Incotron SL [354740]Alegre de Dalt 65-67E-08024 BarcelonaSpainPhone: 34 (93) 2105655Fax: 34 (93) 2190253E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eymasa.com
Frye
Frye Electronics Inc [101276]9826 SW Tigard StPO Box 23391Tigard OR 97281-3391Phone: (503) 620-2722, (800) 547-8209Fax: (503) 639-0128E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.frye.com
GM Instruments
GM Instruments Ltd [177196]Unit 6 Ashgrove WorkshopsAshgrove RdKilwinning, Strathclyde KA13 6PUScotlandPhone: 44 (1294) 554664Fax: 44 (1294) 551154Internet: http://www.gm_instruments.com
Grason-Stradler
Grason-Stadler IncVIASYS Healthcare NeuroCare Group [102263]5225 Verona Rd Bldg 2Madison WI 53711-4495Phone: (608) 441-2323, (800) 700-2282Fax: (608) 441-2234E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.grason-stadler.com
Interacoustics
Interacoustics A/S [150984]Drejervaenget 8DK-5610 AssensDenmarkPhone: 45 (63) 713555Fax: 45 (63) 713522E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.interacoustics.dkInteracoustics USA9675 West 76th StreetEden Prairie MN 55344Phone: (952) 278-4437, (800) 947-6334Fax: (952) 903-4100E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.interacoustics-us.com
Madsen
MadsenA GN Otometrics Co [102981]8100 Bloomington FrwyBloomington MN 55420-1036Phone: (952) 769-8109, (800) 362-3736Fax: (952) 769-8101E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.madsen.comMadsen Electronics (Denmark) [139621]Markaervej 2APostboks 119DK-2630 TaastrupDenmarkPhone: 45 (72) 111555Fax: 45 (72) 111348E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.madsen.com
Maico
Maico Diagnostics [348943]9675 W 76th StEden Prairie MN 55344Phone: (952) 941-4200, (888) 941-4201Fax: (952) 903-4200E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.maico-diagnostics.com
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Maico Diagnostic GmbH [236957]Rohrdamn 7D-13629 BerlinGermanyPhone: 49 (30) 38629491Fax: 49 (30) 38629499E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.maico-diagnostic.de
Mediroll
Mediroll Medico-technical Ltd [287831]Fueredi utca 98H-4032 DebrecenHungaryPhone: 36 (52) 534447Fax: 36 (52) 534446E-mail: [email protected]: http://web.axelero.hu/mediroll
Micro Audiometrics
Micro Audiometrics Corp [108789]655 Keller RdMurphy NC 28906-5889Phone: (828) 644-0771, (800) 729-9509Fax: (828) 644-0772E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.microaud.com
Monitor
Monitor Instruments Inc [106938]437 Dimmocks Mill RdHillsborough NC 27278-2300Phone: (919) 732-5400, (800) 853-6785Fax: (919) 732-6153E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.monitorinstrumentsinc.com
Nagashima
Nagashima Medical Instruments Co Ltd [155887]24-1 Hongo 5-chomeBunkyo-kuTokyo 113JapanPhone: 81 (3) 38121271
Qualitone
Qualitone [103650]4931 W 35th StMinneapolis MN 55416-2611Phone: (612) 927-7161, (800) 328-3897Fax: (612) 927-0976
Sibelmed
Sibel SA [177708]Rossello 500E-08026 BarcelonaSpainPhone: 34 (93) 4360007Fax: 34 (93) 4361611E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sibelmed.es
Siemens Hearing
Siemens Hearing Instruments IncSub Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc [101715]10 Constitution AvePiscataway NJ 08855Phone: (732) 562-6600, (800) 766-4500Fax: (732) 562-6696Internet: http://www.siemens-hearing.com
Singer
Singer Medical Products Inc [106865]790 Maple LnBensenville IL 60106-1513Phone: (630) 860-6500, (800) 422-4885Fax: (630) 860-3672E-mail: [email protected]
Tremetrics
Tremetrics9675 West 76th StreetEden Prairie MN 55344Phone: (952) 941-4200, (888) 941-4201Fax: (952) 903-4200E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.tremetrics.com
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Acoustair
Acoustair [321007]Postbus 1NL-2750 AA MoerkapelleThe NetherlandsPhone: 31 (79) 5931341Fax: 31 (79) 5931317E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.acoustair.com
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Acoustic
Acoustic Systems [104980]415 E St Elmo RdAustin TX 78745Phone: (512) 444-1961, (800) 749-1460Fax: (512) 444-2282E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.acousticsystems.com
Amplifon
Amplaid BiomedicalDiv Amplimedical SpA [408757]via Gaetano Donizetti 12/14I-20090 Assago MIItalyPhone: 39 (02) 45790333Fax: 39 (02) 45790340E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.amplifon.it
Eckel
Eckel Industries of Canada Ltd [156138]100 Allison AvePO Box 776Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0CanadaPhone: (613) 543-2967, (800) 563-3574Fax: (613) 543-4173E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eckel.ca
EYMASA
EYMASA-Incotron SL [354740]Alegre de Dalt 65-67E-08024 BarcelonaSpainPhone: 34 (93) 2105655Fax: 34 (93) 2190253E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eymasa.com
IAC
Industrial Acoustics Co [102440]1160 Commerce AveBronx NY 10462Phone: (718) 931-8000Fax: (718) 863-1138E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.industrialacoustics.com
Industrial Acoustics Co GmbH [235118]Solweg 17D-41372 NiederkruechtenGermanyPhone: 49 (2163) 99910Fax: 49 (2163) 999123E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.iac-gmbh.de
Industrial Acoustics Co Ltd [235119]IAC HouseMoorside RoadWinchester, Hampshire SO23 7USEnglandPhone: 44 (1962) 873000Fax: 44 (1962) 873111E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.iacl.co.uk
Nagashima
Nagashima Medical Instruments Co Ltd [155887]24-1 Hongo 5-chomeBunkyo-kuTokyo 113JapanPhone: 81 (3) 38121271
Sibelmed
Sibel SA [177708]Rossello 500E-08026 BarcelonaSpainPhone: 34 (93) 4360007Fax: 34 (93) 4361611E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sibelmed.es
Tremetrics
Tremetrics9675 West 76th StreetEden Prairie MN 55344Phone: (952) 941-4200, (888) 941-4201Fax: (952) 903-4200E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.tremetrics.com
About the chart specificationsAbbreviations:
ABLB — Alternating binaural loudness balance
ANSI — American National Standards Institute
BS — British Standard
CD — Compact disc player
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CE mark — Conformite Europeene mark
DIN — Deutsches Institut fuer Normung
DLF — Difference limen frequency (warble)
DLI — Difference limen intensity
EN — European Norm
FDA — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
HL — Hearing level
IEC — International Electrotechnical Commission
ISO — International Organization for Standardi-zation
JIS — Japanese Industrial Standards
LCD — Liquid crystal display
LED — Light-emitting diode
MDD — Medical Devices Directive
Mic — Microphone
MLB — Masking loudness balance
Ni-Cd — Nickel-cadmium
OSHA — U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Ad-ministration
PC — Personal computer
SAL — Sensorineural acuity level
SISI — Short increment sensitivity index
SPL — Sound pressure level
UCL — Uncomfortable loudness level
UL — Underwriters Laboratories
Chart A: Audiometers
Type: Refers to wide-, limited-, or narrow-range audi-ometers as defined in the ANSI S3.6 standard.Wide-range audiometers provide the widest rangeof capabilities and test frequencies and are recom-mended for clinical diagnostic purposes (i.e., whereair- and bone-conduction testing, speech-threshold
testing, and masking are employed in a sound-iso-lation room). For pure-tone testing, when portabil-ity is important (e.g., testing adults in industry),limited-range audiometers are sufficient. Theseaudiometers produce tones of 500, 1,000, 2,000,3,000, 4,000, and 6,000 Hz, with an intensity rangefrom 10 to 70 dB HL. Narrow-range audiometerswith a more limited selection of frequencies andintensities are used only with pure-tone testing inscreening situations.
Chart B: Audiometric BoothsVibration isolators: Rails incorporated into floor con-
struction that provide uniform weight distributionthroughout the floor and thereby reduce vibrationswithin the room.
Jack panel: The type and number of clinical phoneoutlets provided on a prewired panel.
Ventilation, m3/min (ft3/min): The amount of airpumped into and exhausted from the exam room.
Note: The data in the charts derive from suppli-ers’ specifications and have not been verified throughindependent testing by ECRI or any other agency.Because test methods vary, different products’ specifi-cations are not always comparable. Moreover, prod-ucts and specifications are subject to frequent changes.ECRI is not responsible for the quality or validity ofthe information presented or for any adverse conse-quences of acting on such information.
When reading the charts, keep in mind that, unlessotherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplierdiscounts. And although we try to indicate whichfeatures and characteristics are standard and whichare not, some may be optional, at additional cost.
For those models whose prices were supplied to usin currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have alsolisted the conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate com-parison among models. However, keep in mind thatexchange rates change often.
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Chart A: Audiometers
MODEL AMBCO AMBCO AMBCO AMPLIMEDICAL
650 A 1000 + Otoscreen 2500 Automatic Amplaid A127Storage
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
TYPE Limited range Wide range Wide range Basic
Speech No No No No
CONFIGURATION Portable Portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 250-8,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction NA NA NA No
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz 0 to +90 0 to +90 0 to +95 -10 to +80@ 1,000 Hz 0 to +90 0 to +90 0 to +95 -10 to +100@ 8,000 Hz 0 to +90 0 to +90 0 to +95 -10 to +80Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 1,000 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 4,000 Hz NA NA NA NAGraduations NA NA NA NA
Masking, noise type NA NA NA No
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
Bone vibratorType NA NA NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA NA NAMasking, noise type NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-49, EARtone 3ACushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural MX-41
SPECIAL TESTS None specified Sequential screen- None specified AC steady anding, accurate, pulsed pure tones,fast screening, warble, LCD, noisedigital enclosures; optional
external portableprinter
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MODEL AMBCO AMBCO AMBCO AMPLIMEDICAL
650 A 1000 + Otoscreen 2500 Automatic Amplaid A127Storage
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 105-125/220 120/220 120/220 110/240,
50/60 HzBattery/type AB None None None
Volts 9 NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 22.9 x 33 x 15.2 24.1 x 29.2 x 16.5 24.1 x 29.2 x 16.5 36 x 28 x 12(9 x 13 x 6) (9.5 x 11.5 x 6.5) (9.5 x 11.5 x 6.5) (14 x 11 x 5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.8 (4) 3.2 (7) 3.2 (7) 1.8 (4.1)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $735 $795 $1,975 From $1,200
Warranty 5 years 5 years 5 years 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 1 week 1 week 1 week 30 days
Fiscal year May to April May to April May to April January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Carrying case. Digital LED display; Microprocessor Noise enclosures;Meets requirements front-panel membrane controlled; stores LCD display;of ANSI. switches. 540 tests; fully external printer and
Meets requirements automatic, semiauto- carrying case; dataof ANSI. matic, or manual storage and
testing; computer transfer; built-incompatible. Meets memory for 256requirements of patients, bothANSI; OSHA ears; RS232 port;compliant. transfer to Amplaid
A.S.A. database(Windows); NOAHcompatible. Meetsrequirements ofof IEC 601-1 Class IType B and EMC.
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MODEL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL
Amplaid A137 Amplaid A171S Amplaid A177 Amplaid A177 Plus
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Limited range Limited range Wide range Wide range
Speech No Yes Yes Yes
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 125-12,000 125-8,000 125-8,000
Bone conduction 250-8,000 250-6,000 250-8,000 250-8,000
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +120 -10 to +120 -10 to +120 -10 to +120@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 5 5 5 1, 2, and 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +50 -10 to +50 -10 to +50 -10 to +50@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +80 -10 to +70 -10 to +80 -10 to +80@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +80 -10 to +70 -10 to +80 -10 to +80Graduations 5 5 5 1, 2, and 5
Masking, noise type Narrow band, white Narrow band Narrow band, white Narrow band, white
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +95 dB HL 0 to +90 dB HL -10 to +95 dB HL -10 to +95 dB HL
Bone vibratorType B-71 B-71 B-71 B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD
Intensity, dB HL NA -10 to +95 -10 to +105 -10 to +105Masking, noise type NA Speech Speech, white Speech, white
Intensity, dB SPL NA +30 to +80 dB HL -10 to +90 dB HL -10 to +90 dB HL
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-49, EARtone 3A TDH-49 TDH-49, EARtone 3A TDH-49, EARtone 3ACushion type MX-41 MX-41 MX-41 MX-41
SPECIAL TESTS AC-BC steady and AC-BC-limited FF, AC-BC pure tones AC-BC-FF pure tonespulsed pure tones, pure tones and speech, and warble, speechwarble, automatic automatic threshold, (monaural andthreshold, ABLB, synchronous dichotic speechsynchronous masking, LCD, noise tests, competingmasking, LCD, noise enclosures speech), ABLB *enclosures
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MODEL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL
Amplaid A137 Amplaid A171S Amplaid A177 Amplaid A177 Plus
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 110/240, 115/230 110/240, 100/240,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 HzBattery/type None None None None
Volts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 36 x 28 x 12 30 x 30 x 14 36 x 28 x 12 36 x 28 x 12(14 x 11 x 5) (11.8 x 11.8 x 5.5) (14 x 11 x 5) (14 x 11 x 5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.9 (4.3) 4.5 (9.9) 1.9 (4.3) 1.9 (4.3)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price From $1,615 $1,795 From $2,600 From $2,260
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Built-in talk- LCD; RS232 port; Built-in talk- Built-in talk-forward mic; single carrying case forward mic; goose- forward mic; goose-insert phone for included; free neck mic; patient neck mic; patientmasking; noise field. Meets mic; single insert mic; single insertenclosures; LCD; requirements of EMC phone for masking; phone for masking;external printer and IEC 601-1 noise enclosures; free-field amplifierand carrying case; Class I Type B. external and speakers; noisedata storage and printer and enclosures; LCD;transfer; built-in carrying case; data external printer andmemory for 128 storage and carrying case; datapatients, both transfer; built-in storage andears; RS232 port; memory for 128 transfer; built-transfer to Amplaid patients, both in memory for 128A.S.A. database ears; RS232 port; patients, both ears;(Windows); NOAH transfer to Amplaid RS232 port; transfercompatible. Meets A.S.A. database to Amplaid A.S.A.requirements of EMC (Windows); Meets database (Windows);and IEC 601-1 Class requirements of EMC NOAH compatible.I Type B. and IEC 601-1 Meets requirements
Class I Type B. of EMC and IEC601-1 Class IType B.
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MODEL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL
Amplaid A311 Amplaid A315 Amplaid A319 Amplaid A728
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Wide range Wide range Limited range
Speech Yes Yes Yes No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop Tabletop Tabletop Tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-12,000 125-12,000 125-20,000 125-12,000
Bone conduction 250-6,000 250-6,000 250-6,000 No
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +105 -10 to +105 -10 to +105 -10 to +85@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +125 -10 to +125 -10 to +125 -10 to +120@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +105 -10 to +105 -10 to +105 -10 to +120Graduations 1, 2, and 5 1, 2, and 5 1, 2, and 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +50 -10 to +50 -10 to +50 NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +80 -10 to +80 -10 to +80 NA@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +80 -10 to +80 -10 to +80 NAGraduations 1, 2, and 5 1, 2, and 5 1, 2, and 5 NA
Masking, noise type Narrow band White, narrow band White, narrow band Narrow band
Intensity, dB SPL 0 to +95 dB EM 0 to +95 dB EM 0 to +95 dB EM -10 to +95 dB HL
Bone vibratorType B-71 B-71 B-71 NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD NA
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +105 -10 to +105 -10 to +105 NAMasking, noise type Speech, white Speech, white Speech, white NA
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +95 dB EM -10 to +95 dB EM -10 to +95 dB EM NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-49, EARtone 3A TDH-49, EARtone 3A TDH-49, EARtone 3A TDH-49Cushion type MX-41 MX-41 MX-41 MX-41
SPECIAL TESTS ABLB, SISI, DLI, ABLB, SISI, DLI, ABLB, SISI, DLI, Automatic and manualtone decay tone decay, MLB, tone decay, MLB, AC threshold without
multifrequency Bekesy, multi- masking, automaticfrequency, high and manual tymp-frequency anometry (226, 678,
800, and 1,000 Hz) *
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Chart A: Audiometers
MODEL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIMEDICAL
Amplaid A311 Amplaid A315 Amplaid A319 Amplaid A728
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 115/230 110/240 110/240 110/240,
50/60 HzBattery/type None None None None
Volts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 49 x 40 x 16 49 x 40 x 20 49 x 40 x 20 49 x 40 x 20(19.3 x 15.7 x 6.3) (19.3 x 15.7 x 7.9) (19.3 x 15.7 x 7.9) (19.3 x 15.7 x 7.9)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 6.8 (15) 8 (17.6) 8 (17.6) 8.5 (18.8)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price From $2,600 From $3,600 From $5,600 From $6,200
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS LCD; RS232 port; LCD; RS232 port; LCD; RS232 port; Diagnostic and high-IASY dedicated chip; parallel output for built-in thermal frequency impedanceoptional free field. external printer; printer; parallel audiometer; built-inMeets requirements optional free field. output for external thermal printer;of EMC and IEC 601-1 Meets requirements printer; IASY LCD; RS232 dataClass I Type BF. of EMC and IEC 601-1 dedicated chip; transfer to Amplaid
Class I Type BF. optional free field. A.S.A. (Windows);Meets requirements also available asof EMC and IEC 601-1 A724 clinicalClass I Type BF. impedance audio-
meter. Meetsrequirements ofEMC and IEC 601-1Class I Type B.
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MODEL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIVOX AMPLIVOX AMPLIVOX
Amplaid AM11 116 240 260
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Limited range Wide range Wide range
Speech Yes No No Yes
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-12,000 250-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 250-6,000 NA 250-8,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +105 -10 to +80 -10 to +90 -10 to +90@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +125 -10 to +100 -10 to +120 -10 to +120@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +105 -10 to +80 -10 to +90 -10 to +90Graduations 1, 2, and 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +50 NA -10 to +30 -10 to +30@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +80 NA -10 to +60 -10 to +60@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +80 NA -10 to +60 -10 to +60Graduations 1, 2, and 5 NA 5 5
Masking, noise type Narrow band NA Narrow, broad Narrow, broad
Intensity, dB SPL 0 to +90 dB EM NA -10 to +100 -10 to +100
Bone vibratorType B-71 NA B-71 B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, CD NA NA Mic, tape
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +105 NA NA -10 to +100Masking, noise type Speech, white NA NA Wide band
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +95 dB EM NA NA -10 to +100
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-49, EARtone 3A TDH-39 TDH-49 TDH-49Cushion type MX-41 Circumaural or Circumaural or Circumaural or
supra-aural supra-aural supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS ABLB, SISI, DLI, None None ABLB, Stenger, pulsetone decay, MLB, and continuous tone,multifrequency, synchronous maskingloudness scaling
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Chart A: Audiometers
MODEL AMPLIMEDICAL AMPLIVOX AMPLIVOX AMPLIVOX
Amplaid AM11 116 240 260
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 115/230 100-110/220-240 100-110/220-240 100-110/220-240
Battery/type None Alkaline Alkaline AlkalineVolts NA 6 6 6
W x D x H, cm (in) 30 x 21 x 7 25 x 17 x 7 25 x 17 x 7 25 x 17 x 7(11.8 x 8.3 x 2.5) (10 x 7 x 2.5) (10 x 7 x 2.5) (10 x 7 x 2.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3 (6.6) 0.73 (1.6) 0.85 (1.82) 0.85 (1.85)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price From $2,600 without $825 $1,912 $2,100
PCWarranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS PC based, Amplaid Carrying case. Meets Carrying case. Meets Carrying case. MeetsASA software relevant BS and IEC relevant BS and IEC relevant BS and IECoperated (Windows); requirements. requirements. requirements.RS232 port; optionalfree field; IASYdedicated chip.Meets requirementsof EMC and IEC 601-1Class I Type BF.
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MODEL AMPLIVOX CASTLE DANPLEX DANPLEX
CA850/3 GA1001 Excalibur AS42 AS52
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Yes Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Limited range Pure tone Limited range Limited range
Speech No No No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 500-8,000 (octave, 125-12,000 250-8,000 (10 125-8,000 (11interoctave bands) frequencies) frequencies)
Bone conduction NA NA NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz NA -20 to +120 -10 to +90 -10 to +90@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +90 -20 to +120 -10 to +90 -10 to +90@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +90 -20 to +120 -10 to +90 -10 to +90Graduations 2-5, 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 1,000 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 4,000 Hz NA NA NA NAGraduations NA NA NA NA
Masking, noise type NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
Bone vibratorType NA NA NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA NA NAMasking, noise type NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 Telephonics TDH-39 TDH-39 *Cushion type Circumaural or TDH-39 Circumaural Circumaural
supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS Automatic Bekesy and None None Continuous, pulse,Hughson-Westlake or warble test tonesgraphics
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Chart A: Audiometers
MODEL AMPLIVOX CASTLE DANPLEX DANPLEX
CA850/3 GA1001 Excalibur AS42 AS52
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 100-110/220-240 220/110 Optional 115/230 Optional 115/230
adapter adapterBattery/type None None 6 AA-LR6-E91-Mignon 8 AA-LR6-E91-Mignon
Volts NA NA 9 (1.5 each) 12 (1.5 each)
W x D x H, cm (in) 33.5 x 26.5 x 8.5 27.5 x 28 x 7.5 26 x 20 x 5.5 30 x 20 x 5.5(13.2 x 10.4 x 3.3) (10.8 x 11 x 3) (10.2 x 7.9 x 2.2) (11.8 x 7.9 x 2.2)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.9 (6.4) 1.6 (3.5) 0.7 (1.6) 0.7 (1.6)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $3,675 £2,540 ($3,750) $750 $885
Warranty 1 year 4 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks ~2 weeks Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December Not specified January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Internal and PC Unit works with most Battery-operated Battery-operateddatabase. Meets notebook, desktop, duration ~40 duration ~18relevant BS and IEC or networked systems hr (constant tone hr (constantrequirements. running on Windows and max output). tone and max out-
3.1, 95, 98, or 00; Meets IEC Pub. 645. put); optionalunlimited storage on Complies with carrying case.NT disk; statistical EN 60601-1-2/ Meets IEC Pub. 645.analysis and report IEC 601-1-2 and Complies withletter generation IEC 601-1. EN 60601-1-2/facility; printout IEC 601-1-2 andof results in A4 IEC 601-1.format. Meets re-quirements of BS5966and 601-1.
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MODEL DANPLEX DANPLEX DANPLEX DANPLEX
AS54 DA63 DA65 SD10
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, exceptUSA
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Yes Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Limited range Wide range Wide range Limited range
Speech No No Yes No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (11 125-8,000 (11 250-12,500 (12 500-4,000 (5frequencies) frequencies) frequencies) frequencies)
Bone conduction NA 250 to 4,000 250-8,000 (8 NA(8 frequencies) frequencies)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +90 -10 to +110 NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +120 +40@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +90 -10 to +100 NAGraduations 5 5 1, 2.5, 5 dB 20
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +35 -10 to +40 NA@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +60 -10 to +80 NA@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +60 -10 to +75 NAGraduations NA 5 1, 2.5, 5 dB NA
Masking, noise type NA Narrow band Narrow band, white NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA 0 to 80 -10 dB to max (for NApure tones, -20 dB)
Bone vibratorType NA B-71 B-71 NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA Tape, CD, mic NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA -10 to +80 NAMasking, noise type NA NA Speech, white, ipsi, NA
or contraIntensity, dB SPL NA NA -10 to +80 NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 * TDH-39 * TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Circumaural Circumaural Circumaural Circumaural
SPECIAL TESTS Continuous, pulse, Continuous, pulse, Stenger, Fowler NAor warble test or warble test tones (ABLB), SISI, mastertones; modified hearing aidHughson-Westlake
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MODEL DANPLEX DANPLEX DANPLEX DANPLEX
AS54 DA63 DA65 SD10
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC Optional 115/230 Optional 115/230 110/220/240 ±10%, NA
adapter adapter 50/60 HzBattery/type 8 AA-LR6-E91-Mignon 8 AA-LR6-E91-Mignon None GF22, R-block
Volts 12 (1.5 each) 12 (1.5 each) NA 9
W x D x H, cm (in) 46 x 20 x 5.5 40 x 20 x 5.5 45 x 29 x 8.5 6.6 x 12 x 2.2(18.1 x 7.9 x 2.2) (15.7 x 7.9 x 2.2) (17.7 x 11.4 x 3.3) (2.6 x 4.7 x 0.9)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.6 (3.5) 0.9 (2) 4.5 (9.9) 0.14 (0.3)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $2,350 $1,950 $2,350 $285
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Battery-operated Battery-operated Optional carrying Calibration accord-duration ~14- duration ~12 case, high frequency ing to ISO 389-1991.18 hr (constant hr (max output, to 16,000 Hz.tone, max output, tone, and masking); Meets IEC Pub. 645.or 100 printouts); IR10 infrared Complies with IECautoscreening receiver module 601-1.functions; for reception ofbuilt-in printer and HandTymp resultsdisplay; optional with IR20 transmit-carrying case; IR10 ter. Meets IECinfrared receiver Pub. 645. Compliesmodule for reception with EN 60601-1-2/of HandTymp results; IEC 601-1-1-2IR20 infrared pat- and IEC 601-1.ient-ID transmitter.Meets IEC Pub. 645.Complies withEN 60601-1-2/IEC 601-1-1-2and IEC 601-1.
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MODEL DANPLEX DECOS ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN
SD50 Audiology 60 390Workstation
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except Worldwide Worldwide WorldwideUSA
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified No Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Submitted Submitted Submitted
TYPE Limited range Wide range Limited range Wide range
Speech Yes Yes No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop Computer driven Portable/tabletop Portable/desk
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-20,000 125-20,000 250-6,000 (octave, 125-8,000interoctave bands) (interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 125-8,000 250-8,000 NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +110 (HDA200) -10 to +100 0 to +70 0 to +90@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +120 (HDA200) -10 to +120 0 to +80 0 to +110@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +105 (HDA200) -10 to +110 NA 0 to +90Graduations 1 or 5 1 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +45 (B-71) -10 to +45 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +75 (B-71) -10 to +75 NA NA@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +75 (B-71) -10 to +75 NA NAGraduations 1 1 NA NA
Masking, noise type NBN and white White, pink, speech, NA NAband, user definable
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +100 -10 to +110 NA NA
Bone vibratorType B-71, optional Octicon A-20 NA NA
Beoton
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Tape, CD, mic CD, mic, hard disk NA NA
Intensity, dB HL Not specified -10 to +120 NA NAMasking, noise type Speech White, pink, speech, NA NA
band, user definableIntensity, dB SPL -10 to +100 -10 to +110 NA NA
(HDA-200)
EARPHONE TYPE HDA-200 * TDH-39 TDH-49 TDH-49Cushion type Circumaural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS SISI, ABLB, Langen- ABLB, tone decay, Screening None specifiedbeck, Stenger, Lus- Stenger, automaticcher, decay, DLF, fletcher indexnoise impulse,Fowler
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MODEL DANPLEX DECOS ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN
SD50 Audiology 60 390Workstation
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 115/230, 60 VA 100-110/220-240 NA 100-130
Battery/type None None 2/alkaline 2/Ni-CdVolts NA NA 1 each (500 mA-hr), 9 each (8 years)
9 V
W x D x H, cm (in) 48 x 37.2 x 15.5 29 x 25 x 6 22.9 x 25.4 x 15.2 17.8 x 25.4 x 33(18.9 x 14.6 x 6.1) (11.4 x 9.8 x 2.4) (9 x 10 x 6) (7 x 10 x 13)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 5.1 (11.2) 3 (6.6) 3.6 (8) 4.5 (10)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $4,880 $6,000 $855 $1,170
Warranty 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified 4 weeks Stock Stock
Fiscal year January to December January to December April to March April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 12 factory pre- PC-controlled audio- Meets requirements Dual power supplyprogrammed tests; logy workstation; of ANSI. (rechargeablepure-tone audiogram; open system with batteries).UCL examination; user-programmed Meets requirementsmonaural speech specialized of ANSI.test; dichotic audiology tests;speech test; network base linkssignal-to-noise to Access, SQLspeech test; RS232 server, and Oracleinterface. Meets with open databaserequirements of DIN definition. MeetsIEC 645-1 (classes requirements of ISO1, 2, and 4), IEC 389, 645, 4870,601-1, and DIN ISO 6189, and 8253.389, 7566, 8796, and45627.
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MODEL ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN
390 MB EB 22 EB 23 EB 47
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Submitted Submitted Submitted Submitted
TYPE Wide-range Infant screen Infant screen Limited rangediagnostic
Speech No No No No
CONFIGURATION Portable/desk Handheld Handheld Portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 500; 1,000; 2,000; 500; 1,000; 2,000; 500; 1,000; 2,000;(interoctave bands) 4,000 4,000 4,000
Bone conduction 250-4,000 NA NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz 0 to +90 NA NA NA@ 1,000 Hz 0 to +110 Not specified Not specified +20/+25/+40/+60@ 8,000 Hz 0 to +90 NA NA NAGraduations 5 Not specified Not specified NA
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz 0 to +45 NA NA NA@ 1,000 Hz 0 to +65 NA NA NA@ 4,000 Hz 0 to +65 NA NA NAGraduations 5 NA NA NA
Masking, noise type White NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL +55 to +90 Not specified Not specified NA
Bone vibratorType B-71 NA NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA Not specified Not specified NAMasking, noise type White Not specified Not specified NA
Intensity, dB SPL 0 to +110 Not specified Not specified NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-49 Speaker Speaker TDH-49Cushion type Supra-aural NA NA Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS None specified Infant hearing Infant hearing Screeningscreener screener
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MODEL ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN
390 MB EB 22 EB 23 EB 47
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 100-130 Not specified Not specified NA
Battery/type 2/Ni-Cd Yes Yes AlkalineVolts 9 each (8 years) 9 9 1 each (500 mA-hr)
W x D x H, cm (in) 17.8 x 25.4 x 33 3.8 x 1.3 x 10.2 3.3 x 1.3 x 11.4 25.4 x 11.4 x 7.6(7 x 10 x 13) (1.5 x 0.5 x 4) (1.3 x 0.5 x 4.5) (10 x 4.5 x 3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 5.1 (12) 0.1 (0.3) 0.2 (0.4) 1 (2.2)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $1,315 $295 $575 $625
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Stock Stock Stock Stock
Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Dual power supply 3,000 Hz white 500, 1,000, 2,000, Meets requirements(rechargeable noise. 4,000 Hz; warble of ANSI.batteries). tone.Meets requirementsof ANSI.
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MODEL ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG
MA 12 MA 14 MA 15 MA 22-1
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Narrow range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech No No Yes Yes
CONFIGURATION Portable Portable Portable Portable/tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 250-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction NA 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to 0@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +30@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +10Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +60 -10 to +60 -10 to +60@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +60 -10 to +60 -10 to +60Graduations NA 5 5 5
Masking, noise type NA Narrow band Narrow band Wide/narrow band
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +80 -10 to +80 -10 to +100,-10 to +110
Bone vibratorType NA KH 70 KH 70 KH 70
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD
Intensity, dB HL NA NA -10 to +110 -10 to +110Masking, noise type NA NA Speech Speech
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA -10 to +110 -10 to +110
EARPHONE TYPE 8105 B2 8105 B2 8106 8106Cushion type Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
SPECIAL TESTS None SISI SISI SISI, Stenger,Fowler, Lombard
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MODEL ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG
MA 12 MA 14 MA 15 MA 22-1
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 230 230 230 230
Battery/type 3/R14 None None NoneVolts 1.5 NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 30 x 22.5 x 5 30 x 22.5 x 5 30 x 22.5 x 5 48 x 33 x 9(11.8 x 8.9 x 2) (11.8 x 8.9 x 2) (11.8 x 8.9 x 2) (18.9 x 13 x 3.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.5 (3.3) 2 (4.4) 2 (4.4) 4 (8.8)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $1,218 $1,867 $2,038 $2,773
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Carrying case Carrying case Carrying case RS232 port for PCincluded. included; free field included; free field connection;
via loudspeaker. via loudspeaker. CENTRONICS forprinter connection;optional carryingcase; monaural anddichotic speech.Meets requirementsof IEC 645 andand ISO 389.
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MODEL ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG
MA 22-2 MA 22-3 MA 32 MA 33
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Wide range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech No Yes Yes Yes
CONFIGURATION Portable/tabletop Portable/tabletop Tabletop Tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) * interoctave bands) * interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) * interoctave bands) * interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +130 -10 to +130 -10 to +130 -10 to +130@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +60 -10 to +60 -10 to +60 -10 to +60@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +60 -10 to +60 -10 to +60 -10 to +60Graduations 5 5 5 5
Masking, noise type Wide/narrow band Wide/narrow band White, narrow band White, narrow band
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +100, -10 to +100, -10 to +100, -10 to +100,-10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110
Bone vibratorType KH 70 KH 70 KH 70 KH 70
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD
Intensity, dB HL NA -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110Masking, noise type NA Speech White, speech White, speech
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110
EARPHONE TYPE HDA-200 8106, HDA-200 Not specified Not specifiedCushion type Not specified Not specified EARtone 3A EARtone 3A
SPECIAL TESTS None specified SISI, Stenger, SISI, Stenger, SISI, Stenger,Fowler, Lombard Luscher, Rainville, Luscher, Rainville,
Fowler, Langenbeck, Fowler, Langenbeck,Carhart, Lombard, Carhart, Lombard,Kingsbury Kingsbury
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MODEL ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG ELECTRONIC PATZIG
MA 22-2 MA 22-3 MA 32 MA 33
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 230 230 230 230
Battery/type None None None NoneVolts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 48 x 33 x 9 48 x 33 x 9 48 x 33 x 9 48 x 33 x 9(18.9 x 13 x 3.5) (18.9 x 13 x 3.5) (18.9 x 13 x 3.5) (18.9 x 13 x 3.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4 (8.8) 4 (8.8) 4 (8.8) 4 (8.8)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $2,831 $3,130 $3,863 $4,439
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS RS232 port for PC RS232 port for PC RS232 port for PC RS232 port for PCconnection; connection; connection; connection; matrixCENTRONICS for CENTRONICS for monaural, dichotic, display; monaural,printer connection; printer connection; ipsilateral talk- dichotic, oroptional carrying monaural and over speech system. ipsilateral talk-case. Meets dichotic speech; Meets requirements over speech system.requirements of optional carrying of IEC 645 and ISO Meets requirementsIEC 645 and ISO 389. case. Meets require- 389. of IEC 645 and
ments of IEC 645 and ISO 389.ISO 389.
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MODEL ELECTRONIC PATZIG ENTOMED ENTOMED EYMASA
MA 33-1 SA 50 * SA 201 * Audios 220
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Limited range Wide range Wide range
Speech Yes No No Yes
CONFIGURATION Tabletop Handheld Tabletop/portable Tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 500-4,000 125-8,000 125-8,000 (octaveinteroctave bands) bands)
Bone conduction 250-8,000 (octave, NA NA 125-8,000 (octaveinteroctave bands) bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 NA -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +130 +20/+30/+40/+60 -10 to +110 -10 to +100@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +110 NA -10 to +100 -10 to +110Graduations 5 10 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +60 NA NA -10 to +70@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +70 NA NA -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +60 NA NA -10 to +70Graduations 5 NA NA 5
Masking, noise type White, narrow band NA NA White, narrow band,noise, speech
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +110 NA NA Not specified
Bone vibratorType KH 70 NA NA B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, CD NA NA Mic, tape
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +110 NA NA -10 to +90Masking, noise type White, speech NA NA White, narrow band,
noise, speechIntensity, dB SPL -10 to +110 NA NA -10 to +90
EARPHONE TYPE Not specified TDH-39 TDH-39, EARtone 3A TDH-39Cushion type EARtone 3A Circumaural Supra-aural Circumaural
SPECIAL TESTS SISI, Stenger, None None BLB, SISILuscher, Rainville,Fowler, Langenbeck,Carhart, Lombard,Kingsbury
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MODEL ELECTRONIC PATZIG ENTOMED ENTOMED EYMASA
MA 33-1 SA 50 * SA 201 * Audios 220
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 230 NA 115/230 220, 50/60 Hz;
110, 50/60 HzBattery/type None 6/F22 None Not specified
Volts NA 9 NA Not specified
W x D x H, cm (in) 48 x 33 x 9 15.2 x 7.6 x 2.5 38.4 x 26.9 x 7.4 46 x 43 x 17(18.9 x 13 x 3.5) (6 x 3 x 1) (15.1 x 10.6 x 2.9) (18.1 x 16.9 x 6.6)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4 (8.8) 0.2 (0.4) 2 (4.4) 12 (26.4)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $4,726 Not specified Not specified $2,705
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS RS232 port for PC Automatic switchoff; Built-in talk- Air and boneconnection; matrix low-battery forward microphone; conduction; vocaldisplay; monaural, indicator; standard software cal- audiometry;dichotic, or headset. ibration; memory for automatic tests;ipsilateral talk- Meets requirements 1 audiogram; modulated signal;over speech system. of ANSI and IEC. optional carrying patient responseMeets requirements case, RS232 inter- control;of IEC 645 and face. Meets re- examinators, head-ISO 389. quirements of ANSI phones, and micro-
and IEC. phones.
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MODEL EYMASA EYMASA EYMASA EYMASA
Audios 330 REDUS 75 REDUS 85 REDUS 95
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Limited range Limited range Limited range
Speech No No No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 250-8,000 (octave 250-8,000 (octave 250-8,000 (octave 250-8,000 (octavebands) bands) bands) bands)
Bone conduction 250-6,000 (octave NA NA 250-6,000bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +40 NA NA -10 to +40@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +60 NA NA -10 to +60@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +60 NA NA -10 to +60Graduations 5 NA 5 5
Masking, noise type White, narrow band, NA NA Not specifiednoise, speech
Intensity, dB SPL Not specified NA NA Not specified
Bone vibratorType B-71 NA NA B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA NA NAMasking, noise type White, narrow band, NA NA NA
noise, speechIntensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Circumaural Circumaural Circumaural Circumaural
SPECIAL TESTS BLB, DLI, MLB, SAL, None Screening and NoneSISI, Lombard, Sten- abbreviated ascend-ger, tone decay ant automatic tests
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MODEL EYMASA EYMASA EYMASA EYMASA
Audios 330 REDUS 75 REDUS 85 REDUS 95
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 220, 50/60 Hz; 110/220 110/220 110/220
110, 50/60 HzBattery/type Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Volts Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
W x D x H, cm (in) 46 x 43 x 17 42.9 x 22.1 x 8.4 42.9 x 22.1 x 8.4 42.9 x 22.1 x 8.4(18.1 x 16.9 x 6.6) (16.9 x 8.7 x 3.3) (16.9 x 8.7 x 3.3) (16.9 x 8.7 x 3.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 12 (26.4) 6 (13.2) 6 (13.2) 6 (13.2)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $3,582 $647 $775 $960
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Air and bone Optional RS232 Optional RS232 Optional RS232conduction; vocal interface, printer, interface, printer, interface, printer,audiometry; carrying case, PC carrying case, PC and carrying case.automatic tests; software, and ex- software, and ex- Meets requirementsmodulated signal; ternal loudspeaker. ternal loudspeaker. of ANSI, IEC 601 andpatient response Meets requirements Meets requirements and 645, and ISOcontrol; of ANSI, IEC of ANSI, IEC 389.examinators, head- 601 and 645, and 601 and 645, andphones, and micro- ISO 389. ISO 389.phones; optionalfree field, highfrequency, peepshow, Bekesy,tinnitus, insert,earphone, externalCD/tape, and vocal.
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MODEL FRYE FRYE GM INSTRUMENTS GRASON-STADLER
FA-10 FA-12 ASRA 2001 GSI 17
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Wide range Wide range Limited range
Speech Yes Yes No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop Tabletop Portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-12,000 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 250-6,000 (octave, 250-6,000 (octave, NA NAinteroctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Continuous, pulsed
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +90 -20 to +90 -10 to +70@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to +120 -20 to +120 -10 to +90@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +90 -20 to +100 -10 to +70Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +45 -10 to +45 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +60 -10 to +70 NA NA@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +60 -10 to +60 NA NAGraduations 5 5 NA NA
Masking, noise type White, narrow band, White, narrow band, NA NAspeech speech
Intensity, dB SPL 110 white, others 110 white, others NA NAvary vary
Bone vibratorType Radioear B-71 Radioear B-71 NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, external (L, R) Mic, external (L, R) NA NA
Intensity, dB HL +95 +95 NA NAMasking, noise type Speech Speech NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +95 -10 to +105 NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39-51 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS Stenger, ABLB, MLB, ABLB, MLB, SISI, Manual/semiautomat- None specifiedSISI are free upon Stenger are free ic and automaticrequest upon request Hughson-Westlake;
pre-/postcomparisonsand statistics
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MODEL FRYE FRYE GM INSTRUMENTS GRASON-STADLER
FA-10 FA-12 ASRA 2001 GSI 17
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 105-132 105-240 100-110/220-240 100, 120, 240
Battery/type None None None Optional Ni-CdVolts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 46.4 x 34.3 x 14 46.4 x 34.3 x 14 28 x 31 x 9 33.7 x 35.6 x 9.5(18.3 x 13.5 x 5.5) (18.3 x 13.5 x 5.5) (11 x 12.2 x 3.5) (13.3 x 14 x 3.8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 5 (11) 5 (11) 3.2 (7.1) 2.5 (5.6)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $3,295 $3,295 $2,900 $810-929
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year from date ofshipment
Delivery time, ARO 2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks Not specified
Fiscal year April to March April to March January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Frequency-specific Frequency-specific Baseline and age- Battery pack.free-field calibra- free-field calibra- related assessments; Meets requirementstion; master tion; master interfaces with any of ANSI, IEC, andhearing-aid curves; hearing-aid curves; IBM or compatible ISO 9001.optional RS232 optional RS232 PC running oninterface carrying interface, carrying Windows 3.1, 95, 98,case, and free-field case, and free-field NT, or 2000. Meetsspeakers; optional speakers; optional requirements ofABLB, SISI, MLB ABLB, SISI, MLB IEC 601-1 and UL.package; dual cali- package; dual cali-bration available bration availablewith insert ear- with insert ear-phones. Meets phones. Meetsrequirements of requirements ofANSI 3.42. ANSI and ISO.
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MODEL GRASON-STADLER GRASON-STADLER GRASON-STADLER GRASON-STADLER
GSI 38 GSI 61 GSI 66 GSI 67
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, Worldwide,except USA except USA
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Limited range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech No Yes No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 125-12,000 (octave, 125-8,000 125-8,000interoctave bands)
Bone conduction NA 250-6,000 (octave, NA 250-8,000interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Both Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +120 -10 to +110 -10 to +110@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 5 1, 2, 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +45 NA -10 to +35@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +70 NA -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +60 NA -10 to +80Graduations NA 1, 2, 5 NA 5
Masking, noise type NA White, narrow band NA Narrow band
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +110 (HL) NA 0 to 95
Bone vibratorType NA B-71 NA B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA Mic, tape, CD NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA -10 to +105 NA NAMasking, noise type NA White, speech NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +115 NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-50P TDH-39, EARtone 3A TDH-39, EARtone 3ACushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Circumaural or Circumaural or
supra-aural supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS None specified ABLB, Doerfler- Automatic test Automatic testStewart, SISI,Stenger
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MODEL GRASON-STADLER GRASON-STADLER GRASON-STADLER GRASON-STADLER
GSI 38 GSI 61 GSI 66 GSI 67
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 100, 120, 240 100, 120, 240 115/230 115/230
Battery/type None None None NoneVolts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 33.4 x 36.8 x 10.9 48.3 x 45.7 x 20.3 38 x 27 x 7 38 x 27 x 7(13.2 x 14.5 x 4.3) (19 x 18 x 8) (15 x 10.6 x 2.8) (15 x 10.6 x 2.8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4.5 (10) 10 (22) 2 (4.4) 2 (4.4)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $2,750-3,550 $5,710-8,000 Not specified Not specified
Warranty 1 year from date of 1 year from date of 1 year 1 yearshipment shipment
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 1-sec tympanometry; Optional free-field Built-in talk- Built-in talk-built-in printer; speakers, built-in forward mic; forward microphone;ipsilateral and amplifiers, optional carrying optional carryingcontralateral reflex computer-interface case, 50-audiogram case, 50-audiogramtesting; many printer port, high- memory with patient memory with patientversions available. frequency audiometry ID, software ID, softwareMeets requirements and insert phones, calibration, calibration,of ANSI, IEC, and HP DeskJet printer, RS232 port. RS232 port.ISO 9001. sound-field speaker
plus booster amplif-ication. Meets re-quirements ofANSI, IEC, andISO 9001.
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MODEL GRASON-STADLER INTERACOUSTICS INTERACOUSTICS INTERACOUSTICS
GSI 68 AD229e AT235 AT235h
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, Worldwide Worldwide Worldwideexcept USA
FDA CLEARANCE No Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Wide range Limited range Limited range
Speech Yes Yes No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 125-8,000 125-8,000 125-8,000
Bone conduction 250-8,000 250-8,000 NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to +120 -10 to +120 -10 to +120@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +110 -10 to +100 -10 to +110Graduations 5 1 or 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +35 -10 to +45 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +70 NA NA@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +80 -10 to +80 NA NAGraduations 5 1 or 5 NA NA
Masking, noise type Narrow band Narrow band, white * NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL 0 to 95 0 to +110 (HL) NA NA
Bone vibratorType B-71 B-71 NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, CD, mic, tape NA NA
CD (2-channel)Intensity, dB HL -10 to +100 -10 to +120 NA NAMasking, noise type Speech Speech NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL 0-100 0 to +110 (HL) NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39, EARtone 3A TDH-39 ** TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Circumaural or MX-41/AR MX-41/AR MX-41/AR
supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS Automatic test ABLB, automatic Automatic threshold Automatic thresholdthreshold (HW), and (HW), tympanometry, (HW), normal andStenger (binaural automatic and manual high probe-tonepure-tone stimu- reflexometry, decay tympanometry, auto-lation) test, eustachian- matic and manual re-
tube function test flexometry, decaytest ***
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MODEL GRASON-STADLER INTERACOUSTICS INTERACOUSTICS INTERACOUSTICS
GSI 68 AD229e AT235 AT235h
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 115/230 100-120 or 200-240, 100-120 or 200-240, 100-120 or 200-240,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 HzBattery/type None None None None
Volts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 48 x 27 x 7 34.5 x 25.5 x 10 36 x 26 x 10 36 x 26 x 10(18.9 x 10.6 x 2.8) (14 x 10 x 4) (14.2 x 10.2 x 4) (14.2 x 10.2 x 4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.7 (6) 1.8 (4) 2.8 (6.2) 2.8 (6.2)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price Not specified $3,295 $4,195 $5,195
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Built-in talk- Optional carrying Diagnostic impedance Diagnostic impedanceforward microphone; case, warble, talk- audiometer; optional audiometer; optionaloptional carrying forward 0-110 dB carrying case; carrying case;case, 50-audiogram SPL, talk back, built-in thermal built-in thermalmemory with patient monitor w/built-in printer; different printer; differentID, software loudspeaker, EARtone headset and probe headset and probeRS232 port. 3A insert phones, holder solutions; system; EARtone 3A
separately cali- clinical probe insert phones;brated, synchronous system; EARtone 3A Windows 95 software:masking, RS232C, insert photos; IaBase database,and output for MTP10 phones; Windows 95 PrintView for on-printer, laser software: IaBase line PC monitoringprinter, and InkJet database, PrintView and printing; Inter-or matrix printer; for online PC acoustics impedanceWindows 95 software; monitoring and module forIaBase 95 database, printing; Inter- interfacing withPrint-View for acoustics impedance NOAH. Meets require-online PC monitor- module for ments of ANSI anding and printing; interfacing with IEC.NOAH and CONNEX NOAH. Meets require-compatible. Meets ments of ANSI andrequirements of IEC.ANSI and IEC.
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MODEL MADSEN MADSEN MADSEN MADSEN
Aurical ITERA MM 304 MM 602
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Wide range Limited range Wide range
Speech Yes High frequency No Yes
CONFIGURATION Portable/desktop, Tabletop, portable Portable Tabletop/portablecomputer driven
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 250-12,500 (12 250-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) frequencies) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 250-8,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (8 NA 250-6,000 (octave,interoctave bands) frequencies) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Continuous/step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +110 -10 to +90 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +125 -10 to +120 -10 to +90 -10 to +125@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +90 -10 to +100Graduations 1, 5 1, 2.5, 5 dB 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +45 -10 to +40 NA -10 to +45@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +75 -10 to +80 NA -10 to +75@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +75 -10 to +75 NA -10 to +75Graduations 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 1, 2.5, 5 dB NA 5
Masking, noise type White, speech Narrow band, white NA Narrow band
Intensity, dB SPL +40 to +90 -10 to +110 NA -10 to +115
Bone vibratorType B-71 B-71 NA B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, CD Tape, CD, mic NA Mic, tape 1, tape 2
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +115 -10 to +80 NA -10 to +115Masking, noise type White, speech, NBN White, speech, ipsi, NA White, speech
or contraIntensity, dB SPL -10 to +115 -10 to +80 NA -10 to +115
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39, ER-3A TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Not specified Circumaural Circumaural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS Auto threshold, Fowler (ABLB), SISI, None SISI, Stenger,SISI, ABLB, sound- Stenger Fowlerlevel check,Stenger, Bekesy
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MODEL MADSEN MADSEN MADSEN MADSEN
Aurical ITERA MM 304 MM 602
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 100/115/127/220/240 110-240, NA 100-120/200-240
50/50 HzBattery/type None None Yes None
Volts NA NA 9 NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 38 x 35 x 13 45 x 29 x 8.5 30.5 x 21.6 x 6.4 38.1 x 39.4 x 10.9(15 x 13.8 x 5.1) (17 x 11.4 x 3.3) (12 x 8.5 x 2.5) (15 x 15.5 x 4.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4.6 (10.1) 4.5 (9.9) 1.3 (2.8) 3.9 (8.6)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $4,995 $3,995 $795 $2,995
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Computer required. Optional carrying Standard ME70 head- Computer memory,case, extended high- set; optional AC calibration, andfrequency option to adapter. Meets test setups;16,000 Hz. requirements of audible patient
ANSI and IEC. response. Meetsrequirements ofANSI and IEC.
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MODEL MADSEN MADSEN MAICO MAICO
MM 622 OB 922 MA 25 Series II MA 27
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No
TYPE Wide range Wide range, Limited range Limited rangehigh frequency
Speech Yes Yes No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop Portable Portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 125-20,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave 250-8,000 (octaveinteroctave bands) interoctave bands) bands) bands)
Bone conduction 250-6,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave, NA NAinteroctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step/continuous Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +90 -15 to +90@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +125 -10 to +125 -10 to +90 -15 to +90@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +90 -15 to +90Graduations 1, 5 1, 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +45 -10 to +45 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +75 -10 to +75 NA NA@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +75 -10 to +75 NA NAGraduations 1, 5 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 NA NA
Masking, noise type Narrow band White, speech, NA NAnarrow, external
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +115 -10 to +115 NA NA
Bone vibratorType B-71 B-71 NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape 1, tape 2 Mic, tape, CD NA NA
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +115 -10 to +115 NA NAMasking, noise type White, speech White, speech, NA NA
NBN, externalIntensity, dB SPL -10 to +115 -10 to +115 NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS SISI, Stenger, ABLB, DLI, SISI, None specified None specifiedFowler Stenger,
autothreshold,suprathreshold,Rainville, tonedecay, Bekesy
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MODEL MADSEN MADSEN MAICO MAICO
MM 622 OB 922 MA 25 Series II MA 27
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 100-120/200-240 110/115/127/220/240 Optional 120 adapter 117; 220 optional
Battery/type None None Yes NoneVolts NA NA Not specified NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 38.1 x 39.4 x 10.9 52.1 x 41.9 x 15.2 21.6 x 19.1 x 9.1 35.6 x 43.2 x 17.8(15 x 15.5 x 4.3) (20.5 x 16.5 x 6) (8.5 x 7.5 x 3.6) (14 x 17 x 7)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3.9 (8.6) 9.1 (20) 1.8 (4) 2.7 (6)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $4,500 $5,995 $825 $915
Warranty 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified 10 days 10 days
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Computer memory, Computer interface; Battery operated Built-in carryingcalibration, and bidirectional soft- with optional 120 case. Meetstest setups; audible ware; 2 screen VAC adapter; requirements of ANSIpatient response; languages; clock; carrying case. and IEC.masking and test 12-test memory; Meets requirementssignals given optional printer. of ANSI andsimultaneously. Meets requirements IEC.Meets requirements of ANSI andof ANSI and IEC.IEC.
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MODEL MAICO MAICO MAICO MAICO
MA 39 MA 40 MA 41 MA 42
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
TYPE Limited range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech No No Yes Yes
CONFIGURATION Portable Portable Portable Portable/tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave 125-8,000 (octave 125-8,000 (octave 125-8,000bands) bands) bands)
Bone conduction NA 125-4,000 (octave 125-4,000 (octave 125-4,000bands) bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +110@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +40 -10 to +40 -10 to +40@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70Graduations NA 5 5 5
Masking, noise type NA Narrow band Narrow band, speech Narrow band, speech
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100
Bone vibratorType NA B-71 B-71 B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD
Intensity, dB HL NA NA -10 to +100 -10 to +100Masking, noise type NA NA Narrow band, speech Narrow band, speech
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA -10 to +100 -10 to +100
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS None specified None specified None specified None specified
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MODEL MAICO MAICO MAICO MAICO
MA 39 MA 40 MA 41 MA 42
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 117/234 117/234 117/234 117/234
Battery/type None None None NoneVolts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 32 x 40 x 16 32 x 40 x 16 32 x 40 x 16 32 x 40 x 16(12.5 x 15.5 x 6.3) (12.5 x 15.5 x 6.3) (12.5 x 15.5 x 6.3) (12.5 x 15.5 x 6.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 7.5 (16.5) 7.5 (16.5) 7.5 (16.5) 7.5 (16.5)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $1,235 $1,725 $2,100 $2,495
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 10 days 10 days 10 days 10 days
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Digital display. Digital display. Digital display. Master hearing aidMeets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements with 4 commonly usedof ANSI and of ANSI and of ANSI and frequency slopes toIEC. IEC. IEC. imitate hearing-
aid acoustics;2-channel speechtesting; built-inamplifier.
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MODEL MAICO MAICO MAICO MAICO
MA 52 MA 53 MA 790 MA 800
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No
TYPE Wide range Wide range Limited range Limited range
Speech Yes Yes No No
CONFIGURATION Portable/tabletop Portable/tabletop Tabletop Tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave 125-12,000 * 500-8,000 (octave 500-8,000 (octavebands) bands) bands)
Bone conduction 250-6,000 (octave Not specified NA NAbands)
Continuous or step Step Not specified NA NA
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +120 -10 to +120 0 to +95 0 to +95@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 0 to +95 0 to +95Graduations 1, 2, or 5 Not specified 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +40 -10 to +40 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +70 NA NA@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +60 -10 to +60 NA NAGraduations 5, 2, or 1 Not specified NA NA
Masking, noise type Narrow band, speech Narrow band, speech NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +100 -10 to +100 NA NA
Bone vibratorType B-71 B-71 NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, CD Mic, tape, CD NA NA
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +90 Not specified NA NAMasking, noise type Narrow band, speech Narrow band, speech NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +100 -10 to +100 NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 ** TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS ABLB (Fowler), DLI None specified None specified None specified(Luscher), SISI,Stenger, Carhartdecay
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MODEL MAICO MAICO MAICO MAICO
MA 52 MA 53 MA 790 MA 800
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 96/240 100-240, 50/60 Hz 117/234, 50/60 Hz 117/234, 50/60 Hz
Battery/type None None None NoneVolts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 36 x 46 x 15 36 x 46 x 15 37.5 x 32.5 x 10 37.5 x 32.5 x 10(13.5 x 17.5 x 6) (13.5 x 17.5 x 6) (15 x 13 x 4) (15 x 13 x 4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 5.8 (12.8) 5.8 (12.8) 4.5 (10) 4.5 (10)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $3,995 $4,495 $3,225 $3,795
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 10 days 10 days 10 days 10 days
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 2 channels; NOAH 2 channels with Automatic computer Automatic computercompatible; RS232 mixing capability; or manual testing; or manual testing;port; built-in NOAH compatible; LCD; thermal LCD; thermaldiagnostic tests; built-in amp. printouts; RS232 or printouts; RS232 orbuilt-in amp. modem interface. modem interface;
Meets requirements stores up to 500of ANSI and IEC. audiograms and base-
lines in memory.Meets requirementsof ANSI and IEC.
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MODEL MAICO MEDIROLL MEDIROLL MEDIROLL
Scout MEDITONE ATK-6 SA-5 SA-6 Mini
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified
FDA CLEARANCE Yes No No No
CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
TYPE Limited range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech No Optional No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop Tabletop/portable Portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 125-10,000 250-8,000 250-8,000interoctave)
Bone conduction NA 250-8,000 NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -5 to +100 -10 to +90 -10 to +70 -10 to +70@ 1,000 Hz -5 to +100 -10 to +120 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 8,000 Hz -5 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +90 -10 to +90Graduations 5 5 or 1 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +45 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +70 NA NA@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +60 NA NAGraduations NA 5 or 1 NA NA
Masking, noise type NA White, narrow band, Not specified Not specifiedspeech
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +100; -10 to Not specified Not specified+110, speech
Bone vibratorType NA B-71 NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA Tape or CD Not specified Not specified
Intensity, dB HL NA -10 to +110 Not specified Not specifiedMasking, noise type NA Speech Not specified Not specified
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +110 Not specified Not specified
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-50 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type MX51 Not specified Not specified Not specified
SPECIAL TESTS None Hughson-Westlake, None specified Automatic test;ABLB, SISI, TDT, “melody” test forBekesy children (patent
pending)
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MODEL MAICO MEDIROLL MEDIROLL MEDIROLL
Scout MEDITONE ATK-6 SA-5 SA-6 Mini
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 105-125 (opt 208- 110/127/230/240, 230, 50 Hz 230, 50 Hz
250) 50/60 HzBattery/type None None None None
Volts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 30.5 x 36.8 x 16.3 43 x 33.5 x 14 27.5 x 19.5 x 5 12.3 x 7.1 x 3.5(12 x 14.5 x 6.4) (16.9 x 13.2 x 5.5) (10.8 x 7.7 x 2) (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3.5 (7.8) 8 (17.6) 1.5 (3.3) 0.2 (0.4)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $970 $3,890 $1,356 $1,099
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 1-2 weeks 60 days 40 days 40 days
Fiscal year November to October Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Optional handle and Noise-excluding Noise-excluding Noise-excludingcarrying case. headset; computer headset; stores headset; storesMeets requirements interface; amplitude audiograms for 500 audiograms for 50of ANSI. and frequency patients; carrying patients; carrying
modulation; case; LCD; case; LCD.synchronous masking; computer interface; Meets requirements2 separate channels; built-in mic. of IEC 645-4.optional free-field Meets requirementsaudiometry. Meets of IEC 645-4.requirements of ANSI53.6 and ISO 389,7566, and 8798.
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MODEL MICRO AUDIOMETRICS MICRO AUDIOMETRICS MICRO AUDIOMETRICS MONITOR
DSP Pure Tone Earscan MicroLab MI-5000BAudiometer
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Canada, USA
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Limited range Limited range Limited range Limited range
Speech No No No No
CONFIGURATION Handheld Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 250-8,000 250-8,000 250-8,000 500-8,000
Bone conduction NA NA NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +70 0 to +70 0 to +70 NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +80 0 to +90 0 to +90 0 to +90@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +70 0 to +70 0 to +70 0 to +90Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 1,000 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 4,000 Hz NA NA NA NAGraduations NA NA NA NA
Masking, noise type No No No No
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
Bone vibratorType NA NA NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA NA NAMasking, noise type NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-49Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural MX-41AR
SPECIAL TESTS Automatic sequencing Acoustic reflex, Automatic audiometry Noneautomatic and manualaudiometry,impedance
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MODEL MICRO AUDIOMETRICS MICRO AUDIOMETRICS MICRO AUDIOMETRICS MONITOR
DSP Pure Tone Earscan MicroLab MI-5000BAudiometer
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC NA 110/220 110/220 120/240
Battery/type 4/AA alkaline None None NoneVolts 6 NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 9.1 x 3 x 14.8 19.1 x 22.9 x 7.6 19.1 x 22.9 x 7.6 18.4 x 21.6 x 7(3.6 x 1.2 x 5.8) (7.5 x 9 x 3) (7.5 x 9 x 3) (7.3 x 8.5 x 2.8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 0.28 (0.625) 1.4-2.7 (3-6) 1.4 (3) 1.4 (3)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $695 $1,095-2,395 $1,995 $1,995
Warranty 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 3 weeks
Fiscal year June to May June to May June to May January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Batteries and Optional talkover; Optional talkover; RS232 interface.carrying case computer interface. computer interface;included. Meets Meets requirements saves tests inrequirements of of ANSI S3.6, IEC, memory. MeetsANSI S3.6, IEC, and and ISO. requirements of ANSIISO. S3.6, IEC, and ISO.
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MODEL MONITOR NAGASHIMA NAGASHIMA NAGASHIMAFAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *
MI-6000 AD-98 MT-3A NSA-100S
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Limited range Not specified Wide range Not specified
Speech No Yes Yes No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/portable Tabletop Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 500-8,000 125-8,000 125-8,000 500-4,000(octave bands) (octave bands) (octave bands)
Bone conduction NA 250-8,000 250-6,000 No
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +90 -10 to +90 NA@ 1,000 Hz 0 to +95 -10 to +110 -10 to +100 -10 to +70@ 8,000 Hz 0 to +95 -10 to +90 -10 to +90 NAGraduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +55 -10 to +50 NA@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +70 -10 to +60 NA@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +60 -10 to +50 NAGraduations NA 5 5 NA
Masking, noise type No SPN, narrow SPN, narrow No
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +110 +40 to +100 NA
Bone vibratorType NA BR-572 BR-572 NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA Auxiliary Auxiliary No
Intensity, dB HL NA 0 to +110 -10 to +100 NoMasking, noise type NA White, SPN, narrow White, SPN, narrow No
Intensity, dB SPL NA -10 to +110 +40 to +100 NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-49 TDH-49 TDR-30Cushion type MX-41AR 51 51 41
SPECIAL TESTS None SISI, ABLB None None
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MODEL MONITOR NAGASHIMA NAGASHIMA NAGASHIMAFAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *
MI-6000 AD-98 MT-3A NSA-100S
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 100/120/200/240 100-120, 220-240, 100-120, 220-240, 100-120, 220-240,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 HzBattery/type None None None None
Volts NA NA NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 30.5 x 33 x 12.7 42 x 43 x 31.7 21 x 23 x 8.5 26.5 x 22 x 10(12 x 13 x 5) (16.5 x 17 x 12.5) (8.3 x 9.1 x 3.3) (10.4 x 8.7 x 4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.7 (6.9) 7.5 (16.5) 3.8 (8.3) 3 (6.6)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $2,995 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Warranty 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 3 weeks 30 days 30 days 30 days
Fiscal year January to December July to June July to June July to June
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS RS232 interface; Type-1 diagnostic Type-1 diagnostic Screening audio-talkover; internal audiometer. audiometer. meter. Conforms toprinter. Conforms to JIS Conforms to JIS JIS TR01-1982.
T1201-1982. T1201-1982.
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MODEL QUALITONE QUALITONE QUALITONE QUALITONE
AAJ-P : C-AAJ AS-90 Screener AS-110 Screener CD 2 : CD 3
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech Yes No No Yes
CONFIGURATION Portable Portable Portable Portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave, 250-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 250-4,000 (octave, NA NA 250-4,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to +90 -10 to +110 -10 to [+110 : +120]@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +90 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 2.5, 5 5 5 2.5, 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +70 NA NA -10 to +70@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +70 NA NA -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +70 NA NA -10 to +70Graduations 2.5, 5 NA NA 2.5, 5
Masking, noise type White, narrow band, NA NA White, narrow band,speech speech
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +120 NA NA -10 to +120
Bone vibratorType B-71A, B-72 NA NA B-71A, B-72
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, tape, auxiliary NA NA Mic, CD, auxiliary
Intensity, dB HL -10 to +110 NA NA -10 to +110Masking, noise type White, speech, NA NA White, speech,
narrow band narrow bandIntensity, dB SPL -10 to +120 NA NA -10 to +120
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS SISI None None SISI
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MODEL QUALITONE QUALITONE QUALITONE QUALITONE
AAJ-P : C-AAJ AS-90 Screener AS-110 Screener CD 2 : CD 3
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 110/220 110/220 110/220 110/220
Battery/type None Alkaline None NoneVolts NA 6; 55 hr life (max NA NA
@ 8 hr/day)
W x D x H, cm (in) 48.3 x 35.6 x 22.9 22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 33 x 33 x 15.2 48.3 x 35.6 x 22.9(19 x 14 x 9) : (9 x 8 x 4) (13 x 13 x 6) (19 x 14 x 9)48.3 x 35.6 x 14(19 x 14 x 5.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 11.8 (26) : 1.8 (4) 4.1 (9) 12.2 (27)9.1 (20.1)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $3,950 : $3,840 $790 $865 $4,800 : $4,920
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Free-field Continuous, pulsed Continuous pulsed- Free-fieldcapability; warble tone; patient tone warble (FM); capability; mastermaster hearing aid; signal; reversible patient signal; hearing aid; 22 channels; tone-interrupter reversible tone- channels; channelbuilt-in cassette switch. interrupter switch; reverse; patientdeck. Meets requirements group-presentation signal; electronicMeets requirements of ANSI. capability. Meets frequency switching;of ANSI. requirements of channel mixing;
ANSI. talkover, talkback.Meets requirementsof ANSI.
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MODEL QUALITONE QUALITONE SIBELMED SIBELMED
LWAAJ-P WR-A : WR-B : WR-C AC50-C AC50-D
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Wide range Wide range Wide range Wide range
Speech Yes Yes Yes (optional) Yes
CONFIGURATION Portable Portable Tabletop Tabletop
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 125-8,000 125-8,000interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction 250-4,000 (octave, 250-4,000 (octave, 250-4,000 250-4,000interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +110 -10 to [+110 : +120] -10 to +120 -10 to +120@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 2.5, 5 2.5, 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +45 -10 to +50 -10 to +50@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70@ 4,000 Hz -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70 -10 to +70Graduations 2.5, 5 2.5, 5 5 5
Masking, noise type White, narrow band, White, narrow band, White, narrow White, narrowspeech speech
Intensity, dB SPL -10 to +120 -10 to +120 -10 to +100 -10 to +100
Bone vibratorType B-71A, B-72 B-71A, B-72 B-71 B-71
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs Mic, auxiliary Mic, auxiliary Tape, CD, mic Tape, CD, mic
(optional)Intensity, dB HL -10 to +110 -10 to +110 -10 to +100 -10 to +100Masking, noise type White, speech, White, speech, Speech Speech
narrow band narrow bandIntensity, dB SPL -10 to +125 0-125 : 0-120 : -10 to +100 -10 to +100
0-120
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS SISI None ABLB, Luscher, ABLB, Luscher,Stenger, warble, Stenger, warble,SISI (optional) SISI
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MODEL QUALITONE QUALITONE SIBELMED SIBELMED
LWAAJ-P WR-A : WR-B : WR-C AC50-C AC50-D
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 110/220 110/220 220 (other options) 220 (other options)
Battery/type None None Not specified Not specifiedVolts NA NA Not specified Not specified
W x D x H, cm (in) 48.3 x 35.6 x 12.7 33 x 33 x 15.2 47 x 25 x 9.5 47 x 25 x 9.5(19 x 14 x 5) (13 x 13 x 6) (18.5 x 9.8 x 3.7) (18.5 x 9.8 x 3.7)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 7.8 (17.2) 4.5 (10) 4.5 (9.9) 4.5 (9.9)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $3,375 $1,155 : $1,430 : $1,400 $1,600
$1,920Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified 7 days 7 days
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Free-field 1 channel; External printer; External printer;capability; reversible tone internal database, internal database,master hearing aid; interrupter; hearing-loss calcu- hearing-loss calcu-2 channels. master hearing aid; lation; AM; FM; 2 lation; AM; FM; 2Meets requirements patient signal channels; free field channels; free fieldof ANSI. warble. Meets (optional); optional (optional); optional
requirements of PC database. PC database.ANSI. Meets requirements Meets requirements
of IEC 601-1 and of IEC 601-1 and645 and ISO 9001. 645 and ISO 9001.
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MODEL SIBELMED SIBELMED SIEMENS HEARING SINGER
AS5-A AS5-AOM Siemens Unity SD-100 MD-1PC Audiometer
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE No No NA Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes No
TYPE Limited range Limited range Wide range Limited range
Speech No No Yes No
CONFIGURATION Portable Portable Tabletop Portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 250-8,000 250-8,000 125-16,000 500-6,000 (octaveplus 6,000)
Bone conduction NA 250-4,000 250-6,000 NA
Continuous or step Step Step Step Step
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz -10 to +90 -10 to +90 -10 to +100 NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +105 -10 to +105 -10 to +120 0 to 100@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +80 -10 to +80 -10 to +100 NAGraduations 5 5 1, 2, 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +40 -10 to +45 NA@ 1,000 Hz NA -10 to +50 -10 to +80 NA@ 4,000 Hz NA -10 to +50 -10 to +65 NAGraduations NA 5 1, 2, 5 NA
Masking, noise type White White Narrow band, white NA
Intensity, dB SPL +30 to +80 +30 to +80 -10 to +100 NA
Bone vibratorType NA B-71 B-71 NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA Mic, tape, CD NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA -10 to +120 NAMasking, noise type NA NA Speech, white NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA -10 to +100 NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39 TDH-39 TDH-39, EARtone 3A TDH-50Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural HDA-200 circumaural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS None None ABLB, DLI, SISI, NoneStenger, tone decay,Langenbeck, Luscher,DLF, noise impulse,Fowler
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MODEL SIBELMED SIBELMED SIEMENS HEARING SINGER
AS5-A AS5-AOM Siemens Unity SD-100 MD-1PC Audiometer
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 220 (other options) 220 (other options) 110-250, 50/60 Hz 105-125 (220 opt)
Battery/type Not specified Not specified None Not specifiedVolts Not specified Not specified NA Not specified
W x D x H, cm (in) 32.4 x 24.6 x 9.5 32.4 x 24.6 x 9.5 32 x 32 x 5.5 45.7 x 33 x 14(12.8 x 9.7 x 3.7) (12.8 x 9.7 x 3.7) (12.6 x 12.6 x 2.2) (18 x 13 x 5.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.5 (5.5) 2.5 (5.5) 2.7 (5.9) 7.7 (17)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $750 $1,100 $5,000 $2,295
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 7 days 7 days 2 weeks Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December October to September Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Optional masking. Meets requirements Software-based, Includes automaticMeets requirements of ANSI 53.6, PC-driven audio- tympanometer; priceof ANSI 53 6, IEC 601-1, and meter software. with optionalIEC 601-1, and ISO 9001. Meets requirements printer is $2,700.ISO 9001. of ANSI, IEC, and Meets requirements
UL 2601. of ANSI.
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MODEL SINGER SINGER TREMETRICS TREMETRICS
MD-3 MD-4 RA 300 : 3000 RA 500
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
TYPE Limited range Wide range Not specified Limited range
Speech No No No No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable Tabletop/portable
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 500-6,000 (octave, 125-8,000 (octave, 500-8,000 (octave, 500-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands) interoctave bands)
Bone conduction NA NA NA NA
Continuous or step Step Step Both Both
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz NA -10 to +100 NA NA@ 1,000 Hz 0 to 100 -10 to +110 0 to +100 -10 to +100@ 8,000 Hz NA -10 to +100 0 to +100 -10 to +100Graduations 5 5 5 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 1,000 Hz NA NA NA NA@ 4,000 Hz NA NA NA NAGraduations NA NA NA NA
Masking, noise type NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
Bone vibratorType NA NA NA NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB HL NA NA NA NAMasking, noise type NA NA NA NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA NA NA NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-50 TDH-49 TDH-39 TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS None Pulse None specified : None1-button expresstest mode
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MODEL SINGER SINGER TREMETRICS TREMETRICS
MD-3 MD-4 RA 300 : 3000 RA 500
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 105-125 (220 opt) 105-125 (220 opt) 90-240, selectable 120/240
Battery/type Not specified Not specified None NoneVolts Not specified Not specified NA NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 48.3 x 25.4 x 27.9 38.1 x 17.8 x 6.4 33 x 28 x 11.5 44.5 x 31.1 x 10.2(19 x 10 x 11) (15 x 7 x 2.5) (13 x 11 x 4.5) (17.5 x 12.3 x 4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 11.3 (25) 1.6 (3.5) 2.7 (6.0) 4.3 (9.5)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price $2,695 $695 $1,895 $4,295
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Includes automatic Model draws Optional talkover; Auto, semiauto, andtympanometer; audiograms; price patented multimedia manual test; 25price with optional with optional capability for customizable testprinter is $2,995. printer is $995. computer-voice- questions; memoryMeets requirements Meets requirements instructed testing; for 1,200 audio-of ANSI. of ANSI. RS232 port. Meets grams; telecom-
requirements of munications soft-ANSI and ISO 9001. ware; dual computer-
interface ports.Meets requirementsof ANSI and ISO9001.
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MODEL TREMETRICS
RA 650
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No
TYPE Limited range
Speech No
CONFIGURATION Tabletop/mobile van
PURE-TONE AUDIOMETRYFrequency, Hz
Air conduction 500-8,000 (octave,interoctave bands)
Bone conduction NA
Continuous or step Both
Intensity, dB HLAir conduction
@ 250 Hz NA@ 1,000 Hz -10 to +100@ 8,000 Hz -10 to +100Graduations 5
Bone conduction@ 250 Hz NA@ 1,000 Hz NA@ 4,000 Hz NAGraduations NA
Masking, noise type NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA
Bone vibratorType NA
SPEECH AUDIOMETRYInputs NA
Intensity, dB HL NAMasking, noise type NA
Intensity, dB SPL NA
EARPHONE TYPE TDH-39Cushion type Supra-aural
SPECIAL TESTS None
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MODEL TREMETRICS
RA 650
POWER REQUIREMENTSLine, VAC 90-240, selectable
Battery/type NoneVolts NA
W x D x H, cm (in) 16.7 x 31.8 x 22.9(6.6 x 12.5 x 9)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.9 (6.4)
PURCHASE INFORMATIONList price Depends on number
of channelsWarranty 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified
Fiscal year January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Windows 95, 98, NTcontroller; grouptesting system;optional 1-4channels/modulewith up to 8channels per PCcontroller;audio/visual errorcodes; built-intalkover; raw datatransfer; telecommu-cations software;computer voiceinstructions in5 languages;patented multimediacapability. Meetsrequirements ofANSI, ISO 9001,and OSHA.
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MODEL ACOUSTAIR ACOUSTAIR ACOUSTAIR ACOUSTAIR
A-1 A-2 A-3 Audicel
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type Optional Optional Optional Optional
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 2.1 (75) 2.1 (75) 2.1 (75) 2.1 (75)
LIGHT PLS-2xgw PLS-2xgw PLS-2xgw PLS-2xgwNumber 1 1 2 1
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Optional Optional Optional Optional
ELECTRICAL OUTLET Optional Optional Optional Optional
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 1 x 1 x 2 1.6 x 1 x 2 1.8 x 1.6 x 2 1 x 1 x 2
(3.3 x 3.3 x 6.8) (5.1 x 3.3 x 6.8) (5.9 x 5.1 x 6.8) (3.3 x 3.3 x 6.8)
Inside, control Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Outside, overall 1.2 x 1.2 x 2.3 1.8 x 1.2 x 2.3 2 x 1.8 x 2.3 1.1 x 1.1 x 2.3(4 x 4 x 7.6) (5.8 x 4 x 7.6) (6.6 x 5.8 x 7.6) (3.6 x 3.6 x 7.6)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 60 x 60 (24 x 24) 60 x 60 (24 x 24) 60 x 60 (24 x 24) 60 x 60 (24 x 24)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 700 (1,550) 900 (2,000) 1,200 (2,600) 600 (1,300)
LIST PRICE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO On request On request On request On request
FISCAL YEAR Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Radio shielding Radio shielding Radio shielding Radio shieldingavailable; other available; other available; other available; othersizes possible. sizes possible. sizes possible. sizes possible.
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MODEL ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC
142 Delta 143 Delta RE-60 RE-120 : RE-121
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes No Optional
JACK PANELNumber, type 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono; 6, stereo phono 6, stereo phono
3-pin and 4-pin 3-pin and 4-pinCJ; also 2.54 cm CJ; also 2.54 cm(1") pass-through (1") pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 5.7 (200) 5.7 (200) 2.8 (100) 2.8 (100)
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent IncandescentNumber 2 2 1 1
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional No Yes
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET See footnote * See footnote * None None
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 6 x 6 x 6.5 2.3 x 2.3 x 2 0.9 x 0.6 x 1.3 0.6 x 0.6 x 1.6
(15.2 x 15.2 x 16.5) (7.4 x 7.4 x 6.5) (2.8 x 2 x 4.3) (2 x 2 x 5.4)(triangular shape) (triangular shape)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 6.6 x 6.6 x 7.8 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.3 0.9 x 0.7 x 1.5 0.7 x 1 x 2(17.6 x 17.6 x 19.8) (8 x 8 x 7.8) (3.1 x 2.3 x 4.9) (2.4 x 3.2 x 6.6)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30) 45.7 x 61 (18 x 24) 45.7 x 61 (18 x 24)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1,590 (3,500), 1,633 (3,600), 254 (560), shipping 295 (650), shippingshipping shipping
LIST PRICE $9,700 $12,425 $3,975 $3,450
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30-45 days 30-45 days 30 days 30 days
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Unit is triangular Unit is triangular Attenuation values All units comeand designed to fit and designed to fit for 125-8,000 Hz preassembled;in a corner for in a corner for available. Meets attenuation valuessound-field testing sound-field testing requirements of for 125-8,000 Hzin a small host in a small host ANSI. (octaves) available.room. Meets require- room. Meets require- Meets requirementsments of ANSI. ments of ANSI. of ANSI.
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MODEL ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC
RE-125 RE-130 RE-132 RE-140 : RE-141
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Optional Optional Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 6, stereo phono 6, stereo phono 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono;
1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303;1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304;1, Canon 3-pin plug; 1, Canon 3-pin plug;also 2.54 cm (1") also 2.54 cm (1")pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 2.8 (100) 2.8 (100) 5.7 (200) 2.8 (100)
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent IncandescentNumber 1 1 2 1
AUDIOMETER SHELF Yes Yes Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET None None 1 None
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 0.7 x 0.9 x 1.5 0.6 x 0.9 x 1.6 1.8 x 2 x 2.1 1 x 0.9 x 2
(2.3 x 3 x 5) (2 x 3 x 5.2) (6 x 6.5 x 7) (3.3 x 3 x 6.5) :1.2 x 0.9 x 2(4 x 3 x 6.5)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 0.8 x 1 x 1.8 1 x 0.8 x 2.01 2 x 2.1 x 2.4 1.2 x 1.1 x 2.3(2.7 x 3.3 x 6) (3.3 x 2.7 x 6.6) (6.5 x 7 x 7.8) (4 x 3.7 x 7.7) :
1.4 x 1.2 x 2.3(4.6 x 4 x 7.7)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 45.7 x 61 (18 x 24) 45.7 x 61 (18 x 24) 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24) 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 830 (1,830) 159 (350), shipping 1,089 (2,400), 748 (1,650),shipping shipping
LIST PRICE $2,990 $4,500 $8,650 $5,675
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS All units come All units come Meets requirements Meets requirementspreassembled; preassembled; 3" of ANSI. of ANSI.attenuation values thick walls;for 125-8,000 Hz attenuation values(octaves) available. for 125-8,000 HzMeets requirements (octaves) available.of ANSI. Meets requirements
of ANSI.
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MODEL ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC
RE-141SS RE-142 RE-240 RM-182
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Single wall Double wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room with 4examination stations
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono; NA *
1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303;1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304;1, Canon 3-pin plug; 1, Canon 3-pin plug; 1, Canon 3-pin plug;also 2.54 cm (1") also 2.54 cm (1") also 2.54 cm (1")pass-through pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 2.8 (100) 5.7 (200) 2.8 (100) 5.7 (200)
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent IncandescentNumber 1 2 1 2
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET None 2; 1 duplex 6-plug See footnote ** Nonestrip
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 1.2 x 0.9 x 2 1.9 x 1.8 x 2 1 x 0.9 x 2 2.2 x 5.3 x 2
(4 x 3 x 6.5) (6.3 x 6 x 6.5) (3.3 x 3 x 6.5) (7.3 x 5 x 6.5)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 1.4 x 1.2 x 2.3 2.1 x 2 x 2.1 1.6 x 1.5 x 2.5 2.4 x 1.7 x 2.2(4.6 x 4 x 7.7) (6.9 x 6.7 x 6.9) (5.3 x 5 x 8.1) (8 x 5.6 x 7.3)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 33 x 61 (13 x 24); 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24) 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24) 61 x 33 (24 x 13)
66 (26) door opening
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 748 (1,650), 1,651 (3,640), 1,814 (4,000), 1,706 (3,760),shipping shipping shipping shipping
LIST PRICE $6,450 $10,700 $14,950 $13,750
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30 days 30-45 days 30-45 days 30-45 days
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements 7 other models are 8 other models are Group testing; canof ANSI. available in the available in the seat/test 4 people
RE-142 series that RE-240 series that simultaneously;range in size; range in size; metal stools andoptional radio- optional radio- divider curtainsfrequency shielding. frequency shielding. available. MeetsMeets requirements Meets requirements requirements ofof ANSI. of ANSI. *** ANSI. †
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MODEL ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC
RM-282 RS-142 RS-242 RS-252
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Double wall Single wall Double wall Single-wall controlroom *
CONFIGURATION Single room with 4 Double room Double room Double roomexamination stations
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type NA ** 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono;
1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303;1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304;1, Canon 3-pin plug; 1, Canon 3-pin plug; 1, Canon 3-pin plug;also 2.54 cm (1") also 2.54 cm (1") also 2.54 cm (1")pass-through pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 5.7 (200) 5.7 (200), each 5.7 (200), each 5.7 (200), eachroom room room
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent IncandescentNumber 2 2, each room 2, each room 2, each room
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET None 2, each room 2, each room 2, each room
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 2.2 x 5.3 x 2 1.8 x 1.9 x 2 1.8 x 1.9 x 2 1.9 x 1.8 x 2
(7.3 x 5 x 6.5) (6 x 6.3 x 6.5) (6 x 6.3 x 6.5) (6.3 x 5.9 x 6.5)
Inside, control NA 1.2 x 1.9 x 2 1.2 x 1.9 x 2 1.8 x 2.2 x 2.2(4 x 6.3 x 6.5) (4 x 6.3 x 6.5) (5.9 x 7.2 x 7.2)
Outside, overall 2.8 x 2.1 x 2.4 3.5 x 2.1 x 2.3 4 x 2.5 x 2.4 4.5 x 2.4 x 2.4(9.3 x 6.9 x 8) (11.6 x 7 x 7.4) (13 x 8.3 x 8) (14.7 x 8 x 8)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 45.7 (24 x 18) 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24) 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24) 76.2 x 61 (30 x 24)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3,302 (7,280), 2,989 (6,590), 5,489 (12,100), 4,695 (10,350),shipping shipping shipping shipping
LIST PRICE $22,000 $19,975 $35,425 $29,650
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30-45 days 30-45 days 30-45 days 30-45 days
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Group testing; can 7 other models 7 other models 6 other modelsseat/test 4 people available in the available in the available in thesimultaneously; RS-142 Series that RS-242 Series that RS-252 Series thatmetal stools and range in size; range in size; range in size;divider curtains optional radio- optional radio- optional radio-included. Meets frequency shielding. frequency shielding. frequency shielding.requirements of Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirementsANSI. *** of ANSI. of ANSI. of ANSI.
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MODEL AMPLIFON AMPLIFON AMPLIFON AMPLIFON
AF90 AF100 AF111 AF210
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type Jack and RCA for all Jack and RCA for all Jack and RCA for all Jack and RCA for all
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VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent IncandescentNumber 1 1 1 1
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET Yes Yes Yes Yes
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 0.8 x 0.8 x 1.8 0.9 x 1 x 1.9 1.1 x 1.1 x 2.1 2.3 x 1.1 x 2.1
(2.7 x 2.7 x 5.9) (3 x 3.3 x 6.2) (3.6 x 3.6 x 6.9) (7.4 x 3.6 x 6.9)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 0.9 x 0.9 x 1.9 1 x 1.1 x 2.2 1.3 x 1.3 x 2.3 2.4 x 1.3 x 2.3(3 x 3 x 6.3) (3.3 x 3.6 x 7) (4.1 x 4.1 x 7.4) (7.8 x 4.1 x 7.4)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 56 x 56 (22 x 22) 71 x 61 (28 x 24) 63 x 54 (25 x 21) 63 x 54 (25 x 21)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 150 (331) 300 (662) 260 (573) 380 (838)
LIST PRICE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 60 days 60 days 60 days 60 days
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
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MODEL AMPLIFON AMPLIFON AMPLIFON AMPLIFON
AF220 G1x1 G2x2 Mini Silent Cabin
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type Jack and RCA for all Jack and RCA for all Jack and RCA for all Jack and RCA for all
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VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent IncandescentNumber 1 1 1 1
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET Yes Yes Yes Yes
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 2.3 x 2.3 x 2.1 1.1 x 1.1 x 2 2.2 x 2.2 x 2 0.6 x 0.9 x 1.6
(7.4 x 7.4 x 6.9) (3.6 x 3.6 x 6.6) (7.3 x 7.3 x 6.6) (1.9 x 3 x 5.2)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.3 1.3 x 1.3 x 2.3 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.3 0.7 x 1 x 1.7(7.8 x 7.8 x 7.4) (4.1 x 4.1 x 7.4) (7.8 x 7.8 x 7.4) (2.3 x 3.3 x 5.6)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 63 x 54 (25 x 21) 55 x 70 (22 x 28) 55 x 70 (22 x 28) 55 x 70 (22 x 28)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 560 (1,235) 470 (1,036) 1310 (2,889) 220 (485)
LIST PRICE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 60 days 60 days 60 days 60 days
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Can be provided in Can be provided in Can be installed oncustom sizes and custom sizes and test vehicles.with built-in with built-inFaraday cage. Faraday cage.
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MODEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL
AB-150 AB-200 AB-2000 AB-4230 :AB-4240
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single booth Single booth Single booth Single booth
VIBRATION ISOLATORS No Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 4, stereo phono; 4, stereo phono 4, stereo phono 4, stereo phono
RS232 port
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) Passive 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr
LIGHT None Optional Optional OptionalNumber NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
AUDIOMETER SHELF None Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET No None No No
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 11 x 9.8 x 19.5 11 x 8.5 x 17.7 11.6 x 7.9 x 20.7 1 x 0.7 x 1.7
(36 x 32 x 64) (36 x 28 x 58) (38 x 26 x 68) : (3.2 x 2.2 x 5.7) :11.6 x 11 x 20.7 1 x 0.9 x 1.7(38 x 36 x 68) (3.2 x 3 x 5.7)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 1 x 0.9 x 1.7 12.2 x 9.8 x 19.8 12.8 x 9.1 x 22.9 1.1 x 0.8 x 1.9(40 x 36 x 66) (40 x 32 x 65) (42 x 30 x 75) : (3.5 x 2.5 x 6.3) :
12.8 x 12.2 x 22.9 1.1 x 1 x 1.9(42 x 40 x 75) (3.5 x 3.3 x 6.3)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 91.4 x 167.6 58.4 x 58.4 58.4 x 58.4 58.4 x 58.4
(36 x 66) (23 x 23) (23 x 23) (23 x 23)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 99.8 (220), 272 (600), 318 (700), 295 (650) :shipping weight shipping weight shipping weight 344.7 (760) *
LIST PRICE $2,000 $2,790 $3,025 $3,195 : $3,695
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
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MODEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL
ABC-100 C-11 C-12 C-13
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Double wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single booth Single booth Single booth Single booth
VIBRATION ISOLATORS No Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type Pass-through 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono;
1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303;1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304;2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1")pass-through pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) Passive 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr
LIGHT None Single Single SingleNumber NA 2 2 2
AUDIOMETER SHELF Push cart Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING No Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET No 2 duplex 2 duplex 2 duplex
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 10.1 x 6.4 x 4.6 0.9 x 1.2 x 2 1.2 x 1.4 x 2 1.5 x 1.7 x 2
(33 x 21 x 15) (2.9 x 3.8 x 6.6) (3.8 x 4.7 x 6.6) (4.8 x 5.6 x 6.6)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 11 x 7.3 x 5.5 1.1 x 1.3 x 2.3 1.3 x 1.6 x 2.3 1.6 x 1.9 x 2(36 x 24 x 18) (3.5 x 4.4 x 7.5) (4.3 x 5.3 x 7.5) : (5.3 x 6.2 x 6.6)
1.3 x 2.2 x 2.4(4.3 x 7.1 x 7.8)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 38.1 x 76.2 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30),
(15 x 30) double glazed double glazed double glazed
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 22.7 (50), 711 (1,568) 1,026 (2,263) 1,163 (2,565)shipping weight
LIST PRICE $2,250 $5,150 $5,750 $8,100
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
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MODEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL
C-14 C-15 C-16 : C-17 C-24 : C-25
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Single wall Single wall Double wall
CONFIGURATION Single booth Single booth Single booth Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono;
1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303;1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304;2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1")pass-through pass-through pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr
LIGHT Single Single Single SingleNumber 2 2 2 2
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET 2 duplex 2 duplex 2 duplex 2 duplex
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 1.7 x 1.9 x 2 1.9 x 2.3 x 2 2.5 x 2.8 x 2 1.7 x 1.9 x 2
(5.6 x 6.2 x 6.6) (6.5 x 7.5 x 6.6) (8.3 x 9.2 x 6.6) (5.6 x 6.5 x 6.6) :1.9 x 2.2 x 2(6.5 x 7.4 x 6.6)
Inside, control NA NA NA NA
Outside, overall 1.9 x 2.2 x 2.3 2.2 x 2.4 x 2.3 2.4 x 2.5 x 2.3 2.3 x 2.6 x 2.5(6.2 x 7.1 x 7.5) (7.1 x 8 x 7.5) (8 x 8.1 x 7.5) : (7.5 x 8.5 x 8.1) :
2.5 x 2.8 x 2.3 2.6 x 2.9 x 2.5(8.1 x 9.1 x 7.5 (8.5 x 9.4 x 8.1)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30),
double glazed double glazed double glazed double glazed
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1,412 (3,114) 1,641 (3,618) 2,036.7 (4,491) : 2,923 (6,446) :2,440.8 (5,382) 3,370.4 (7,432)
LIST PRICE $9,600 $12,200 $13,825 : $17,100 :$14,625 $21,000
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
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MODEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL ECKEL
C-26 : C-27 CL-66 : CL-88 S-34 : S-45 S-56 : S-57
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Double wall Single wall Single wall Single wall
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room with Suite Suitecorner booth
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono;
1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303;1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304;2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1")pass-through pass-through pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr
LIGHT Single Bulb/track Single SingleNumber 2 2 2 2
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET 2 duplex 2 duplex 2 duplex 2 duplex
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 2.3 x 2.5 x 2 1.6 x 1.6 x 2 1.7 x 1.5 x 2 2.3 x 1.9 x 2
(7.4 x 8.3 x 6.6) : (5.1 x 5.1 x 6.6) : (5.6 x 4.8 x 6.6) : (7.5 x 6.2 x 6.6) :2.5 x 2.8 x 2 2.3 x 2.3 x 2 1.9 x 1.7 x 2 2.5 x 2.3 x 2(8.3 x 9.2 x 6.6) (7.4 x 7.4 x 6.6) (6.5 x 5.6 x 6.6) (8.2 x 7.5 x 6.6)
Inside, control NA Not specified 1.7 x 1.9 x 2 2.3 x 1.9 x 2(5.6 x 6.5 x 6.6) (7.5 x 6.2 x 6.6) :1.9 x 2.3 x 2 2.5 x 2.3 x 2(6.5 x 7.4 x 6.6) (8.2 x 7.5 x 6.6)
Outside, overall 2.9 x 3.1 x 2.5 1.9 x 1.9 x 2.3 1.8 x 3.9 x 2.2 2.4 x 5 x 2.3(9.4 x 10.3 x 8.1) : (6.5 x 6.5 x 7.7) : (6.2 x 12.9 x 7.5) : (8 x 16.4 x 7.5) :3.1 x 3.4 x 2.5 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.3 2.1 x 4.5 x 2.2 2.5 x 5.5 x 2.3(10.3 x 11.2 x 8.1) (8 x 8 x 7.7) (7.1 x 14.6 x 7.5) (8.2 x 18.2 x 7.5)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30),
double glazed double glazed double glazed double glazed
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3,730.5 (8,226) : 975 (2,150 ) : 2,575.4 (5,679) : 3,678.2 (8,109) :4,326.4 (9,540) 1,292.5 (2,850) 3,053 (6,732) 4,478.4 (9,873)
LIST PRICE $24,150 : $7,425 : $17,550 : $24,150 :$26,500 $9,000 $20,000 $27,800
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
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MODEL ECKEL ECKEL EYMASA EYMASA
S-121 : S-122 S-123 : S-124 CI-35 CI-40
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
TYPE Single-wall control Single-wall control Single wall Single wallroom * room *
CONFIGURATION Suite Suite Not specified Not specified
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 9.3, stereo phono; 9.3, stereo phono; 6, stereo phono 6, stereo phono
1, CJ 303; 1, CJ 303;1, CJ 304; 1, CJ 304;2.5 cm (1") 2.5 cm (1")pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 30 changes/hr 30 changes/hr Free 12.4 (350), assisted
LIGHT Single Single Incandescent IncandescentNumber 2 2 1 1
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Yes Yes
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET 2 duplex 2 duplex 1 1
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 2.3 x 1.7 x 2.4 2.8 x 2.3 x 2.4 0.85 x 0.7 x 1.87 1.1 x 1.1 x 2.1
(7.5 x 5.6 x 7.9) : (9.2 x 7.5 x 7.9) : (2.7 x 2.3 x 6.1), (3.6 x 3.6 x 6.8),2.5 x 2 x 2.4 3 x 2.5 x 2.4 optional custom optional custom(8.2 x 6.6 x 7.9) (10.1 x 8.2 x 7.9) sizes sizes
Inside, control 1.8 x 1.9 x 2 2.2 x 2.6 x 2 Not specified Not specified(6 x 6.2 x 6.6) : (7.1 x 8.6 x 6.6) :1.8 x 2.3 x 2 2.7 x 2.9 x 2(6 x 7.5 x 6.6) (8.9 x 9.5 x 6.6)
Outside, overall 1.9 x 3.9 x 2.3 2.4 x 5 x 2.3 Not specified Not specified(6.2 x 12.9 x 7.5) : (7.9 x 16.3 x 7.5) :2.7 x 5 x 2.4 2.5 x 5.5 x 2.3(8.9 x 16.3 x 7.9) (8.2 x 18 x 7.5)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30), 41 x 75 (16 x 30) 41 x 75 (16 x 30)
double glazed double glazed
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4,021.2 (8,865) : 5,827.9 (12,848) : 250 (551.2) 360 (793.8)5,041.3 (11,114) 6,583.6 (14,514)
LIST PRICE $27,475 : $37,325 : $2,162 $2,397$29,850 $42,800
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. Optional left- or Optional left- orright-hand swing right-hand swingdoor; attenuation door; attenuationvalues for values for125-8,000 Hz 125-8,000 Hz(octaves) available. (octaves) available.Meets requirements Meets requirementsof ANSI. of ANSI.
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MODEL EYMASA EYMASA IAC IAC
CI-45 : CI-50 CI/CL 40 40A-1 40ACT-1
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall : Single wall Single wall Single wallDouble wall
CONFIGURATION Not specified Not specified Single room Double room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Yes Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 6, stereo phono 6, stereo phono 6, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono;
1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303;1, Cinch 304 1, Cinch 304;
2, 2.5 cm (1")pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) Assisted Assisted 2.8 (100) 5.7 (200), eachroom
LIGHT Incandescent Incandescent Fluorescent FluorescentNumber 1 1 1 2, each room
AUDIOMETER SHELF Yes Yes Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET 1 1 1 6, control room
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 1.3 x 1.2 x 2.1 1.3 x 1.2 x 2.1 0.8 x 1.1 x 2 1.9 x 1.9 x 2
(4.2 x 3.9 x 6.8) (4.2 x 3.9 x 6.8), (2.7 x 3.8 x 6.5) (6.2 x 6.2 x 6.5)optional customsizes
Inside, control Not specified Not specified NA 1.9 x 1.2 x 2(6.2 x 3.8 x 6.5)
Outside, overall Not specified Not specified 1 x 1.4 x 2.3 2.1 x 3.6 x 2.3(3.3 x 4.5 x 7.6) (6.8 x 11.7 x 7.6)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 41 x 75 (16 x 30) 41 x 75 (16 x 30) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 460 (1,014.3) 460 (1,014.3) 816 (1,800) 2,767 (6,100)
LIST PRICE $3,795 : $4,987 $2,702 $5,680 $21,300
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 2 weeks 2 weeks From stock, 9 models 4-6 weeks *
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Optional left- or Optional left- or Other models in the Other models in theright-hand swing right-hand swing 40A Series are 40ACT Series aredoor; attenuation door; attenuation available that range available that rangevalues for values for in room sizes; in room sizes;125-8,000 Hz 125-8,000 Hz optional radio- optional radio-(octaves) available. (octaves) available. frequency shielding. frequency shielding.Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirementsof ANSI. of ANSI. of ANSI. of ANSI.
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MODEL IAC IAC IAC IAC
120A-1 120ACT-1 140ACT-1 160ACT-1
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Double wall Double wall Single-wall control Single-wall controlroom * room *
CONFIGURATION Single room Double room Double room Double room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Yes Yes Exam room Yes
JACK PANELNumber, type 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono; 10, stereo phono;
1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303; 1, Cinch 303;1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304; 1, Cinch 304;2, 2.5 cm (1") 2, 2.5 cm (1") 2, 2.5 cm (1") 2, 2.5 cm (1")pass-through pass-through pass-through pass-through
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) 2.8 (100) 5.7 (200), each 5.7 (200), each 5.7 (200), eachroom room room
LIGHT Fluorescent Fluorescent Fluorescent FluorescentNumber 1 2, each room 2, each room 2, each room
AUDIOMETER SHELF Optional Optional Optional Optional
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET 1 6, control room 6, control room 6, control room
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 1.2 x 1.2 x 2 1.9 x 1.9 x 2 1.9 x 1.9 x 2 1.9 x 1.9 x 2
(3.8 x 3.8 x 6.5) (6.2 x 6.2 x 6.5) (6.2 x 6.2 x 6.5) (6.2 x 6.2 x 6.5)
Inside, control NA 1.9 x 1.2 x 2 2.3 x 2 x 2.4 2.3 x 1.9 x 2(6.2 x 3.8 x 6.5) (7.5 x 6.7 x 7.8) (7.5 x 6.3 x 6.5)
Outside, overall 1.8 x 1.8 x 2.5 2.5 x 3.9 x 2.5 2.5 x 4.6 x 2.5 2.5 x 4.7 x 2.5(5.8 x 5.8 x 8.2) (8.2 x 12.8 x 8.2) (8.2 x 15.2 x 8.2) (8.2 x 15.5 x 8.2) **
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30) 61 x 76.2 (24 x 30)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1,814 (4,000) 5,398 (11,900) 4,627 (10,200) 5,080 (11,200)
LIST PRICE $15,400 $33,900 $29,100 $35,500
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
FISCAL YEAR January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Other models in the Other models in the Other models in the Other models in the120A-1 Series are 120ACT Series are 140ACT Series are 160ACT Series areavailable that range available that range available that range available that rangein room sizes; in room sizes; in room sizes; in room sizes;optional radio- optional radio- optional radio- optional radio-frequency shielding. frequency shielding. frequency shielding. frequency shielding.Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirementsof ANSI. of ANSI. of ANSI. of ANSI.
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MODEL IAC NAGASHIMA SIBELMED TREMETRICSFAILED TO RESPOND *
Mini Series 250 SN-4A S40 AR 901
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwid
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
TYPE Single wall Triple wall Single wall Not specified
CONFIGURATION Single room Single room Single room Single room
VIBRATION ISOLATORS Optional Yes Yes Optional
JACK PANELNumber, type 6, stereo phono 4, 3c30 3-pin plug; 6, stereo phono 6, stereo phono
1, 3-pin connector;1, 10-pin spare;1, relay cord
VENTILATION,m3/min
(ft3/min) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
LIGHT Fluorescent Incandescent Fluorescent Not specifiedNumber 1 1 (tungsten) ** 1 Not specified
AUDIOMETER SHELF Yes Optional Yes 16 x 27 inches,folding
CARPETING Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELECTRICAL OUTLET None 1 1 Yes
W x D x H, m (ft)Inside, exam 0.88 x 0.61 x 1.7 0.7 x 0.7 x 1.8 Not specified 0.9 x 0.7 x 1.7
(2.9 x 2 x 5.5) (2.3 x 2.3 x 5.9) (3 x 2.3 x 5.6)
Inside, control NA NA NA Not specified
Outside, overall 1 x 0.7 x 1.9 0.8 x 0.84 x 1.9 0.9 x 0.9 x 2.15 1 x 0.8 x 2(3.3 x 2.3 x 6.2) (2.6 x 2.8 x 6.2) (3 x 3 x 7.1) (3.3 x 2.6 x 6.6)
WINDOWW x H, cm (in) 61 x 76.2 53 x 53 45 x 55 35.6 x 152.4
(24 x 30) (20.9 x 20.9) (17.7 x 21.7) (17 x 60)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 295 (650) 290 (639) 265 (584.3) 347.7 (765)
LIST PRICE $3,250 Not specified $2,275 $3,275
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO From stock Not specified Not specified Not specified
FISCAL YEAR January to December Not specified January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Casters; optional Radio-frequency Right- or left-hand Portable; castersintercom system; shielded; swing door; attenua- included; right- orunit available attenuation values tion values for left-hand doorpreassembled. for 125-8,000 Hz 125-8,000 Hz (oc- swing.Meets requirements (octaves) available. taves) available.of ANSI. Meets requirements
of ANSI.
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