Overview

  • In sound proof room.
  • With head phones /insert phones for AC and bone transducer for BC.
  • Buttons and dials to change frequency (Hz) and sound level (dB ).
  • Depends on patient response (behavioral test).
  • Modified in children (Play audiometry).

Testing Range

  • Frequencies: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 kHz
  • Sound Intensity Range: 0-110 dB
  • Hearing loss measured in dB vs. Hz
  • Masking (with noise) of non-test ear is needed when cross hearing is a possibility.

Audiometry-sound proof room