Analog Vs Digital Hearing Aids
Convert sound into electrical signals that are amplified and passed to the earphone on the hearing aid.
Most of this type of hearing aid has single program and it remains same in all listening situations
Make sounds louder but may not discriminate between them. i.e, amplify all sounds (e.g., speech and noise) in the same way
This type of instrument is normally big in size
It is available with only few manufactures
Digital hearing aids use a tiny computer to process sound which makes it possible for the device to be programmed to suit your particular type and ‘shape’ of hearing loss
Some digital aids can be pre-programmed for different listening situations according to your lifestyle and some adjust automatically
Suppress background noise so that speech is easier to hear and understand especially in noisy environments
Possibility of Wireless, water-proof and also can be made virtually invisible
Available with all the hearing aid manufactures
Behind the Ear Hearing Aid - Digital
In the Ear / Canal Hearing Aids - Digital