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I recently had carried out on my Oticon . The audiologist also changed the algorithm from VAC+ to .

I have custom moulds with a 1.4 mm vent (I think it’s 1.4).

I commented that there was a slight whistle in my right HA. The audiologist ran the feedback manager. It detected the feedback at 6K.

Does it simply reduce the amplification at that frequency to stop the feedback or is there more to it than that?

Would the music program revert that reduction? I have the standard program, speech in noise, music and lecture programs available. Does anyone know exactly how these modify the behaviour of the HAs?

Finally, does anyone use the Streamer v. 1.3A? I’m getting one for work. Wondered if the external audio was muted, reduced or unchanged when streaming audio.

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Most hearing aids employ 3 basic feedback control strategies. Phase change, frequency shifting and gain restriction. Frequency shifting is a very slight shift, usually around 10hz or so for the OPN.

Your can show you on the screen where the gain restriction is applied.

There’s an option whether to apply feedback to a program or not. So you can have one program have the feedback manager enabled and another not enabled.

@davart, What model of Oticon hearing aids are you wearing? As far as I know, OPN hearing aids don’t work with the Streamer, only with the ConnectClip.

@Volusiano knows more about making adjustments to the hearing aids in the Genie software than I do, but I think the amount of noise reduction, gain, and volume differs among the various programs. For instance, my audiologist told me that there is no noise reduction set in the music program.

In terms of muting from the streaming device, I believe this can be set in the Genie software too. With the ConnectClip, you can choose how much you want to mute the hearing aid mics when on the phone or streaming. You can also totally mute the hearing aid mics with a push on the volume down button of the ConnectClip. Hope this helps.

@davart said:

Finally, does anyone use the Streamer v. 1.3A? I’m getting one for work. Wondered if the external audio was muted, reduced or unchanged when streaming audio.

Not sure if you’re referring to the Connect Clip here or something else. The OPN is not compatible with streamers made for the previous generation Oticon hearing aids.

Not sure what you mean by using it for work? Are you planning to use it for Skype calls on your laptop or something?

Muting the external mics on the OPN while streaming is The same as pushing any volume button on the OPN for 3 seconds to mute the mics.

@davart said:

Finally, does anyone use the Streamer v. 1.3A? I’m getting one for work. Wondered if the external audio was muted, reduced or unchanged when streaming audio.

I used the Streamer Pro 1.3 for a few years with my Oticon Epoq’s and the Alta2 Pro. I preferred the Nal-NL2. I found it very useful and helpful.
To answer your question, yes you can mute the outside mics while on a call or streaming. If I recall, you press both volume buttons on the side, but I can’t really remember. Your Audi needs to program the Streamer to work the way you want it to function and sound the way you need it to sound. It is not plug n play. Get a copy of the manual on line, and get familiar with the features.
Do Not let the battery lose it’s charge. Keep it continuously charging while you are using it, and leave it plugged in as much as possible. I liked the headphone jack and would plug in directly to the headphone jack audio out on my laptop, stereo and TV and phone when avail. The sound was better, and no drops.
It is a good little streamer, but took some getting to use to. The problem is the battery life. It cannot be turned off. Absolutely do not let it sit not charging. If you are in the car plug it in. Once the battery is used up, it is not replaceable. My advice: Don’t waste the battery using it as a remote.
I was happy with it, but it was the best there was at the time. Now I stream wirelessly with the OPN’s, but my Streamer Pro is plugged in and ready if I need to use the older Oticon’s.

Thanks @Volusiano for the explanation of feedback control.

To answer @anon66854306 as @Zebras kindly replied, I do indeed have the Oticon Synergy Sense Mini-.

Thanks @Mago for your great explanation of your experience with the streamer. I work in a busy IT service desk. I’m switching between phone calls and chatting to colleagues rapidly in a fast paced environment. My plan is to mute one side and have the other un-muted (my mute buttons are independent of each other).

@Chris81 The audiologist said that was the default for the NHS. However, mine had been set up ‘out of the box’ with VAC+. The chap I was seen by is extremely knowledgeable and we discussed lots of options. I basically chose it. I felt VAC+ was a little ‘soft’ and thought I’d like to experiment. Will see how that pans out!

If I’ve missed any questions, feel free to point it out. I’m replying on a phone in a busy pub! Rock n roll… :slight_smile:

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