Real Ear Measurement in Columbus, NE
How Real Ear Measurement Checks Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aid software starts with an estimate based on an average ear, and no two ear canals are alike. Real ear measurement in Columbus, NE replaces that guess with data. Dr. Fuchs places a thin, soft probe microphone in your ear canal next to the hearing aid, plays speech and other sounds, and measures what actually reaches your eardrum. She then adjusts the programming until it matches the prescription for your hearing loss.
Dr. Nora Fuchs, Au.D., CCC-A
Owner & Audiologist
Why Every Fitting Here Includes Real Ear Verification
Real ear verification is recommended as best practice by the major audiology organizations, yet plenty of hearing aid sellers skip it because it takes extra time and equipment. At AUDIO-LOGIC, PC it's part of every hearing aid fitting. For you, that means speech that's clear without being harsh, soft voices that don't disappear, and fewer trips back for guesswork adjustments. Dr. Fuchs would rather measure than guess.
Learn About Dr. FuchsReal Ear Measurement FAQs
Answers to common questions about real ear measurement in Columbus: what the test feels like, why it matters, whether it's included, and how it differs from a standard fitting.
Real ear measurement, often called REM or probe microphone measurement, shows exactly how much sound your hearing aids deliver inside your own ear. Every ear canal has a different size and shape, and those differences change how a hearing aid sounds. Two people with identical audiograms can need noticeably different settings.
The manufacturer's first-fit setting is a starting point based on averages. REM lets Dr. Fuchs compare what your hearing aid is really producing against the prescribed target for your hearing loss, then adjust until they match. The result is an evidence-based hearing aid fitting instead of a best guess, which usually means clearer speech and better comfort from the first day.
Most patients barely notice it. Dr. Fuchs looks in your ear first, then places a very thin, soft tube in your ear canal. It's connected to a small microphone and rests alongside your hearing aid. You sit comfortably and listen while speech and other sounds play through a speaker at different volumes.
You don't have to respond or press a button. The equipment does the measuring while Dr. Fuchs watches the results on screen and adjusts your hearing aid programming. She'll explain what she's seeing as she goes, so you understand why each change is made. When the readings match your prescription, the probe comes out and you're done.
Yes. REM hearing aid verification is part of every hearing aid fitting at AUDIO-LOGIC, PC. Dr. Fuchs considers it a basic step in fitting hearing aids correctly, so it's done for every patient, whether you're getting your first pair or replacing older devices.
Care continues after the fitting too. Cleanings, batteries, and refittings are included for three years after your hearing aid purchase, so if your hearing changes or something doesn't sound right, you can come back and have your devices adjusted. Learn more about the full process on our hearing aid fitting page, or call (402) 564-9198 to schedule.
In a standard fitting, the hearing aid is programmed with the manufacturer's software based on your audiogram, and the settings are fine-tuned by asking how things sound. That can work, but it relies on the software's average ear and on your first impression in a quiet office.
A verified hearing aid fitting adds measurement. With the probe microphone in place, Dr. Fuchs can see whether soft speech is loud enough, whether higher-pitched consonants like s and f are coming through, and whether any sound is too loud for comfort. She adjusts based on those readings and on what you tell her, so you get the benefit of both real data and your own feedback.
Our Promise Doesn't End at the Fitting
Every hearing aid fitted at AUDIO-LOGIC, PC is verified with Real Ear Measurement, so we know it delivers the sound prescribed for your hearing — in your own ear. From there, our better-hearing follow-up program includes cleanings, batteries, and refittings for three years after your purchase, keeping you on track as your hearing and lifestyle change. Since 1992, Columbus patients have counted on us to stay with them long after day one.
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Our Columbus office in the Fox Hollow Professional Center is where Dr. Fuchs provides hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and tinnitus care for patients of all ages.
- Independent, locally owned & women-owned practice
- Doctor of Audiology care at every step
- Hearing care for all ages, from infants to seniors
- Serving Columbus patients since 1992
“As a new customer the check-in process including the paper work was extremely easy and we were made to feel welcome and comfortable. The Doctor was superb! She allowed my husband to be present. She asked a few initial questions, explained the testing process and findings. She answered all of our questions. If you have hearing issues I highly recommend Audio-Logic, PC”— Scott T., Google Review
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Hearing ClinicFox Hollow Professional Center, 3763 39th Ave, Ste 300, Columbus, NE 68601
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed daily for lunch, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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