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Technology Update Session

Session 2B
Low Delay Processing and Speech Intelligibility 
Eric Branda, PhD, WS Audiology   

With amplification for hearing loss, it is inherent that there will be manipulation of sound. Some aspects of amplification, such as processing delay, can lead to distortions in the sound that may reduce speech clarity. If background noise provides additional competition to the speech signal, intelligibility can be impacted. With PureSound technology from Widex, processing delay in minimized to provide more natural sound. In this presentation, we will discuss advantages associated with low delay processing for speech intelligibility.

Dr. Eric Branda is an Audiologist and Director of Applied Audiological Research for WS Audiology in the USA. For over 25 years, Eric has been involved in audiological, technical and research initiatives around the globe. He specializes in investigations on new product innovations, as well as with research partners, helping WSA fulfill its goal of creating advanced hearing solutions for all types and degrees of hearing loss. Dr. Branda received his PhD from Salus University, his AuD from the Arizona School of Health Sciences and his Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Akron.