The FONIX FA10 and FA12 audiometers have a number of available options. Here are some of the most popular and why they might be useful.
Should I get an FA10 or FA12?
The FA10 and FA12 are almost identical. The only difference between them is that the FA12 has a +10 dB button available, and the FA10 has an “Output Reverse” button. The Output Reverse on the FA10 allows you to perform actions on one channel using the controls of the other channel. This is useful if you want to record results with one hand and operate the controls of both channels using the other hand.
Dual Calibration and the Default Transducer
The Dual Calibration option gives the audiometer the capability to store two different calibration tables. You switch to the alternate calibration by using one of the knobs otherwise used for the Hearing Aid Simulator (master hearing aid) function. Therefore, when the dual calibration function is enabled, and you are using the alternate calibration, the other Hearing Aid Simulator knob controls the master hearing aid function for both channels of the audiometer. When the primary calibration is selected, the master hearing aid channels can be controlled independently. This is generally not considered to be a big issue for most clinicians, but it’s why we need to identify the primary transducer used on the audiometer during the order process.
Boom Microphone and Monitor Headset & Gooseneck Microphones
The boom microphone and monitor headset is an all-in-one package used for communicating with the patient inside a sound booth. It allows you to monitor the test through the monitor headphones and talk to the patient using the boom microphone. This is a convenient hands free approach.
The gooseneck microphones combined with a monitor headset are an alternative to the boom microphone headset. The gooseneck microphones provide a microphone for each channel of the audiometer. Unlike the built-in internal microphones on the audiometer, they can be more easily positioned at the level of the clinician’s mouth. A monitor headset (without the boom microphone) can be used to monitor the test.
Clinical Office Package
The clinical office package consists of a collection of accessories that are commonly needed by a hearing aid clinic. When the package is purchased, there is a significant cost savings from buying the accessories individually. The package consists of:
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Carrying Case
The FONIX FA10/12 has an optional soft carrying case that can fit both the audiometer and most of the accessories that you will need for testing, including the sound field speakers.
RS232 Option
If you want to be able to connect the FA10/12 to a computer, the RS232 Option is required. This gives the audiometer the capability to communicate with the FONIX Audiometer NOAH Module or WinCHAP. The RS232 Option now comes with a USB serial cable.