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Operating Instructions MA 52

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Table of Contents ................................................................... Page

1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
2 Intended Use ............................................................................................ 5
3 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 6
3.1 Unpacking the Instrument .................................................................. 6
3.2 Calibration of the Device .................................................................... 7
3.3 Where to Setup ................................................................................. 7
3.4 Rear Panel Connections...................................................................... 8
4 Working with the MA 52 .......................................................................... 9
4.1 Using the Control Panel of the MA 52 ................................................ 9
4.2 Functionality of Operating Elements ................................................. 10
4.3 The Display of the MA 52 ................................................................. 12
5 Measurement Methods of Audiometry .................................................... 13
5.1 Tone Audiometry ............................................................................. 13
5.1.1 Pure-tone Testing ..................................................................... 14
5.1.2 High Tone Audiometry (optional) .............................................. 17
5.1.2 Bone Conduction Testing ......................................................... 17
5.1.3 Sound Field Testing .................................................................. 18
5.1.4 Uncomfortable Loudness (UCL) Testing ..................................... 19
5.1.5 Most Comfortable Loudness (MCL) ........................................... 19
5.1.6 The SISI Test............................................................................. 19
5.1.7 The Threshold Decay (Carhart) Test ........................................... 22
5.1.8 ABLB ....................................................................................... 23
5.1.9 MLB......................................................................................... 23
5.1.10 Stenger .................................................................................. 24
5.1.11 Langenbeck ........................................................................... 25
5.2 Speech Audiometry .......................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Input Calibration ...................................................................... 26
5.2.2 Performing the Test.................................................................. 27
5.2.3 Speech Audiometry with Microphone or CD Player ................... 28
5.2.4 Speech Audiometry with WAVE Files ........................................ 29
5.2.5 Masking .................................................................................. 30

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5.2.6 Speech in Noise Tests ............................................................... 30

5.2.7 Master Hearing Aid (MHA) ....................................................... 31
5.3 Monitoring ...................................................................................... 32
5.4 Talk Forward .................................................................................... 32
5.5 Documentation of the Results .......................................................... 32
5.6 Patient Management........................................................................ 34
6 Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................... 36
6.1 General Setup .................................................................................. 36
6.1.1 Startup Settings ....................................................................... 36
6.1.2 Receiver Selection .................................................................... 36
6.1.3 Signal Selection ........................................................................ 36
6.2 Tone and Speech Audiometry........................................................... 36
6.2.1 How to select Tone or Speech Audiometry Mode ...................... 36
6.2.2 Tone Audiometry ..................................................................... 37
6.2.3 Speech Audiometry .................................................................. 38
6.2.4 Documentation of the Results .................................................. 38
7 User Menu ............................................................................................. 40
7.1 Set up Date and Time....................................................................... 45
7.2 Set Printer Settings ........................................................................... 45
8 Disinfection ............................................................................................ 47
9 Activation of Optional Features ............................................................... 47
10 Device Update ...................................................................................... 47
11 Connection to the PC ........................................................................... 48
12 Technical Data ...................................................................................... 49
13 Warranty, Maintenance and After-Sales Service ..................................... 54
14 Safety Regulations ................................................................................ 55
14.1 Electrical Safety .............................................................................. 55
14.2 Measuring Security ........................................................................ 56
14.3 Device Control ............................................................................... 56

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14.4 Operation ...................................................................................... 56

Appendix A: Checklist for Subjective Audiometer Testing ........................... 57
Appendix B: Calibration Values and maximum Levels .................................. 58

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a quality product from the MAICO family. The
Audiometer MA 52 is manufactured to meet all quality and safety
requirements, and has been certified with the CE-symbol according to Medical
Directive 93/42/EEC.
In designing the MA 52 we placed particular importance in making it a user-
friendly device, meaning its operation is simple and easy to understand. All
functions of the MA 52 are software controlled, allowing easy upgrades of new
features and function in the future. That means that you have invested in a
device that will correspond to your future needs.
The user manual should make it as easy as possible for you to become familiar
with the functions of the MA 52.
If you have problems or have ideas for further improvements, please get in
touch with us. Simply call.

Your MAICO-team

NOTE:
Great care has been taken to ensure correctness of these operating instructions
but misconceptions are not excluded.

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2 Intended Use
The MA 52 is a portable two-channel audiometer with master hearing aid, as
well as pure tone, speech and sound field audiometric testing. It can be used
for ENT diagnostics and hearing aid fittings in the office, and for mobile
audiometry in clinics and abroad. The MA 52 is intended to be used by hearing
healthcare professionals (i.e. ENT doctors, audiologists) and/or technicians, and
school nurses who have been trained by a hearing healthcare professional.
The MA 52 audiometer delivers 11 air conduction (AC) test frequencies from
125 Hz to 8 kHz, with levels from -10 dBHL to 120 dBHL. Bone conduction (BC)
can be tested with 9 test frequencies from 250 Hz to 6 kHz with levels from
-10 dBHL to 80 dBHL (with the standard bone conductor B 71).
The large back lighted LCD-colour display shows level, frequency, transducer,
signal type, audiograms and other information for each channel.
The sound presented to the patient’s ear can be examined with an internal
monitor speaker or external monitor phone.
The MA 52 performs tests using DD45 headphones, B71 bone conduction
receiver and optional insert phones or optional speakers. Built-in test signals
include pure tone, pulse tone, warble tone, narrow band noise, white noise and
speech noise. Inputs include ports for live speech and CD speech test material.
Speech tests can also be played from a removable SD memory card. Outputs
have separate jacks for air conduction earphones, bone conduction, optional
insert phones and optional sound field speakers.
As additional feature the patient management provides the possibility to store
results in the device for further evaluation and documentation.
Results can also be printed directly by a USB printer or stored as PDF file on the
included SD memory card or USB flash drive. The MA 52 can be connected to
the PC via USB to track the session and store the results in NOAH or the MAICO
Database.
As a result of modern technology, the MA 52 offers high connectivity to PC, is
easy to use, extremely reliable and adoptable to future developments.
Furthermore, it is designed to be service friendly. Automatic test programs
make trouble shooting and the yearly calibration as easy as possible.
The speaker outputs can also be used as line level outputs for an external
amplifier or active speaker. Please contact your authorized service center to
change to line output levels.

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3 Getting Started
3.1 Unpacking the Instrument
The MA 52 was carefully inspected and packed for shipping. However, it is a
good practice to thoroughly inspect the outside of the shipping box for signs
of damage. If any damage is noted, please notify the carrier immediately.
Please remove the MAICO instrument from the shipping box by lifting the
cardboard package on the end flaps. Holding the package securely, fold the
side flaps upwards to loosen the tension in the plastic film. The instrument can
now be easily removed from the plastic packaging without the use of scissors
or other sharp tools.
SAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL AND THE SHIPPING CONTAINER
SO THE INSTRUMENT CAN BE PROPERLY PACKED IF IT NEEDS TO BE RETURNED
FOR SERVICE OR CALIBRATION.
Notify the carrier immediately if any mechanical damage is noted. This will
assure that a proper claim is made. Save all packing material so the claim
adjuster can inspect it as well. Notify your dealer or MAICO when the adjuster
has completed the inspection.
Please check that all accessories listed below are received in good condition. If
any accessories are missing or damaged, immediately notify your dealer or
MAICO.
Standard accessories:
- Headphones DD45
- Bone conduction receiver B71 with headband
- Gooseneck microphone
- SD memory card – inserted into the SD card slot
- Patient response switch
- Power cable
- Operating Instructions
As alternative air conduction headphones the TDH39, HDA200 or Holmco 8103
can be selected. Optional loudspeakers are available for sound field
measurements. The passive loudspeakers Canton CD 220, deliver levels up to
90 dBHL at 1m distance and a frequency range from 125 Hz to 8 kHz.
Alternatively small mobile speakers MAICO SBC can be used with a dynamic
range from -10 dBHL to 80 dBHL at 1m distance, for nine test frequencies from
500 Hz to 8 KHz.
The optional MAICO audiometry module for NOAH enables the automatic data
transfer of results of the MA 52.

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3.2 Calibration of the Device

The instrument, headphones, bone conductor as well as the optional insert
phone and loudspeaker match one another and have the same serial number
(e.g. 0021520). Because they have been calibrated with this particular
instrument, use of other transducers is not allowed. If one of the acoustic
transducers is replaced, the instrument must be recalibrated.
The use of non-calibrated audiometers can lead to incorrect results!

3.3 Where to setup

The MA 52 should be operated in a quiet room, so that the audiometric
examinations are not influenced by outside noises. Ambient sound pressure
levels in an audiometry test room shall not exceed the values specified in the
norm ISO 8253-1 or ANSI S3.1-1999. For use in noisier environments
headphones with optional sound insulation muffs are available.
Electro-medical instruments which emit strong electromagnetic fields (e.g.
microwaves - radiotherapy devices) can influence the function of the
audiometer. Therefore the use of these instruments is not allowed in close
proximity to the audiometer.
The test room must be at normal temperature, usually 15° C / 59° F to 35° C /
95° F, and the instrument should be switched on about 10 minutes before the
first measurement to guarantee precise measuring results. If the device has
been cooled down (e.g. during transport), please wait until it has warmed up
to room temperature.
Caution: External devices such as a computer, printer or Ethernet which
are connected to the device must meet electrical safety requirements,
such as IEC/EN 60601-1 or UL 60601-1. This is to avoid electrical shock to
the user or the patient.

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3.4 Rear Panel Connections

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Figure 1– Rear view of the MA 52

1: Power switch 10: CD Input

2: Power socket 100-240VAC / 50-60Hz 11: Speaker left channel
3: Network socket 12: Speaker right channel
4: USB out socket 13: Bone conduction receiver
5: USB in socket 14: Insert phone left channel
6: Pat patient response switch socket 15: Insert phone right channel
7: Talk Back microphone socket 16: Phone left channel (headphone)
8: Mic live voice microphone socket 17: Phone right channel
9: Mon monitor phone output socket

Place the MA 52 on a stable counter or table. Plug the power cord into the
power socket on the rear panel. Connect all accessories with the adequate
sockets as shown above. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
Turn on the instrument with the power switch which is located at the right side
of the MA 52. The device performs its initialization and auto calibration. Please
wait till the test screen appears, this can take up to 60 sec. If an error is detected
the test is stopped and a description of the error is shown on the display. In this
case please contact your local dealer or service.

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4 Working with the MA 52

The hearing level can be easily adjusted independently for each channel with a
dial on each side of the instrument (1). For optimal convenience these level
control dials are usable from the top or the side of the instrument. The level
can be changed in 5 dB steps (adjustable to 2 dB or 1 dB).

Figure 2 Control buttons

The Stimulus presenter buttons (2) and Store buttons (3) are located beside the
left and right level control dials (1). With the STIM MODE button (8) you can
change from presenter to interrupter mode. The corresponding LED lights up
when a signal is presented. The frequency is changed with plus (4) and minus
(5) buttons for both channels together. The ergonomic design of the MA 52
makes it easy to control level, signal presentation and frequency with one hand.

4.1 Using the Control Panel of the MA 52

The main functions of the MA 52 are directly accessible by using the functional
buttons which are located around the display. As the buttons have changing
functionality, the actual function of each button is shown in blue boxes
adjacent to the button. To change the actual function displayed on the screen,
just press the addressed button and a list of alternative functions appears. Press
the button several times again to choose the desired function.
An extensive User Menu for the customization of the MA 52 is available for
advanced users (see chapter 7).

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4.2 Functionality of Operating Elements

The following table describes the main functions of each button for the tone
and speech audiometry screen:

Figure 3 - Control panel MA 52

(1) Level control, adjusts the hearing level for the left/right ear
(2) STIM bar, presents or interrupts the signal for the left/right ear
(3) STORE button, stores results for the left/right ear or no response if
button is hold pressed for 3 seconds
(4) Frequency up, change to next higher frequency for tone audiometry or
to enter a correct answer for speech audiometry
(5) Frequency down, change to next lower frequency or to enter a false
answer for speech audiometry
(6) Monitor with options to adjust monitor channel levels and talk back level.
At speech also the input calibration for microphone or CD player can be
adjusted
(7) Functional selector button, function is displayed on the screen
Tone: New, to delete all stored results and start a new session
Speech: Reset the result percentage counter or Play wave file
(8) Channel STIM Mode button/TALK, to change from presenter to
interrupter mode, or to talk to the patient by holding the button pressed
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(9) Functional selector button, to select left, right or swap

(10) Receiver select button, to choose between Phones,
Insert, Bone and Speaker (only calibrated receivers are available)
(11) Functional selector button, function is displayed on the screen
Tone: Signal selector, to choose between tone, narrow band noise, white
noise or to switch the channel off
Speech: Select microphone, external CD player or wave-file as signal
source
(12) Test Signal Selector button for Steady, Pulse or Warble tone, P&W (pulse
and warble tone)
(13) Functional selector button, function is displayed on the screen:
Tone: Selects test for selected receiver, either the pure tone threshold,
Hearing Level (HL), Most Comfortable Loudness (MCL), Uncomfortable
Loudness (UCL) or Over Threshold test
Speech: Select Speech Recognition Threshold (SRT), Word Recognition
Score (WRS), MCL, UCL or MHA
(14) Select Unlock, Lock (locks presentation of the signal in both channels
together), Track (activates the masking noise to automatically increase
and decrease level in relationship to the signal), L&T (Lock and Track)
(15) Functional selector button, function is displayed on the screen: Signal
selector, to choose between tone, narrow band noise, white noise or to
switch the channel off
(16) Receiver select button, to choose between Phones,
Insert, Bone and Speaker (only calibrated receiver are available)
(17) Functional selector button, to select left, right or swap
(18) Functional selector button, to switch from tone to speech and back. The
current function is displayed on the screen
(19) Functional selector button Menu, to enter the User Menu. Settings can
be adjusted, the results can be printed out or stored as PDF on SD memory
card or USB flash drive or the patient list can be entered
(20) SD memory card slot
(21) Level meter

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4.3 The Display of the MA 52

The instrument is set up to air conduction and pure tone by default. When
starting the MA 52 the tone audiometry screen opens.

Figure 4 - Start screen Tone Audiometry, default

The frequency is set to 1 kHz and the level of the tone to 30 dBHL for the right
channel, 0 dBHL noise for the left. All settings are shown on the display, as well
as the function of the control panel buttons on the left and right side of the
display. The level limits of the chosen transducer are marked by thin lines in
the lower area of the audiogram.
The Display has an energy saver function: the backlight of the display is
automatically dimed after approximately three minutes. Any action with the
MA 52 such as pressing a button or rotating the dial switches the backlight
immediately on again.

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5 Measurement Methods of Audiometry

The patient should sit at a distance of at least 1 m from the device.
Eliminate any obstructions which will interfere with the placement of the
earphone cushions on the ear (i.e. hair, eyeglasses). Ensure that headphones
are always used with appropriate padded ear cushions.
Ensure the headphones are put on correctly: Red side on the right, blue side on
the left. Adjust the headband of the headphones so that the receivers are at
the correct height (the sound output grid exactly facing the ear canal).
Explain to the patient that he should press the button of the patient response
switch if he just hears the test tone.
For hygienic reasons it is important to clean the ear cushions of the headphone
(see chapter 9) after testing.

5.1 Tone Audiometry

The MA 52 supports the main tone audiometric testing methods. The following
testing methods can be started out of the tone audiometry mode and the
results will be documented in the instrument.
Air conduction testing
Bone conduction testing
High tone audiometry (optional)
Sound field testing
Pure Tone hearing threshold
Uncomfortable Loudness (UCL) Testing
Most Comfortable Loudness (MCL)
Over threshold test: Decay, SISI, ABLB and MLB

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5.1.1 Pure-tone Testing

In the pure tone audiometry, the hearing threshold of the patient is measured
in comparison with the normal hearing threshold. The examination starts with
air conduction on the ear with better hearing.
Upon opening the Tone screen the following settings are displayed.

Figure 5 Start screen

Default setting: right channel is set to air conduction pure tone and the left
channel to air conduction narrow band noise with manual masking. The
frequency is automatically set to 1000 Hz.
The audiometer provides two channels, which can be separately routed to the
left or right ear. Each channel can play back a signal and can be routed to one
of the outputs. The signal can be set for each channel independently to tone,
narrow band noise or white noise by the functional selector buttons (11) and
(15).
Select the ear to be tested by pressing the Right or Left key (9), (17) on the
control panel underneath the screen. However it is easier to select Swap by one
of the functional selector buttons (9) or (17) to switch from the left to the right
ear.
Next select the transducer to be used, headphones (Phones), insert phones
(Insert), bone conductor (Bone) or sound field speaker (Speaker) by pressing the
appropriate button (10), (16). Only calibrated transducers are selectable.
The level and frequency of each channel is displayed as a numerical value at the
top of the screen and also as a cursor within the audiogram itself.

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The dBHL level can be changed with the attenuator knobs on both sides (1) of
the instrument. Set the level control dial to a value just below expected hearing
loss and turn down the level of the other ear.
Use the frequency plus (4) or minus (5) keys to increase or decrease the
frequency. Press the STIM button (the blue part next to the attenuator knobs)
to present or interrupt the tone. The status LED above the STIM Mode button
will flash when the tone is presented.
Follow your preferred procedure for the evaluation of the hearing threshold.
Note: A warning prompt appears on the display in the event that the
hearing level exceeds 100 dBHL. The warning prompt disappears after
approximately 1 second. As long as the prompt is visible on the display,
no further entries can be made.
Test through the frequencies: Starting at 1000 Hz, set the higher frequencies
first, then the lower frequencies.
Use the frequency up key (4) to select the next higher frequency and use the
frequency down key (5) to select the next lower frequency.
Select the next frequency, increase the level again and proceed with presenting
the test signal as described before.
Once a threshold value is established, press the STORE (3) key in order to store
the threshold. The appropriate symbol will be plotted on the audiogram.
Once all frequencies are tested, choose the poorer ear and repeat the hearing
threshold test.
Pulse tone
If required, the test can also be performed with a pulsed tone. Set the test signal
button (12) on PULSE and the pure tone will be switched to a pulsing tone.
Warble tone
If required, the test can also be performed with a warble tone. Press the button
(12) and the pure tone will frequency modulate. The warble tone can also be
pulsed as described before.
Noise
The signal may be changed from a pure tone to narrow-band noise or white
noise by pressing the signal key (11), (15) underneath the display, whichever
one corresponds to the current test channel. This will change the status
displayed in the test channel from “Tone” to “Noise”.

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5.1.1.1 Masking
When measuring a pure tone audiogram you assume that the measured
hearing threshold is correct. But if you recognize that sound is also transmitted
through bone conduction over the entire skull it is probable that the opposite
ear has also received sound. This is called “crossover”.
Crossover can also occur when measuring air conduction because a small
amount of air conducted sound is received by the skull and transmitted by
bone. Whether the crossover signal can be heard by the opposite ear depends
on its inner ear function.
Relevant to crossover is the sound level which is received by the opposite ear.
The difference between the original test signal at the test ear and the received
signal at the opposite ear is called “interaural attenuation”.
For bone conduction measurement the interaural attenuation is 0 to 15 dB.
Bone conduction crossover is therefore possible even with a slight difference in
hearing loss between ears.
Important: Please advise the patient to tell you in which ear test signal
is heard. It is thereby easier to detect crossover.
To ensure that the patient will not experience crossover you must mask the
opposite ear. Masking increases the hearing threshold of the opposite ear.
The masking is done with a noise signal which is transmitted by the headphone.
For pure tone audiometry a narrowband noise is used. This noise changes its
center frequency according to the frequency of the test signal.
Manual Masking
For the opposite ear set the receiver selector to Phone or Insert and the signal
selector to NOISE.
Adjust the required masking level with the level control dial.
Notice that the masking sound should be continuously presented for effective
masking. This can be done by pressing the corresponding STIM MODE key to
keep the masking noise on.
To mask when performing bone conduction testing, place the headphone on
the opposite ear so that the receiver is at the correct height (the sound output
grid exactly faces the ear canal). Adjust the headband of the headphones. The
receiver on the side where the bone conductor is placed should sit directly on
the cheek bone.

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Automatic Masking:
With the manual masking, as described before, you have to readjust the
masking level every time you change the test signal level. The MA 52 has a
tracking feature for easy masking.
Adjust the test signal using the level control dial and with the opposite level
control dial the corresponding masking level.
Now press the TRACK button. The masking level is automatically changed if
you adjust the test signal level (e.g. if the test level was 30 dBHL and the masking
level 50 dBHL and you change the test level to 45 dBHL the masking level is
automatically adjusted to 65 dBHL).
5.1.2 High Tone Audiometry (optional)
If available, pure tone hearing threshold of high frequencies from 8 kHz to 20
kHz can be tested. The High Tone option need to be activated and the
transducer HDA200 need to be calibrated for all frequencies.
First select the corresponding output Phones or Insert by the button (10) or (16).
The item High Tone is now available at the functional button (17). Select High
Tone by pressing the functional button (17) till High Tone is highlighted. The
high tone diagram is displayed, combining the left and right ears results.
Additional frequencies from 8 kHz to 20 kHz can be selected now by the
frequency up (4) or down (5) key. The test procedure is identical to the
description in chapter 5.1.1 Pure-tone Testing.
If a transducer is selected which is not calibrated for high frequencies, the
diagram will be set to the initial diagram settings and the high frequencies can’t
be selected anymore.
On the printout, pure tone audiometry results will appear in a high tone
diagram combining left and right ears results.
5.1.2 Bone Conduction Testing
Bone conduction - the transmission of sound waves through the skull directly
to the inner ear - provides information about the function of the inner ear. For
a neural hearing loss the values of air conduction and bone conduction are the
same. In this case a hearing loss of the middle ear can be eliminated.
Place the bone conduction receiver so that the flat, circular side of the
transducer is placed on the mastoid, at the noticeable ledge of the cranial bone
behind the auricle. The other side of the headband is placed in front of the
opposite ear.
Set the receiver selector to Bone and the signal selector to TONE.
Perform the test the same way as for air conduction.

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If you are using bone conductor with contra lateral masking transducer like the
BKH 10, connect the contra phone to the left insert phone socket (14, Fig. 1).
If masking is switched on, the masking noise will be always routed to this
output.
For hygienic reasons it is important to clean the bone conductor (see chapter 8
Disinfection).
5.1.3 Sound Field Testing
Set the receiver selector to Speaker. Perform the test the same way as for air
conduction.
Warble tones should be used in the sound field since pure tones may not
provide reproducible results in the typical test room.
Perform the test the same way as described in the air conduction section above.

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5.1.4 Uncomfortable Loudness (UCL) Testing

Testing of UCL can be measured using pure tone or speech stimuli. The purpose
is to determine the dB level at which the stimuli become uncomfortable to the
patient. The UCL is described as the level between very loud and loud
perception of the test signal. This information is valuable for determining the
patient's upper dynamic range limit.
Warning! Because this test uses high sound pressure levels, it is
extremely important to perform this test using the utmost caution to
avoid damaging the ear. To prevent the possibility of extreme
discomfort by the patient, it is important to start the test with
comfortable levels.
Press the test mode selector key (13) underneath the display repeatedly until
UCL is highlighted and the LCD-display in the bottom row changes from HL to
UL. Start as described in chapter 5.1.1 with a test level of 60 dBHL. Present the
tone briefly (max. 1s). If the signal was recognized by the patient as “not
uncomfortable”, increase the level and proceed as described before. If the
signal was uncomfortable for the patient store the value. Proceed accordingly
with other test frequencies.

5.1.5 Most Comfortable Loudness (MCL)

Testing of MCL can be measured using pure-tone stimuli or speech. The
purpose is to determine the most comfortable listening level for the patient for
a given stimulus. The dB level at which the stimulus is the most comfortable is
determined. This level might be described as the level at which the patient
would be comfortable listening for an extended period of time. Press the test
mode selector key (13) underneath the display and select MCL in order to test
and store the Most Comfortable Loudness.

5.1.6 The SISI Test

The SISI (Short Increment Sensitivity Index) is guided by the principle that
patients with cochlear impairment are hypersensitive to small intensity
increments. The continuous test tone is increased by 1 dB for a period of 0.2
seconds every 4.8 seconds. Whenever the increment is heard the patient has to
press the response switch. The MA 52 calculates the percentage of detected
increments. The SISI test information and the test score are shown on the LCD-
display. The test will end automatically after 20 presented increments. The score
is expressed as a percentage of ratio of the increments heard to the delivered
increments (all increments heard = 100% - no increments heard = 0%). A high
score indicates a cochlear impairment. A low score is related to normal hearing
or conductive or retrocochlear pathology.

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5.1.6.1 Preparation of the SISI Test

Figure 6 Start screen SISI Test

To start the test select SISI with the functional selector button (13), choose OT
Tests and SISI Test.
Select the test frequency with the frequency keys (4), (5). For the test you should
choose the frequency where the maximum bone conduction hearing loss is
measured as described in chapter 5.1.2.
Adjust the test intensity with the level control dial (1) to a value of 20 dB above
the individual hearing threshold.
Recognize that in the SISI mode the test is presented continuously. You can
interrupt the test by pressing the PAUSE (9) button. Press START (19) to resume
the test.
The patient must be instructed: "You will now hear a continuous tone. Every
time it becomes louder, immediately push the switch”.

5.1.6.2 Training of the Patient

Only with careful training during the following conditioning phase a valid test
result can be achieved.
The training starts with level steps of 5 dB. That means a continuous tone, e.g.
65 dBHL, is briefly increased by 5 dB, e.g. to 70 dBHL. During the increment time,
a green box is shown in the middle of the LCD display. The number of detected
(recognized) increments is counted and shown on the display. Furthermore, the
number of presented (given) increments is shown.

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When the patient has understood the procedure of the test press the “Inc”
button (11) to select the level increment for the test (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 dB
increments).
5.1.6.3 Performing the SISI Test
When the patient is ready, set the increment to 1dB and press the Start (19)
button to run the SISI test.
Now 20 increments will be presented to the patient.
You can delay the test by pressing the Pause (9) button. This could be helpful
in determining if the patient malingers.
The test will end automatically after 20 presented increments. The number of
detected increments is counted and indicated as percentage of the presented
increments. The result is only stored if minimum 10 increments has been
presented.
If you are sure that the result of the test is consistent you can abort the test at
any time by pressing the STOP (18) button. The result is then indicated
accordingly.
Retrocochlear hearing impairment is represented by low scores (< 25 %),
cochlear defects by high scores (> 70 %).
Press the EXIT (6) button to leave the SISI test.

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5.1.7 The Threshold Decay (Carhart) Test

This examination is conducted as a fatigue test in cases of sensitivity loss.
To start the test select Decay with the functional selector button (13), choose
OT Tests and Decay Test. Make sure that the correct transducer is selected in
advance.

Figure 7 Start Screen Decay Test

Select left or right ear (9) and the test frequency with the frequency keys (4),
(5).
Adjust the test level with the intensity control dial (1). The level should be set
to a value 5 dB above the individual pure tone hearing threshold at this
frequency.
Instruct the patient to hold the response switch while the tone is heard and to
release the switch as soon as the tone is not heard anymore.
Press START (19) to begin the test and present the test signal to the patient.
The patient response LED lights and a stopwatch counts the seconds as long as
the patient response switch is pressed. As soon as the patient releases the
response switch, the level is increased for 5 dB.
The test stops automatically if the patient is able to hear the tone at the same
level for 60 seconds or if the level is increased for 30 dB. Press STOP (18) to
terminate the test before.

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5.1.8 ABLB
The Alternate Binaural Loudness Balance test is a recruitment test. Alternating
tones between the two ears with headphones are used. The intensity of the
tone in the better hearing ear is varied until the loudness of the tone is judged
by the patient to be equivalent to a tone at a constant intensity in the normal
ear. This is called loudness balance.
To start the test select OT Test with the functional selector button (13), choose
ABLB, then the ABLB test screen will be displayed:

Figure 8 – ABLB screen

The test can be performed at all frequencies between 125 Hz and 8 kHz. Select
the test frequency by the frequency up and down key (4) and (5). Set the level
of the better hearing ear 5 dB above the threshold. Present the left or right
stimulus presenter bar (2). Adjust the level of the hearing-impaired ear with the
level control (1) until the loudness in both ears matches. Press the left or right
save button (3). Repeat the test for several levels.
To perform the test at another frequency, press the frequency up or down key
(4) or (5). A new ladder diagram appears. Use the functional selector button (9)
or (11) to jump to the previous or next diagram. Select 500 ms or 1000 ms as
modulation time by the functional selector button (13). To exit the ABLB test
screen press the EXIT button (6).
5.1.9 MLB
The Monaural Level Balance test is a test to detect perceived loudness
differences between two frequencies in the same ear. A tone with two
alternating frequencies is presented to the same ear. The level of the frequency
with normal hearing threshold is adjusted till it matches to the loudness of the
other frequency. The patient has to indicate if the loudness of both frequencies
is equal.

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To start the test select OT Test with the functional selector button (13), choose
MLB, then the MLB test screen will be displayed:

Figure 9 – MLB screen

Select the left or right ear by the functional selector button (9). Then select the
both frequencies left and right frequency up or down buttons (4) or (5). Adjust
the level of by the level controls (1). Present the stimulus by the stimulus
presenter button (2). Press the store button (3) to save the level of equal
loudness. Repeat the procedure for several different levels.
To compare the loudness of further frequencies press the frequency up or down
button (4) or (5), a new ladder diagram will appears. Use the functional selector
button (9) or (11) to jump to the previous or next diagram. Select 500 ms or
1000 ms as modulation time by the functional selector button (13). To exit the
ABLB test screen press the button (6).

5.1.10 Stenger
The Stenger test is a test for malingering based on the auditory phenomenon
of the referral to the ear in which the sound appears loudest. Select HL to
perform the Stenger test and set the left and right channel to tone. Instruct the
patient to press the response button when he hears a tone, without mentioning
which ear they will hear the tone in. Present a tone to the better hearing ear 5
or 10 dB above its threshold. Present the tone continuously by pressing the
STIM Mode button (8) and set it to interrupter mode. Use the other channel to
present the same continuous tone to the suspected ear at a level just below the
level that the patient (maybe untruthfully) has reported to be his hearing
threshold for this ear. If the patient reports that the tone in the normal ear has
disappeared by saying that now he hears nothing, he is essentially malingering.

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5.1.11 Langenbeck
The Langenbeck noise audiometry investigates the hearing threshold of pure
tones while masking noise is presented simultaneously to the same ear with a
constant level for all frequencies. The tone in noise hearing threshold is typically
as high as the level of the noise. The noise has a higher influence to neural
hearing losses and the tone in noise hearing threshold will be increased. Set the
signal of the first channel to tone and the signal of the second channel to noise
and route both channels to the same ear. Set the level of the noise to a fix value
and test the hearing threshold.

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5.2 Speech Audiometry

The MA 52 supports speech audiometry. To conduct speech tests using speech
test material you can use a CD player, wave files from SD memory card, or a
microphone. The gooseneck microphone can be used for live speech
audiometry and communication with the patient.
Caution: If you are using a CD player powered by electrical current, the
player must meet electrical safety requirements, such as IEC 601-1 or
UL. This is to avoid electrical shock of either the patient or you. If you
are not sure if your player meets these requirements it is safer to use
battery power.

5.2.1 Input Calibration

The MA 52 must be calibrated to the particular speech test to ensure valid test
levels. That means every time you change the speech test CD you must
recalibrate the instrument.
To calibrate the CD speech input select CD with the signal selector key (11),
(15). Press the Monitor button (6) and then InCal (19) and the calibration screen
appears.

Figure 10 - Input Calibration

On every CD with speech test material you have a reference signal, such as a
reference tone or speech simulating noise. Play back the reference signal with
CD. Use the left or right level control (1) and adjust the levels until the VU-
meter (21) shows all yellow and one green light.
If one or more red lights are on, reduce the level using the corresponding dials
(1).
To calibrate the microphone for live voice testing, select MIC with the SIGNAL
selector key (11), (15). Press the Monitor button (6) and then InCal (19) and the
calibration screen appears. Use the left or right level control (1) and adjust the
levels until the VU-meter (21) shows all yellow and one green light.

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Store the calibration and leave the calibration mode with the Exit button on the
left side of the display.

5.2.2 Performing the Test

Use the functional button Speech on the right side of the tone screen (18) to
switch to speech testing. The speech test screen opens, the right ear is selected
and the level is set to the default value.
The speech recognition threshold SRT is the hearing threshold for speech. It is
the lowest level at which the patient correctly recognizes 50% of the speech.
Usually, recognition is indicated by repetition of the speech-stimulus item. The
speech test can be done with recorded speech test material from CD or with
the microphone and live voice using standardized word lists. Different methods
for speech tests are standardized worldwide such as the ASHA guidelines
(1988) for SRT testing.
Explain to the patient that he should repeat each word he hears. The patient
should sit at a distance of at least 1 m from the device. Eliminate any
obstructions which will interfere with the placement of the earphone cushions
on the ear (i.e. hair, eyeglasses). Ensure the headphones are put on correctly.
Adjust the headband of the headphones so that the receivers are at the correct
height (the sound output grid exactly facing the ear canal).

Figure 11 - Start Screen Speech Test

The signal can be set to microphone, CD or Wave or switched off, for each
channel independently by the functional selector buttons (11) and (15). Each
channel can be routed to the left or right ear by the functional selector buttons
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by selecting swap. The current settings of the channels are exchanged. Settings
for the swap function can be adjusted in the user menu.
Select Phones, Insert, Bone or Speaker (only calibrated receivers are available)
by the receiver select button (10), (16).

5.2.3 Speech Audiometry with Microphone or CD Player

Connect the microphone or CD player to corresponding input (10) on the rear
side of your MA 52. Set the signal of the test channel to microphone or CD by
the functional selector button (11), (15). Make sure that the input signal is
calibrated correctly, like described above. Select the test SRT, WRS, MCL or UCL
by the functional button (13).
For SRT set the level to the recommended start value and decrease or increase
the level according to a correct or not correct response, this procedure results
in the level of the SRT. Press the store button (3) to document the result.
For the WRS test, the level remains fix and the correct and not correct answers
are entered by the frequency plus (4) and minus (5) button. Store the
established WRS value and proceed at the next level. To clear the word counter,
press the Reset key (6) on the left side of the display.
If MCL is selected, the level need to be adjusted till it is comfortable to listen to.
Then store the value by the store button (3).
For the UCL test the level is increased till it is indicated as uncomfortable and
the result stored by pressing the store button (3).

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5.2.4 Speech Audiometry with WAVE Files

If Wave is selected by the speech signal selector (11) or (15) a menu will pop-
up with available word lists, stored on the SD memory card. A word list can be
selected by using the level control (1) to scroll through the list. A list can be
loaded by pressing the stimulus button. The words of the list will be displayed
in the speech audiometry screen.

Figure 12 - List of Speech Test Wave Files

The level is displayed as a numerical value at the top of the screen. The level
can be changed with the level controls (1) on both sides of the instrument.
Before starting the playback of the wave files, the first word can be selected by
the frequency up and down buttons (4) and (5). Press the functional button
Play (7) to start or pause the playback of the wave files.
The procedure for the SRT, WRS, MCL and UCL test is the same like for CD or
microphone testing, described above. For the SRT test a word need to be
selected in the wordlist by the frequency up (4) or down (5) key. When the
button Play (7) is pressed, the selected word is presented. Increase or decrease
the level in case of a correct or incorrect response till the SRT is estimated and
store the result by pressing the button Store (3).
For the WRS test tally the correct words by pressing the frequency up (4) key
and the incorrect words by pressing the frequency down (5) key. The next word
will be played back automatically. Press the functional button Pause (7) to
interrupt the play back.
The percentage of the speech discrimination score is displayed and will be
stored in the speech table or audiogram as soon as store (3) is pressed.

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Figure 13 - Speech Audiometry with Wave Files

Press the functional button List (6) to load another word list.
5.2.5 Masking
Speech audiometry has similar masking rules to those described in chapter
5.1.1.1 for pure tone audiometry. The signal of the non-testing ear is set to
speech noise (SN) by the functional selector button signal (11) or (15). This
channel needs to be set to interrupter mode by pressing the channel STIM
Mode button (8) for continuous presentation of the masking noise. Adjust the
level of the masking channel by the corresponding level control (1) for effective
masking.

5.2.6 Speech in Noise Tests

Performing speech in noise tests, speech and noise are given simultaneously in
two channels but in the same ear. The speech source can be provided by a
microphone, WAVE files or an external CD-player. Select the signal source on
one channel (buttons 11 or 13) and speech noise (SN) on the other channel. To
present the speech in noise in the same ear, the noise channel has to be routed
to the same ear like the speech channel (button 9 or 17). Please make sure that
the speech is presented in interrupter mode (8) in order to present both signals
simultaneously.

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5.2.7 Master Hearing Aid (MHA)

After you have completed the speech audiometry testing you may wish to
demonstrate to the patient the difference a hearing aid can make. Use the MA
52 master hearing aid to adjust various frequency slopes for speech signals.
The Master Hearing Aid (MHA) feature utilizes input signals from the Live Voice
(Mic), external CD/MP3 player or with Wave files. These signals are then filtered
to simulate the benefit of hearing aids in the case of a high frequency hearing
loss. The level of the low frequencies can be reduced by 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB per
octave.
Begin by selecting a signal source in the speech mode with the functional
selector button (11) or (15). Start the MHA function by pressing the Test
Selection button (13). Change the dB presentation levels with the level control
dials (1). The influence of the filters can be changed by using the Frequency Up
(4) and Down (5) keys. The MHA function can be performed using monaural or
binaural presentations.

Figure 14 - Display Master Hearing Aid

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5.3 Monitoring
All signals presented to the patient can be monitored by the examiner via a
monitoring headset or the speakers, integrated in the device. For this purpose,
press the monitor button (6) and the monitor screen will appear. The monitor
level of the left and right channel can be adjusted with the corresponding level
control dial (1). The integrated speaker is switched on by pressing the button
(13) and the external headset via the functional selector button (11). In order
to hear the signal given to the patient, make sure to activate the corresponding
channel for monitoring (buttons 9 and 17).
The talk back microphone is activated by the button (15) and its level adjusted
by the frequency up and down buttons (4), (5).

Figure 15 - Example for Monitoring setting

5.4 Talk Forward

Connect the gooseneck microphone to the microphone socket (8) on the rear
side of the device. To talk to the patient hold the STIM mode/TALK button
pressed and talk into the gooseneck microphone. Adjust the level by the left or
right level control (1) during holding the STIM mode/TALK button pressed.

5.5 Documentation of the Results

All stored results can be directly printed by a USB printer. Make sure that a
compatible printer is connected to the USB port (4) and the device is correctly
configured to the connected printer (refer also to chapter 7.2).
The results can also be stored as PDF file on an SD memory card or USB flash
drive to be transferred to a PC for further usage. The PDF file contains all the
results of the measurement. An SD memory card needs to be inserted in the SD

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card slot (20) or a USB flash drive connected to the USB socket (4) on the rear
side of the device.
When the examination is completed, press the Menu button (19) in the tone or
speech test mode. The User Menu is opened and the functionality of the
functional buttons (11), (13) and (15) changes to PDF, Print and Patients.
To printout the results press the Print button (13). Make sure that a compatible
printer is connected and the printer settings are correct.
To store the results on the SD memory card, press the PDF button (11). A PDF
will be created and stored on the SD memory card or USB flash drive for further
transfer to a PC or printout via a PC connected printer. Make sure that the
setting PDF Save Option is set to correct storage medium SD memory card or
USB flash drive (chapter 7).
After printing or creating a PDF you will automatically return to the tone or
speech test mode.
Enter the patient list by pressing the Patients button (15) to store the results.

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5.6 Patient Management

The patient management enables storing the results of the audiological tests
on the SD memory card. The results can be loaded later on to review, edit or
print them. The patients can be stored by numbers or by entering name and
birth date. The demographic patient information can be entered by the level
control (1) or a connected USB keyboard.
Enter the User Menu by pressing the Menu button (19) in the tone or speech
audiometry screen. Press the button Patients (15) to display the patient list.

Figure 16 - Patient List

Select a patient by the level control (1) and press the stimulus button (2) to
display the stored sessions. Select a session and press the PDF button (11) to
store the PDF on the SD memory card or USB flash drive. To print the results to
a connected printer press Print (13). The patient information will only be
included on the printout is done in the patient list, or if the PDF is created in
the patient list screen.
Current results can be stored to a numbered patient or to a named patient.
Entering the Patient List, a new numbered patient with a new number is
selected automatically. Just press the SAVE button (9) to save the current
session to this new patient number. To save the results to an existing patient,
select a patient by the level controls and press the SAVE button.
To save the current results to a new patient with a new patient name, press the
button New Patient (15) and a screen appears to enter the patients last name,
first name, ID and date of birth.

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Figure 17 - New Patient

Enter the characters of the name by scrolling through the alphabet by the level
controls (1) and enter the selected character by the stimulus button (2). Jump
to the next or previous field with the frequency up (4) or down (5) button. You
can enter the date as well by the level control. Delete the last character or
number by pressing the Delete button (19).
Otherwise use a USB keyboard to enter the patient information. Connect it to
the USB in connector (4) and type in the characters and jump to the next field
by the tab key. Press Enter to confirm the selected date and jump to the next
date position. Press the functional button OK (6) to save the new patient and
go back to the patient list. The new patient is selected and the current
measurement results can be saved to this new patient by pressing the functional
button Save (9).
Press the button No Name (9) to store the results only by a patient number,
without entering a name or Cancel (6) to go back to the Patient List without
saving.
There is a possibility available to lock the database and to enter a log-in PIN if
the language is set to English. Enter the Patient List and select New Patient by
pressing the New Patient button (17). Select Log-In On by pressing the
functional button Log-In On/Off (15). A screen will appear to set your personal
four digit log-in PIN. Select four numbers between 0 and 9 by the level dial and
enter each by pressing the STIM bar (2) and confirm your personal log-in PIN by
pressing the button Set (9). Remember the PIN very well otherwise it is not
possible to enter the patient list anymore! Each time you enter the patient list
this PIN need to be entered by selecting the digit by the level dial and entering
it by pressing the STIM bar (2).
Enter the New Patient screen and select Log-In Off by button (15) to switch off
the patient list log-in.

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6 Quick Reference Guide

6.1 General Setup

6.1.1 Startup Settings

Air conduction on both channels
Pure tone on both channels
30 dBHL on both channels
Presenter mode
6.1.2 Receiver Selection
Next select the transducer to be used, headphones (Phones) or insert phones
(Insert), by pressing the appropriate button.
Press either the right (10) or left (16) RECEIVER key to select the receiver
(Phones, Insert, Bone, Speaker). The display shows the selected receiver at the
top of the display screen below the presentation levels.
It is not possible to select Bone on both channels simultaneously.
After a new selection the level will be reset to 30 dBHL.

6.1.3 Signal Selection

Press either the right (11) or left (15) SIGNAL key to select the signal. The kind
of NOISE signal depends on the signal of the opposite channel. Speech masking
noise is used if a speech signal is selected on the opposite channel (see also
chapter 5.2.5). The display shows the selected signal on the bottom line of the
display.

6.2 Tone and Speech Audiometry

6.2.1 How to select Tone or Speech Audiometry Mode

There are two modes of audiometry.
Tone audiometry: shows level and frequency on the display
Speech audiometry: shows level and additional the ratio of correct and incorrect
words and speech discrimination in percentage on the display for the WRS test
Use the MODE button (18) to switch between tone and speech mode.

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6.2.2 Tone Audiometry

Frequency Selection
Use one of the two sets of frequency keys (4) or (5) to select the frequency. The
maximum and minimum frequency depends on the receiver you have selected.
Warble Tone
Press the Test signal button (12) to activate the warble tone. The LED will
highlight Warble.
Pulse Tone
Press the Test signal button (12) to activate the pulse tone. The LED will
highlight Pulse.
Overthreshold Tests
Press the Test mode button (13) until OT Tests is selected. The functional
selector buttons below the display will show the available over threshold tests.
Use the button (9) for Decay test and button (11) for SISI test, button (13) for
ABLB test or button (15) for MLB test. Select the left or right ear and adjust the
parameters. For the Decay or SISI test press the Start button (19) on the right
side of the display to start the test. Stop the test by pressing the Stop button
(18) on the right side of the display. To end the selected test, press the Exit
button (6) on the left side of the display.
Tracking Function
Press the TRACK key (14) to activate tracking. Both channels will change level
when only one attenuator is adjusted.
STIM Mode Selection
Press STIM MODE (8) key to switch between continuous presentation and
presentation by pressing the STIM button (2). When in continuous presentation
mode the STIM buttons function as interrupters. The light above the STIM
MODE key is on if continuous presentation is selected.
Speech and noise are always in continuous presentation, except when both
channels are selected as noise.
Interlock Function
Press the LOCK/UNLOCK key to activate the interlock function. Signals from
both channels will be presented simultaneously with the press of only one STIM
button (2).

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Talk over Microphone

Press and hold the STIM MODE (8) to activate Talk forward. Adjust the level by
turning one of the attenuator knobs (1) while in the mode.
Talkback Microphone and Monitor Volume Control
Press the Monitor key on the left side of the display and the volume control
bars for Talk Back and monitor are shown.
Adjust the monitor volume with the right and left controls (1). Adjust the
talkback microphone volume with the plus/minus keys (4) or (5). To store the
actual settings press Exit (19).

6.2.3 Speech Audiometry

To select speech audiometry, select Speech (18) and SRT or WRS test (13). For
the SRT test the current level need to be adapted in order to establish the level
for 50% correct word recognition. Use the frequency up (4) and down (5) key
to select a word in the word list.
For the WRS test the display shows the percentage of correctly repeated words.
To count the correct words press one of the frequency up (4) keys.
To count the wrong words press one of the frequency down (5) keys.
To clear the counter, press the Reset key (7) on the left side of the display.
Speech Calibration
To calibrate the MIC or CD speech input select the input with the SIGNAL
selector key (11). Press the Monitor button (6), the monitor setting screen
appears, press now the Incal button (19) on the right side of the display and
the calibration screen appears.
Play the reference signal with CD or talk into the microphone. Use the left or
right level control (1) and adjust the levels until the VU-meter show all yellow
and one green light. If one or more red lights are on, reduce the level using the
corresponding dials (1).
Store the calibration and leave the calibration mode with the OK (6) button on
the left side of the display.

6.2.4 Documentation of the Results

Printout
Enter the User Menu by pressing the functional button (19) and press the
button Print (13) to printout the results.

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Store Results as PDF

Enter the User Menu by pressing the functional button (19) and press the
button PDF (11) to save the results as PDF file on the SD memory card or USB
flash drive.
Store the Result in the Patient List
Enter the User Menu by pressing the functional button (19) and press the
button Patient (15) to enter the patient list. Enter a new patient by pressing the
button New Patient (15). It is also possible to print a result from the patient list
or to create a PDF of the result. Select a stored session of a patient in the patient
list and press then the button PDF (11) or Print (13). In this case, the patient
information will be included in the PDF or printout. Press the Button New (7) in
the patient list, to start a new session.
New Session
Go back to the tone audiometry mode and press the functional button New
(7).

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7 User Menu
The User Menu provides extensive possibilities to adjust the device perfectly to
your habits and needs. The menu offers also the opportunity to printout the
results on a USB printer or to store the results as PDF on the SD memory card.
To enter the User Menu press the Menu button (19) on the right side of the
display.

Figure 18 – User Menu screen

To choose an item from the menu use the level controls (1). Below the box for
the setting there is always a short description of the selected setting item
displayed.
Display the sub items or change the setting of the selected item by pressing the
STIM presenter bar (2).
To confirm the changed setting press the OK button (7) on the left side of the
display, or press Cancel (6) in order to return without any change.

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These menu items are available:

Frequency Frequency Default frequency Set
Settings (On/Off): Set default
frequency if side,
transducer or signal type
has changed
Frequency roll Back: Frequency control
jumps to 1000 Hz if the
highest and lowest
frequency was reached
Stop: Frequency control
function stops at highest
and lowest frequency
Wrap: jumps to the
lowest/highest frequency
when the highest/lowest
frequency is achieved
Standard frequencies Select/deselect

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Level Default level On/Off: Set default level

after changing signal type
Level Steps 5; 2; 1
Inverse Dialing Change effect on dialing an
encoder
Speech level unit dBSPL/dBHL: select the level
unit for speech signals
Signal Default signal types Defines which signals are
selected by default:
Signal/Noise or
Signal/Signal
Swap function Defines what happens if
Swap is selected:
- Swap Ears, the left and
right ear is interchanged,
the signals of the channels
remain
- Swap Signals, only the
signals are interchanged
and the ears remain
Display of the left and - Same, left dial controls
right ear level of the left ear, right
dial controls the level of the
right ear
- Interchanged, left and
right dial controls the level
of the opposite ear
Presenter Duration Unlimited, signal is
presented as long as the
STIM bar is pressed
1.5 Seconds, signal is
switched off after 1.5 sec.
User Defined duration, user
can define a maximum
presentation duration
Interrupter / Presenter Default Presenter or
Mode Interrupter mode
Pulse 500 ms, slow pulsing
250 ms, fast pulsing

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PTA (Pure Tone Select/deselect frequencies

Audiometry) for the calculation of the
PTA value for the default
transducer
CD Channel Select the CD Channel Both/Channel A/Channel B
Store Properties Change frequency Moves to next test
after store frequency after storing a
threshold(on) or stays on
same frequency after
storing (off)
Change level after Change in level after
store storing a threshold (Stay at
the same test level (0 dB) or
decrease by 10, 20, or 30
dB)
Default Which transducers Headphones (on) or Inserts
Transducer shall be used as default (off)
transducer
Monitoring Monitoring w/ STIM Monitor only speech signals
key (off) or all signals (on)
Tests SRT Test On/Off, enables or disables
the SRT test
Start Test Tone/Speech, defines test
which is load after startup
Printer Settings Set Printer Settings Opens a dialog to select a
printer and configure its
settings
PDF Save Option Save on SD-Card Stores PDF files always on a
SD memory card
Save on USB flash drive Stores PDF files always on a
USB flash drive
Device Show information Shows device information
Information
Date/Time Set Date/Time Opens a dialog to change
the date, time and the date
format US or International
Display Brightness Change the display
brightness from 1 – 100%,
store new value by pressing
the store button (3)

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Language English/German/Italian/
French/Spanish...
Diagram Settings Display in speech test Diagram(on) or Table(off)
Number of diagrams in None audiogram, only the
tone test level and frequency, one
combined audiogram or
two separate audiograms
for left and right
Bone Lines On/Off, displays a dotted
line, connecting the bone
conduction results
Bone Symbol Setting Int Symbols/US Symbols/
UK Symbols
Import/Export Export User Settings to SD-
User Settings Card/Import User Settings
from SD-Card, provides the
possibility to store the user
settings on a SD-Card

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7.1 Set up Date and Time

Select the item Date/Time in the User Menu by scrolling down with the left or
right level control and select the sub item Set Date/Time by the stimulus
presenter bar. The following screen will appear:

Figure 19 - Date and Time settings

Set the date format to International or US by the functional button (9). Jump
to the required position of the date or the time by the left frequency up/down
button (4) or (5) and change the value by the right frequency up/down button
(4) or (5) or left level control. Press the functional button OK (7) to store the
changes or Exit (6) to leave the Date/Time setting screen without saving the
changes.

7.2 Set Printer Settings

Select the according printer by turning the left or right level control (1) down.
The color mode is automatically adjusted. Only if the color mode is wrong,
adjust the color mode as well. Jump to the field Paper size by pressing the
stimulus presenter bar several times and select A4 or Letter format by using the
s. If the printer is connected to your Ethernet network select Ethernet as port.
Additionally, the IP address of the printer needs to be entered in the field “IP
address”. Select the number of the IP address by rotating the level controls and
press the STORE button to enter the selected number.

Figure 20 - Printer settings

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Save the settings and return to the User Menu by pressing the functional button
OK (7) Test your printer settings by a sample print before starting the
audiological assessment. Wrong settings may require a restart of the device.
Enter the field clinic name by using the STIM button. Select letters by rotating
the level control and enter the selected letter by pressing the STORE button (3).
Save the settings and return to the User Menu by pressing the functional button
OK (7).

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8 Disinfection
It is recommended that parts which are in direct contact with the patient (e.g.
earphone cushions or patient response switch) are subjected to standard
disinfecting procedure between patients. This includes physically cleaning and
use of a recognized disinfectant. Individual manufacturer's instruction should
be followed for use of this disinfecting agent to provide an appropriated level
of cleanliness. If ear cushions are contaminated, it is strongly recommended to
remove them from the transducer before they are cleaned.
To avoid person-to-person cross contamination of communicable diseases, ear
tips should only be used one time for insert earphones.

9 Activation of Optional Features

Optional features like the High Tone Option can be activated be a license key.
Contact your local MAICO dealer and provide the serial number of your
audiometer to obtain the required license key.
After receiving the key, store it as text file with the name Key.txt on your SD
memory card, then insert the card to the SD card slot of your MA 52 and switch
it on. The feature will be activated automatically and the functionality will be
available.
The activation of the High Tone Option is only available in combination with
high tone headphones and requires calibration of the additional signals.

10 Device Update
Insert the SD memory card into your computer and copy the update file
MaicoMA4xseries.CAB to the SD memory card. Switch off the MA 52 and insert
the SD memory card into the MA 52 and switch the device on. The update will
be installed automatically. Wait till the update is finished and follow the
instruction. Remove the SD memory card from the MA 52, it will boot up
normally. Delete the update file from the SD memory card by your computer
for further normal use of the SD memory card.

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11 Connection to the PC
Install the according software on your PC. The driver for the device will be
installed automatically. Connect the MA 52 by USB cable to the PC and switch
on the device. The required driver will be installed. Please follow the installation
procedure. When the installation program asks you how to search for software,
choose “Yes, this time only” and click on the Next button.

Figure 21 – Installation advice

Select automatical installation in the next dialog window and click again on the
Next button. Wait till the MAICO MA4x family driver is installed and the
operating system is updated. Click on the Finish button when the installation
of the driver is completed. The new hardware is now ready to use.

Figure 22 – Installation

Now you can start up the PC audiometry software and link it to the device in
order to record the results by the software during performing your audiological
assessment. Make sure that the software is running and that a connection is
built up before starting a new session.

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12 Technical Data
The MA 52 audiometer is an active, diagnostic medical product
according to the class Ia of the EU medical directive 93/42/EEC.
Standards: IEC60645-1: Type 2
IEC60645-2: Type A
ANSI S3.6-1996 / ANSI S3.6-2010:
Type 2 A
ISO 389
UL 60601-1
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC

Test-Frequencies: 125 Hz – 8.000 Hz,

optional 125 Hz - 20.000 Hz

Level step: 5 dB, 2 dB or 1 dB level steps

(user selectable)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level:
AC with earphone DD45: - 10 dBHL to 120 dBHL

BC with bone conduction with B 71: - 10 dBHL to 80 dBHL

Insert earphones Ear 3A: - 10 dBHL ... 120 dBHL

Sound field speaker CD 220: - 10 dBHL ... 90 dBHL

Test Signal: Pure tone, pulse tone, warble tone

Masking Signals: Narrow band noise: 5/12 Octave

filter with the same centre frequency
resolution as pure Tone
White noise: 100 - 20.000 Hz
Speech Noise: 125-6000Hz falling
12 dB/octave above 1 kHz (+/-5 dB)
Speech Signals: External CD-Player, Microphone,
Wave file from SD memory card

Modulation:
Pulse tone: 0.25/0.5 s on time
Warble tone: 5% sinus frequency modulation,
repetition rate 5 Hz

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Tests:
Tone: HL, MCL, UCL
Speech: SRT, WRS, MCL, UCL

Patient Response: Handheld response switch

Monitor: Build in monitor speaker, headset

Communication: Talk forward and talk back

Data Connection: USB, LAN Ethernet

External Devices: CD-Player, USB printer, USB

keyboard

Supported printers: HP (PCL 3 and PCL 5e)

Epson (ESC/P2, LQ, Stylus Color)
Canon (iP100, iP90, BubbleJet)

Stimulus Functions: Tone presenter / interrupter

Interlock (tone presentation of both
channels simultaneously)
Tracking (fixed level difference
between both channels)
Masking

Warm up Time: Less than 10 min after power on

Mode of Operation: Continuous

Environment Conditions: 15 - 35 ̊C / 59 - 95 ̊F (operation)

5 - 50 ̊C / 41 - 122 ̊F (transport)
Humidity: 30-90%

Dimensions: W x D x H: 34,5 x 20 x 8 cm /
13.4” x 7.9” x 3.2”
Weight: 1.5 kg / 2.7 lbs
Power Supply: 100 - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz ±10 %
Power Consumption: Approximately 60 VA
Device Fuses: 2x 1A slow blow

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Figure 23 – Connection sockets of the MA 52

Connection sockets: Specification

2: power (100 ... 240 V~ 50/60 Hz)
3: Network Ethernet
4: USB out USB 2.0
5: USB in USB 2.0
6: Pat1 patient
2 3response
4 5 6 switch R = 500 
7 8 9 10 I11 12 13 14 15 16 17
7: Talk Back microphone ZI= 1 k, UI= 0.38 – 500
mVeff
8: Mic Microphone ZI= 1 k, UI= 0.38 – 500
mVeff
9: Mon Monitor phone ZA= 250 , UA= 8 Veff
10: CD Input ZI= 47 k, UI= 0.04 – 5
Veff
11: Speaker left ZA= 4 , UA= 8 Veff
12: Speaker right ZA= 4 , UA= 8 Veff
13: Bone (bone conductor) ZA= 4 , UA= 8 Veff
14: Insert phone left ZA=10 , UA=1 Veff

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15: Insert phone right ZA=10 , UA=1 Veff

16: Phone left (headphone) ZA=10 , UA=1 Veff
17: Phone right (headphone) ZA=10 , UA=1 Veff

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Standard Accessories:
Item Article Number
MA 52 audiometer including 8013739
DD45 headphones 8010880
B71 bone conductor 8102514
Patient response switch 8011091
Power cable 8011237
Gooseneck microphone 8006479
SD memory card (2 GB) 8010775

Optional Accessories:
Item Article Number
HAD 300 headphones for high tone 8103867
audiometry
High Tone License for HAD 300 8110672
HOLMCO 8103 Headphones 8010878
TDH39 headphones 8010806
Ear 3A insert phones 8010959
Canton CD220 speaker (single unit) 8110906
Cable for Canton CD220 8004229
SBC speakers (mobile) 8111951
Monitor headset with mic 8010870
Monitor phone 8111857
USB cable 8011241
Carrying case 8100797
Sound room patch cords 8111839
Talk-back microphone 8011233
NOAH audiometry module 8112042

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13 Warranty, Maintenance and After-Sales Service

The MAICO MA 52 is guaranteed for two years.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the instrument by
MAICO through the distributor from whom it was purchased and covers
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of
delivery of the instrument to the original purchaser.
The MA 52 may be repaired and serviced only by your dealer or by an
authorized service centre. We urgently advise you against attempting to
rectify any faults by yourself or commissioning non-experts to do so.
Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer. If
this equipment is modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be
conducted to ensure continued safe use of the equipment.
WARNING: No modification of this equipment is allowed.
In the event of repair during the guarantee period, please enclose evidence
of purchase with the instrument.
In order to ensure that your instrument works properly, the MA 52 should be
checked and calibrated at least once a year. This check has to be carried out
by your dealer.
When returning the instrument for repairs it is essential to send the
headphones and bone conductor, as well. Send the device to your dealer or
to a service centre authorized by your dealer. Please include a detailed
description of faults. In order to prevent damage in transit, please use the
original packing if possible when returning the instrument.

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Within the European Union it is illegal to dispose electric and

electronic waste as unsorted municipal waste. According to
this, all MAICO products sold after August 13, 2005, are
marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin. Within the limits of
Article (9) of DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE), MAICO has changed their sales
policy. To avoid additional distribution costs we assign the
responsibility for the proper collection and treatment
according legal regulations to our customers.

Date of Manufacture

14 Safety Regulations
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
SYSTEM.

14.1 Electrical Safety

The MA 52 audiometer is a Type B applied part with protection
class I of the international standard IEC 601-1 (EN 60601-1).
Protection from an electric shock is ensured even without the
system earth connection. The instruments are not intended for
operation in areas with an explosion hazard.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to IEC 61000-4-2. Use the
device only in an electrostatic controlled environment.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to
supply mains with protective earth.

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14.2 Measuring Security

To guarantee that the audiometer works properly, the instrument has to be
checked and calibrated at least once a year.
The service and calibration must be performed by an authorized service center.
In accordance with the regulations of the EU medical directive we will drop our
liability if these checks are not done.
The use of non-calibrated audiometers is not allowed.

14.3 Device Control

The user of the instrument should perform a subjective instrument check once
a week. This check can be done following the list for subjective instrument
check (see next page). For your own security, you should copy the enclosed list,
fill it in once a week and store it in your files.

14.4 Operation
The instrument should only be handled and operated by trained personnel
(audiologists, ENT doctors or personnel with similar qualifications).

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Appendix A: Checklist for Subjective Audiometer Testing

- Clean the ear and head cushion!
- Untangle all lines when necessary! Instrument:......................................
- Are the headphone cushions in good condition?
If not  replace
Manufacturer:…..............................
- Are plugs and leads in good condition/undamaged? Serial No.:........................................
- Are all controls working properly?
- Is the Patient Response Key working properly (if available)? Examiner:........................................
- Check batteries and renew if necessary!

Test Signal Quality

All the test frequencies in the below table indicate typical hearing level and can be changed when necessary:
Masking: “B” for Buzz tone, “G” for Noise, “V” for signal distortion, “S” for switching masking noise.

Right Ear Level Left Ear

kHz 0,25 0,5 1 2 3 4 6 8 0,25 0,5 1 2 3 4 6 8 kHz
30dBHL
AC
50dBHL
70dBHL
30dBHL
BC
50dBHL
* When noise “B”, “G”, “V” or “S” is blocked, inform the service center!
* When the test tone is heard at the masking ear, contact the service center!

Air Conduction Audiogram

Right Ear Level Left Ear
kHz 0,25 0,5 1 2 3 4 6 8 0,25 0,5 1 2 3 4 6 8 kHz
Should
dBHL*
Left Is Left
Earpiece dBHL Earpiece
Right
Is
Right Earpiece
dBHL
Earpiece** **
* Should is the last measurement of the patient
**For inverted measurement please reattach the headphone
If the frequency difference between „Should“ and „Is“ for one ear averages more than 10 dB, contact the SERVICE CENTER!

Bone Conduction Audiogram

Right Ear Level Left Ear
kHz 0,25 0,5 1 2 3 4 6 8 0,25 0,5 1 2 3 4 6 8 kHz
Should
dBHL*
Is
dBHL
If the frequency difference between „Should“ and „Is“ for one ear averages more than 10 dB, contact the SERVICE CENTER!

Tested.............................................................................................
Date:...............................................................................................

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Appendix B: Calibration Values and maximum Levels

Calibration Values and max Levels: Headphone DD45

Coupler IEC 60318-3, Force 4-5 N, ANSI and IEC
Frequency Tone RETSPL NBN RETSPL Max Tone Max NBN
[Hz] dB re 20µPa dB re 20µPa [dBHL] [dBHL]
125 47.5 51.5 90 75
250 27.0 31.0 110 95
500 13.0 17.0 120 110
750 6.5 11.5 120 110
1000 6.0 12.0 120 110
1500 8.0 14.0 120 110
2000 8.0 14.0 120 110
3000 8.0 14.0 120 110
4000 9.0 14.0 120 110
6000 20.5 25.5 120 110
8000 12.0 17.0 110 100

Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max Level
RETSPL [dBHL] RETSPL [dBHL]
Speech 20.0 110 18.5 100
SN 20.0 110 18.5 110
WN 0.0 110 0.0 110

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Calibration values and max Levels: Headphone TDH39

Coupler IEC 60318-3, Force 4-5 N, ANSI and IEC
Frequency Tone RETSPL NBN RETSPL Max Tone Max NBN
[Hz] dB re 20µPa dB re 20µPa [dBHL] [dBHL]
125 45.0 49.0 90 75
250 25.5 29.5 110 95
500 11.5 15.5 120 110
750 7.5 12.5 120 110
1000 7.0 13.0 120 110
1500 6.5 12.5 120 110
2000 9.0 15.0 120 110
3000 10.0 16.0 120 110
4000 9.5 14.5 120 110
6000 15.5 20.5 120 110
8000 13.0 18.0 110 100

Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max Level
RETSPL [dBHL] RETSPL [dBHL]
Speech 20.0 110 19.5 110
SN 20.0 110 19.5 110
WN 0.0 110 0.0 110

Calibration values and max Levels: Headphone Holmco 8103

Coupler IEC 60318-3, Force 4-5 N, ANSI and IEC
Frequency Tone RETSPL NBN RETSPL dB Max Tone Max NBN
[Hz] dB re 20µPa re 20µPa [dBHL] [dBHL]
125 39.5 43.5 90 80
250 25.0 29.0 105 95
500 18.5 22.5 110 100
750 13.5 18.5 120 105
1000 12.0 18.0 120 110
1500 10.0 16.0 120 110
2000 9.5 15.5 120 110
3000 9.0 15.0 115 110
4000 9.0 14.0 110 110
6000 19.5 24.5 100 110
8000 20.0 25.0 100 110

Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max Level
RETSPL [dBSPL] [dBHL] RETSPL [dBSPL] [dBHL]
Speech 20.0 110 24.5 110
SN 20.0 110 24.5 110
WN 0.0 110 0.00 110

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Calibration values and max Levels: Headphone HDA 200

Coupler IEC 60318-3, Force 4-5 N, ANSI and IEC
Frequency Tone RETSPL NBN RETSPL Max Tone Max NBN
[Hz] [dBSPL] [dBSPL] [dBHL] [dBHL]
125 30.5 34.5 100 75
250 18.0 22.0 110 85
500 11.0 15.0 115 95
750 6.0 11.0 120 100
1000 5.5 11.5 120 100
1500 5.5 11.5 115 100
2000 4.5 10.5 115 100
3000 2.5 8.5 115 100
4000 9.5 14.5 115 100
6000 17.0 22.0 105 90
8000 17.5 22.5 105 90
9000 19.0 24.0 100 85
10000 22.0 27.0 100 85
11200 23.0 28.0 95 80
12500 27.5 32.5 90 75
14000 35.0 40.0 80 70
16000 56.0 61.0 60 50
18000* 72.0 77.0 40 25
20000* 86.0 91.0 25 10
*Calibration values for 18 kHz and 20 kHz are not covered by the norm ISO389-5 and
defined by WDH
Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max
RETSPL [dBHL] RETSPL Level [dBHL]
Speech 20.0 110 18.0 90
SN 20.0 110 18.0 85
WN 0.0 110 0.0 110

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Calibration values and Max Levels: Headphone HDA 300

Ear simulator IEC60318-1 with adapter, Force 8.8 N ± 0.5 N, ANSI and IEC

Frequency Tone RETSPL NBN RETSPL Max Tone Max NBN

[Hz] [dBSPL] [dBSPL] [dBHL] [dBHL]
125 27.0 31.0 115 80
250 20.0 24.0 120 90
500 8.0 12.0 120 100
750 4.5 9.5 120 100
1000 2.0 8.0 120 105
1500 3.0 9.0 120 105
2000 0.0 6.0 120 105
3000 -3.0 3.0 120 110
4000 -0.5 4.5 120 110
6000 21.0 26.0 110 95
8000 23.0 28.0 110 95
9000 27.5 32.5 100 90
10000 18.0 23.0 105 95
11200 22.0 27.0 105 90
12500 27.0 32.0 100 85
14000 33.5 38.5 90 75
16000 45.5 50.5 75 60
18000* 83.0 88.0 35 20
20000* 105.0 110.0 10 0
*Calibration values for 18 kHz and 20 kHz are not covered by the norm ISO389-5 and
defined by MAICO Diagnostic GmbH
Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max
RETSPL [dBHL] RETSPL Level [dBHL]
Speech 20.0 95 18.0 100
SN 20.0 90 18.0 95
WN 0.0 115 0.0 115

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Calibration Values: Insert phone Eartone 3A

Reference equivalent threshold sound pressure level
Frequency Tone IEC NBN IEC Tone NBN sound
[Hz] 60318-5 60318-5 Max Level Max Level damping
RETSPL dB re RETSPL dB re [dBHL] [dBHL] [dB]
20µPa 20µPa
125 26.0 30.0 90 90 32.5
250 14.0 18.0 105 105 36
500 5.5 9.5 110 110 37.5
750 2.0 7.0 115 110 -
1000 0.0 6.0 120 110 36.5
1500 2.0 8.0 120 110 -
2000 3.0 9.0 120 110 33
3000 3.5 9.5 120 110 -
4000 5.5 10.5 115 110 39.5
6000 2.0 7.0 100 100 -
8000 -1.0 4.0 95 95 42.5

Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max

RETSPL Level [dBHL] RETSPL Level [dBHL]
Speech 20.0 100 12.5 100
SN 20.0 100 12.5 100
WN 0.0 100 0.0 100

Calibration values: Bone conductor Radioear B71W Force: 4.9 ... 5.9 N
Mastoid placement
Frequency [Hz] Reference equivalent threshold Air radiation Max level
force level for tone
ISO 389 - 3 ANSI S3.6 mean/max Tone
[dB] [dBHL]
250 67 67 - 45
500 58 58 - 60
750 48.5 48.5 - 70
1000 42.5 42.5 - 70
1500 36.5 36.5 - 70
2000 31 31 - 75
3000 30 30 4 / 18 80
4000 35.5 35.5 - 80
6000 40 40 10.5 / 31 50
8000 40 40 - 50
Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max Level
RETSPL [dBHL] RETSPL [dBHL]
Speech 35.00 75 55.00 75
SN 35.00 75 55.00 75
WN 42.50 70 42.50 70

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Calibration Values: Sound field (0 degree incidence)

Reference equivalent threshold sound pressure level and maximum hearing
levels
For Canton CD 220 speaker
ISO 389 – 7 and ANSI S3.6-1996

Frequency [Hz] Tone RETSPL NBN RETSPL Max level Tone Max level NBN
[dBSPL] [dBSPL] [dBHL] [dBHL]
125 22.0 22.0 65 55
250 11.0 11.0 75 70
500 4.0 4.0 85 75
750 2.0 2.0 85 75
1000 2.0 2.0 85 75
1500 0.5 0.5 90 80
2000 -1.5 -1.5 90 85
3000 -6.0 -6.0 90 85
4000 -6.5 -6.5 95 85
6000 2.5 2.5 85 80
8000 11.5 11.5 80 70

Signal IEC60645-2 IEC Max Level ANSI S3.6 ANSI Max Level
RETSPL [dBSPL] [dBHL] RETSPL [dBSPL] [dBHL]
Speech 0.0 90 14.5 90
SN 0.0 90 14.5 90
WN 0.0 90 0.0 90

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Specifications are subject to change without notice

MAICO Diagnostic GmbH

Salzufer 13/14
10587 Berlin
Phone +49 3070 71 46 50
Telefax +49 30 70 71 46 99
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.maico.biz

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