Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I am a single cochlear user and just received it in December 2009 - I have Nucleus 5 and I do not know anything about the auto sensitivity............ Do I have it? If so How do I work with it???? Thanks for the information and help Judy > > From: burnsca@... > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:36:34 -0600 > Subject: Autosensitivity > > Hi : > > When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many > many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I > became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow > effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still > do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. > > In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI > recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the > huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given > situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best > listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my > implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and > had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real > world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used > the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my > own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. > > I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may > not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the > Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in > today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the > implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that > are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, > observe them if you can and make your own judgement. > > FWIW - Hope this helps. > > Carol in WI > > 3a. Autosensitivity > Posted by: " " HHIssues@... hhissues > Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) > > Hello everyone, > > Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an > area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference > did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? > > Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a > difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance > I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. > > Thanks! > > Dan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Dan Do you mean the autosensitivity program? I use it as my main program all the time. I just like it better then the program that lets all the sounds come in which is ADRO with the Cochlear brand. I use ADRO with SS for my main program. When I am in places with lots of noise, I turn the sensitivity down or go to my Beam (some call it focus) program that picks up only the sound right in front of me. Works pretty good in places like restaurants where you are talking to someone across the table or turn to talk to the waitress. On the Beam program, I turn the sensitivity up & sometimes the volume since I am hearing only what is in front of me. It isn't perfect and I still struggle in places with lots of noise but we have to work with what we have. Suzanne Nebraska USA Surgery 1/14/08 R ear N.Freedom Activation Date 2/14/08 Dr. W. Conlon, Alpha ENT Clinic Ft. , CO Hello everyone, Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 My guess is that you are still early in your journey and your audiologist hasn't introduced you to this concept yet.  You do have it, and as the name implies...it is automatic ( " auto " sensitivity). What the " sensitivity " part of that means is how sensitive your processor is picking up the sound around you. In other words, depending on what it is set at (a number between zero and 20) will determine how much sound your processor will take in. Currently you may have one of your programs set up as auto-sensitivity, and what this does is to adjust the sensitivity automatically for you. Some people like it, some people do not. I did not like it because I felt that while it dampened the overall background noise, it also almost obliterated the person's voice to whom I was talking, and I couldn't hear my own voice at all. So this feature is really individualized whether you like it or not. There are several examples of how to explain " sensitivity " that is self controlled, but the one I identify with the best is thinking of myself as in the center of a bulls eye. Setting the sensitivity at 1 would bring in sound that is occurring within the next " ring " , a 2 would go two " rings " out, 3 would be three " rings " out, etc. So the higher the number, the more sound you are getting, and the farther out the processor is reaching out to obtain that sound. Another analogy would be if you were in a restaurant, sitting at a table in the middle of several tables. If you want to just hear only the people who are sitting at the table with you, then you would want a lower number for sensitivity. But, if you wanted to hear what people were saying at a table two tables away, then you would want to increase the sensitivity number. But, of course, by doing so you are also allowing all sounds to come in that are up to two tables away all around your table, which is a lot of noise. Whether you are able to distinguish what you want to hear from all of the noise, well, it can be difficult for us. You will have to talk to your audiologist to find out if she has the sensitivity button available for you to adjust on your processor and remote. I hope this helps, and congratulations on being a cochlear implant user. I wish you the best of luck!!  ________________________________ From: Judy wilkins <jlwj3@...> Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 9:37:12 AM Subject: RE: Autosensitivity  I am a single cochlear user and just received it in December 2009 - I have Nucleus 5 and I do not know anything about the auto sensitivity. ......... .. Do I have it? If so How do I work with it???? Thanks for the information and help Judy > groups (DOT) com > From: burnscachorus (DOT) net > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:36:34 -0600 > Subject: Autosensitivity > > Hi : > > When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many > many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I > became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow > effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still > do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. > > In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI > recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the > huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given > situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best > listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my > implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and > had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real > world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used > the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my > own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. > > I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may > not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the > Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in > today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the > implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that > are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, > observe them if you can and make your own judgement. > > FWIW - Hope this helps. > > Carol in WI > > 3a. Autosensitivity > Posted by: " " HHIssuesaol (DOT) com hhissues > Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) > > Hello everyone, > > Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an > area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference > did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? > > Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a > difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance > I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. > > Thanks! > > Dan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 , Thank you so much. I like how you described the way it works, I understand it completely now. Yes, I am, very new to this implant, and they have not taught me anything yet- just the basic's. I appreciate so much your help.!!! Judy > > From: jmkinsella55@... > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:35:50 -0800 > Subject: Re: Autosensitivity > > My guess is that you are still early in your journey and your audiologist hasn't introduced you to this concept yet. You do have it, and as the name implies...it is automatic ( " auto " sensitivity). What the " sensitivity " part of that means is how sensitive your processor is picking up the sound around you. In other words, depending on what it is set at (a number between zero and 20) will determine how much sound your processor will take in. Currently you may have one of your programs set up as auto-sensitivity, and what this does is to adjust the sensitivity automatically for you. Some people like it, some people do not. I did not like it because I felt that while it dampened the overall background noise, it also almost obliterated the person's voice to whom I was talking, and I couldn't hear my own voice at all. So this feature is really individualized whether you like it or not. > > There are several examples of how to explain " sensitivity " that is self controlled, but the one I identify with the best is thinking of myself as in the center of a bulls eye. Setting the sensitivity at 1 would bring in sound that is occurring within the next " ring " , a 2 would go two " rings " out, 3 would be three " rings " out, etc. So the higher the number, the more sound you are getting, and the farther out the processor is reaching out to obtain that sound. Another analogy would be if you were in a restaurant, sitting at a table in the middle of several tables. If you want to just hear only the people who are sitting at the table with you, then you would want a lower number for sensitivity. But, if you wanted to hear what people were saying at a table two tables away, then you would want to increase the sensitivity number. But, of course, by doing so you are also allowing all sounds to come in that are up to two tables away all around your > table, which is a lot of noise. Whether you are able to distinguish what you want to hear from all of the noise, well, it can be difficult for us. > > You will have to talk to your audiologist to find out if she has the sensitivity button available for you to adjust on your processor and remote. > > I hope this helps, and congratulations on being a cochlear implant user. I wish you the best of luck!! > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Judy wilkins <jlwj3@...> > > Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 9:37:12 AM > Subject: RE: Autosensitivity > > > > I am a single cochlear user and just received it in December 2009 - I have Nucleus 5 and I do not know anything about the auto sensitivity. ......... .. Do I have it? If so How do I work with it???? > > Thanks for the information and help > > Judy > > > > groups (DOT) com > > From: burnscachorus (DOT) net > > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:36:34 -0600 > > Subject: Autosensitivity > > > > Hi : > > > > When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many > > many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I > > became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow > > effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still > > do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. > > > > In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI > > recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the > > huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given > > situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best > > listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my > > implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and > > had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real > > world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used > > the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my > > own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. > > > > I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may > > not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the > > Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in > > today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the > > implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that > > are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, > > observe them if you can and make your own judgement. > > > > FWIW - Hope this helps. > > > > Carol in WI > > > > 3a. Autosensitivity > > Posted by: " " HHIssuesaol (DOT) com hhissues > > Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an > > area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference > > did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? > > > > Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a > > difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance > > I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Dan > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 You are most certainly welcome. I really appreciated having this information explained to me back when I was a newbie...and rereading it several times as I became more comfortable with the terms and various options, etc. helped a lot. There is so much to learn, it is hard to retain it all right away. At least it was for me. And, that is what we are here for, to help each other! Have a wonderful day!  ________________________________ From: Judy wilkins <jlwj3@...> Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 12:45:55 PM Subject: RE: Autosensitivity  , Thank you so much. I like how you described the way it works, I understand it completely now. Yes, I am, very new to this implant, and they have not taught me anything yet- just the basic's. I appreciate so much your help.!!! Judy > groups (DOT) com > From: jmkinsella55 > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:35:50 -0800 > Subject: Re: Autosensitivity > > My guess is that you are still early in your journey and your audiologist hasn't introduced you to this concept yet. You do have it, and as the name implies...it is automatic ( " auto " sensitivity) . What the " sensitivity " part of that means is how sensitive your processor is picking up the sound around you. In other words, depending on what it is set at (a number between zero and 20) will determine how much sound your processor will take in. Currently you may have one of your programs set up as auto-sensitivity, and what this does is to adjust the sensitivity automatically for you. Some people like it, some people do not. I did not like it because I felt that while it dampened the overall background noise, it also almost obliterated the person's voice to whom I was talking, and I couldn't hear my own voice at all. So this feature is really individualized whether you like it or not. > > There are several examples of how to explain " sensitivity " that is self controlled, but the one I identify with the best is thinking of myself as in the center of a bulls eye. Setting the sensitivity at 1 would bring in sound that is occurring within the next " ring " , a 2 would go two " rings " out, 3 would be three " rings " out, etc. So the higher the number, the more sound you are getting, and the farther out the processor is reaching out to obtain that sound. Another analogy would be if you were in a restaurant, sitting at a table in the middle of several tables. If you want to just hear only the people who are sitting at the table with you, then you would want a lower number for sensitivity. But, if you wanted to hear what people were saying at a table two tables away, then you would want to increase the sensitivity number. But, of course, by doing so you are also allowing all sounds to come in that are up to two tables away all around your > table, which is a lot of noise. Whether you are able to distinguish what you want to hear from all of the noise, well, it can be difficult for us. > > You will have to talk to your audiologist to find out if she has the sensitivity button available for you to adjust on your processor and remote. > > I hope this helps, and congratulations on being a cochlear implant user. I wish you the best of luck!! > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > From: Judy wilkins <jlwj3hotmail (DOT) com> > groups (DOT) com > Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 9:37:12 AM > Subject: RE: Autosensitivity > > > > I am a single cochlear user and just received it in December 2009 - I have Nucleus 5 and I do not know anything about the auto sensitivity. ......... .. Do I have it? If so How do I work with it???? > > Thanks for the information and help > > Judy > > > > groups (DOT) com > > From: burnscachorus (DOT) net > > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:36:34 -0600 > > Subject: Autosensitivity > > > > Hi : > > > > When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many > > many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I > > became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow > > effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still > > do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. > > > > In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI > > recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the > > huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given > > situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best > > listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my > > implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and > > had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real > > world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used > > the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my > > own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. > > > > I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may > > not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the > > Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in > > today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the > > implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that > > are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, > > observe them if you can and make your own judgement. > > > > FWIW - Hope this helps. > > > > Carol in WI > > > > 3a. Autosensitivity > > Posted by: " " HHIssuesaol (DOT) com hhissues > > Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an > > area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference > > did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? > > > > Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a > > difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance > > I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Dan > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 , I kind of thought along those lines also: " I did not like it because I felt that while it dampened the overall background noise, it also almost obliterated the person's voice to whom I was talking, and I couldn't hear my own voice at all. So this feature is really individualized whether you like it or not. " Which is one reason why I started this thread, to get input from others. Thanks! Dan > > My guess is that you are still early in your journey and your audiologist hasn't introduced you to this concept yet.  You do have it, and as the name implies...it is automatic ( " auto " sensitivity). What the " sensitivity " part of that means is how sensitive your processor is picking up the sound around you. In other words, depending on what it is set at (a number between zero and 20) will determine how much sound your processor will take in. Currently you may have one of your programs set up as auto-sensitivity, and what this does is to adjust the sensitivity automatically for you. Some people like it, some people do not. I did not like it because I felt that while it dampened the overall background noise, it also almost obliterated the person's voice to whom I was talking, and I couldn't hear my own voice at all. So this feature is really individualized whether you like it or not. > > There are several examples of how to explain " sensitivity " that is self controlled, but the one I identify with the best is thinking of myself as in the center of a bulls eye. Setting the sensitivity at 1 would bring in sound that is occurring within the next " ring " , a 2 would go two " rings " out, 3 would be three " rings " out, etc. So the higher the number, the more sound you are getting, and the farther out the processor is reaching out to obtain that sound. Another analogy would be if you were in a restaurant, sitting at a table in the middle of several tables. If you want to just hear only the people who are sitting at the table with you, then you would want a lower number for sensitivity. But, if you wanted to hear what people were saying at a table two tables away, then you would want to increase the sensitivity number. But, of course, by doing so you are also allowing all sounds to come in that are up to two tables away all around your > table, which is a lot of noise. Whether you are able to distinguish what you want to hear from all of the noise, well, it can be difficult for us. > > You will have to talk to your audiologist to find out if she has the sensitivity button available for you to adjust on your processor and remote. > > I hope this helps, and congratulations on being a cochlear implant user. I wish you the best of luck!! > >  > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Judy wilkins <jlwj3@...> > > Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 9:37:12 AM > Subject: RE: Autosensitivity > >  > > I am a single cochlear user and just received it in December 2009 - I have Nucleus 5 and I do not know anything about the auto sensitivity. ......... .. Do I have it? If so How do I work with it???? > > Thanks for the information and help > > Judy > > > > groups (DOT) com > > From: burnscachorus (DOT) net > > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:36:34 -0600 > > Subject: Autosensitivity > > > > Hi : > > > > When I was a single CI user, the autosensitivity feature helped me thru many > > many difficult listening environments. I used in quite often. In 2003 I > > became bilateral, so I benefit from what is called the " head shadow > > effect " , thus the use of autosensitivity was much less. However, I still > > do use it from time to time, depending on the situation. > > > > In a nutshell, YES it DOES make that much of a difference. I have been a CI > > recipient for 13 years. What I like best about the system I have is the > > huge number of options available to me to adjust my processor for any given > > situation. I just happen to be a person who always strives to find the best > > listening spot, whether it was my HA or my CI. Prior to receiving my > > implant I went to HLAA conventions and met people with all the brands and > > had the opportunity to observe for myself how they functioned in the real > > world. One of my observations was that in general, I felt those who used > > the Nucleus implant systems did better in noise. Again, that was just my > > own personal observation and it was with MANY different people. > > > > I think all of this is very individual and what works for one person, may > > not be another's cup of tea. That said, I know many people who use the > > Nucleus system who tell me that they never adjust their settings. Also, in > > today's world, I would venture a guess that thanks to competiton, the > > implants all work well and it is just a matter of choosing the feature that > > are important to YOU. Just do your homework. Talk to people who use them, > > observe them if you can and make your own judgement. > > > > FWIW - Hope this helps. > > > > Carol in WI > > > > 3a. Autosensitivity > > Posted by: " " HHIssuesaol (DOT) com hhissues > > Date: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:02 am ((PST)) > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an > > area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference > > did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? > > > > Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a > > difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance > > I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Dan > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Dan, I have autosensitivity built into one of the programs, ADRO on another. I find autosensitivity is GREAT because noise that is ongoing will be dampened down. So when you're running water to wash the dishes, or the neighbor is mowing the lawn or using a snowblower, it's going to cut that loud background noise down automatically. ADRO (Adaptive Dynamic Range Optimization) is another feature you can get mapped into either a Freedom or a Nucleus 5 processor. What it does is take the soft sounds and boosts them up, and the loud sounds and cuts them down. Similar to what a graphic equalizer does on a music device. I hate to say " record player " since half the people have no clue what THAT is. But you can have BOTH ADRO and Auto Sens on the same program if you'd like. You can have BEAM (which allows you to focus your hearing more in front of you - good for use in noisy restaurants and the like), and Auto Sens on the same program. You can mix and match with Freedom or N5 processors. I like having the features built in, so they come on automatically. Hello everyone, Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. Thanks! Dan ____________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=aHRFsxfswqIDl9Vc8cSTRQAAJ1CAYQG2fn\ ZWBLacCwlpBoaTAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Judy, Autosensitivity is something that can be programmed in by the audiologist when she is setting your programs. So, ask for it, if she doesn't volunteer that it's on there. Once it's on a program IT works, you don't have to do anything to get it to work, just be in a place with a loud repetitive noise (airplane flying overhead, lawnmower, snowblower, etc.) I am a single cochlear user and just received it in December 2009 - I have Nucleus 5 and I do not know anything about the auto sensitivity............ Do I have it? If so How do I work with it???? Thanks for the information and help Judy ____________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=wIGaNsawYkUomK72zk4pwgAAJ1CAYQG2fn\ ZWBLacCwlpBoaTAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEUgAAAAA= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks - you reminded me of the one program where I do use the autosensitivity...I have P2 programmed with both Auto Sensitivity and ADRO, and I love it when I'm in the car. When I first switch to it all sounds become very very loud, but as the little computer " listens " , it then cuts out all road noise from the car, and the radio station comes in loud and clear. I love it after so many years of not being able to hear the radio when traveling, or hear other people's voices when in the car. It is great!  ________________________________ From: Nucleus24 <nucleus24@...> Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 6:00:36 PM Subject: Re:Autosensitivity  Hi Dan, I have autosensitivity built into one of the programs, ADRO on another. I find autosensitivity is GREAT because noise that is ongoing will be dampened down. So when you're running water to wash the dishes, or the neighbor is mowing the lawn or using a snowblower, it's going to cut that loud background noise down automatically. ADRO (Adaptive Dynamic Range Optimization) is another feature you can get mapped into either a Freedom or a Nucleus 5 processor. What it does is take the soft sounds and boosts them up, and the loud sounds and cuts them down. Similar to what a graphic equalizer does on a music device. I hate to say " record player " since half the people have no clue what THAT is. But you can have BOTH ADRO and Auto Sens on the same program if you'd like. You can have BEAM (which allows you to focus your hearing more in front of you - good for use in noisy restaurants and the like), and Auto Sens on the same program. You can mix and match with Freedom or N5 processors. I like having the features built in, so they come on automatically. Hello everyone, Do you any of you ci wearers use the Autosensitivity level when placed in an area with alot of background noise? And if you do, how much of a difference did it make? And does it really make THAT much of a difference? Tried it several times and wasn't quite sure of the extent it made a difference? I tend to stick to the same level, even when knowing in advance I might be placed in an environment whereas there might be alot of noise. Thanks! Dan ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Small Business Tools Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyof fers.juno. com/TGL2141/ c?cp=aHRFsxfswqI Dl9Vc8cSTRQAAJ1C AYQG2fnZWBLacCwl pBoaTAAYAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAADNAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA RMQAAAAA= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hi, For those that use Autosensitivity and Cochlear, do you find it makes a difference communicating in noisy indoor places like in restaurants and so forth? Including hearing one's own voice? Admittedly, I haven't utilized the autosensitivity much since getting the CI three years ago. Although I could see possibly using it more when upgrading from the Freedom to N5 which I hope to do so sometime later this year. Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Dan, you asked someone " Isnt that what the remote is for? " In the same vein I might ask you the same in reference to the features of your current processor which you have barely explored. Why the " Although I could see possibly using it more when upgrading from the Freedom to N5 which I hope to do so sometime later this year. " when you have had the Freedom for so long? Do you expect the N5 to be that much different? You could gain so much now by ising what you have instead of waiting. You have 4 programs, use them, see what they do or dont do in various environments. The expereinces of others are nice but cannot miiror what yours might be. Quote of the nanosecond... Tis an ill wind that blows no minds. & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- Gone.to.Dawgs@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Autosensitivity Hi, For those that use Autosensitivity and Cochlear, do you find it makes a difference communicating in noisy indoor places like in restaurants and so forth? Including hearing one's own voice? Admittedly, I haven't utilized the autosensitivity much since getting the CI three years ago. Although I could see possibly using it more when upgrading from the Freedom to N5 which I hope to do so sometime later this year. Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I got those programs added at my 3rd visit - 11 days. I agree that it is hard to tell much difference between the programs. Initially they were only set up for volume changes and we were to try to get to program 4 for the most volume and then that would become our average. I am still trying to increase the volume and the sensitivity to see if that will help. I go back this week Thursday for further evaluation and I assume more program changes.  I like the " Focus " program because I think that it helps to zero in on the person talking;  otherwise I leave it on " Everyday. "  I haven't done much with the " Noise " program.  Harold in Flint MI From: rver0347 <tmhagney@...> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 11:41 AM Subject: Re: Autosensitivity  Hi again Harold, Did you get the " Music " , " Focus " , and " Everyday " programs added at your one week visit? I am finding that the 4 programs that I have do very little. Seems like only a slight volume change. Tom > > Which program do you leave it on? I have only had it 3 weeks and I switch back and forth between " focus " and " everyday " . So far " music " doesn't do anything for me but then I have never been much of a music lover. That needs a lot more work. >  > Harold > in Flint MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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