Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Today I went to see my audi so she could check my magnet strength. Since I had lost weight since February/March, the magnets I was using (#2) were too tight. When she replaced them with #1 magnets, I was surprised at how much more comfortable they felt and didn't realize how tight the #2 magnets actually were. When I was using #2 magnets, I couldn't really tell when I had them on, but after comparing them to the #1 magnets, I could feel the difference. With the #1 magnets, I can't even tell that I have them on. What a difference! Ever since my Freedom was programmed for my N24CA, I've been hearing a little static in the background. At first I couldn't determine if it was my tinnitus or not, but after some experimentation, I discovered that it was the processor. My audi changed the sensitivity level from 12 to 11. With such a small change, I don't have to worry about this setting interfering with my distance hearing or ability to hear environmental sounds. However, I was told that if find myself struggling to hear environmental sounds, I can always increase sensitivity. Now everything sounds so much better! I also asked about my maxima setting. My maxima on both processors is set to 8. When I asked about the effect of changing to a higher maxima, I was told that (in some cases) can cause distortion. Since I'm hearing quite well with my current maps, I decided not to change anything. Perhaps I will experiment with increasing maxima at a later time. Good news! My box of accessories was in my former audi's office. I now have everything I need and am once again a happy camper! Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Deafblind/Postlingual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Great news ! Finding your missing items and losing weight! Now there's an incentive for me.....perhaps if I go on a diet I can finally wear a size 1 (magnet, that is!) LOL Freedom 9/21/05 HOOKED!! > > Today I went to see my audi so she could check my magnet strength. Since I > had lost weight since February/March, the magnets I was using (#2) were too > tight. When she replaced them with #1 magnets, I was surprised at how much > more comfortable they felt and didn't realize how tight the #2 magnets > actually were. When I was using #2 magnets, I couldn't really tell when I > had them on, but after comparing them to the #1 magnets, I could feel the > difference. With the #1 magnets, I can't even tell that I have them on. What > a difference! > > Ever since my Freedom was programmed for my N24CA, I've been hearing a > little static in the background. At first I couldn't determine if it was my > tinnitus or not, but after some experimentation, I discovered that it was > the processor. My audi changed the sensitivity level from 12 to 11. With > such a small change, I don't have to worry about this setting interfering > with my distance hearing or ability to hear environmental sounds. However, I > was told that if find myself struggling to hear environmental sounds, I > can always increase sensitivity. Now everything sounds so much better! > > I also asked about my maxima setting. My maxima on both processors is set to > 8. When I asked about the effect of changing to a higher maxima, I was told > that (in some cases) can cause distortion. Since I'm hearing quite well with > my current maps, I decided not to change anything. Perhaps I will experiment > with increasing maxima at a later time. > > Good news! My box of accessories was in my former audi's office. I now have > everything I need and am once again a happy camper! > > > > Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE > Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 > > Right ear - Nucleus Freedom > Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 > > Deafblind/Postlingual > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 , LOL! I guess it's what you'd call a 2 for 1 deal! <grin> If you ever find yourself fitting into a size 1, *please* let me know your secret! ( hears interject, " was talking about the CI magnet. Weren't you paying attention dear? " LOL!) Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Right ear - Nucleus Freedom Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06 Deafblind/Postlingual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 scares me sometimes, I read her mind! You DO know what CInfdy was talking about. (snickers) *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Why do scientists call it research when looking for something new? & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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