Hearing Aid Alternatives: Inexpensive SMARTO Device Features Appeal to Patients and Professionals

Battered and bruised, stuck in a cabinet for many months, then ready for action at a moment's notice -- think of all the loved ones, spouses and companions who shouted, "Can you hear me now?" into its bulbous black microphone, those ubiquitous pocket amplifiers had a great run.

If you haven't already, now might be a good time to ditch the old-fashioned pocket amplifiers and replace them with a device that has as many features as many medical-grade hearing aids. In this episode, acclaimed audio engineer, Alexander Goldin tells us about the new BeHear SMARTO non-custom amplifier and how it broadens the appeal of amplification devices to those in your community -- people who maybe cannot wear traditional hearing aids but nevertheless need help.

According to the company, the SMARTO offers:
- 70 dB of gain; no feedback
- Noise reduction and directionality
- Programmable for personalization**
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Customizable tinnitus masking
- Slow down speech option
- Emergency call function
- Rechargeable for 40 hours of use
- On-ear and in-ear headsets included
** Fitting rationale conforms to NAL-NL2 targets

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