What is the process of Real Ear Measurement (REM)?
Jeff Baller
Au.D., CCC-A
Real Ear Measurement (REM) is a critical procedure in hearing aid fitting where a probe tube with a microphone is inserted into the ear canal alongside the hearing aid to measure the sound level directly at the eardrum. The equipment is calibrated, and the hearing aid's output is compared to established targets based on the patient's audiogram, allowing audiologists to make precise adjustments to the device's settings, such as gain and frequency response. Through this process, REM ensures that the hearing aid provides optimal amplification tailored to the patient's individual hearing loss across various frequencies and input levels, ultimately improving the wearer's hearing experience.