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Original Articles

Use of the ‘real-ear to dial difference’ to derive real-ear SPL from hearing level obtained with insert earphones

K.J. MunroISVR Hearing and Balance Centre, University ofSouthampton, USA
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A. LazenbyISVR Hearing and Balance Centre, University ofSouthampton, USA
Pages 297-306 | Received 23 Apr 2001, Accepted 06 Jul 2001, Published online: 18 Jul 2016

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