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Original Article

Using probe-microphone measurements to improve the match to target gain and frequency response slope, as a function of earmould style, frequency, and input level

Kevin J. MunroSchool of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK;Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, OxfordRoad, Manchester, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Reema PuriCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
,
Judith BirdCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
&
Mark SmithCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
Pages 215-223 | Received 24 Jun 2015, Accepted 04 Oct 2015, Published online: 06 Nov 2015

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