Interacoustics A/S

01/06/2026

Meet us at booth 4 at HeAL 2026 in Padova 🇮🇹

We’re excited to connect with colleagues and partners at the HeAL 2026 conference, June 4-6 – and to showcase solutions supporting evoked potentials testing, newborn hearing screening, and more.

👶 Aided benefit made clear

As one of the highlights at HeAL 2026, we're excited to discuss the Aided Cortical module for the Interacoustics Eclipse, which makes it possible to objectively and reliably validate hearing aid or cochlear implant fitting in infants or patients with complex needs who cannot subjectively respond.

To learn more, stop by booth 4 and chat with our in-house audiologists ☕

🎓 Presentations you don’t want to miss

Don’t miss these sessions by Jaime Undurraga, Ph.D., Scientist at the Interacoustics Research Unit (IRU):

➡️ June 5, 08.45-09.00 (ROOM C)
🎤 Cortical Markers of Spectral Discrimination in Individuals with Normal and Impaired Hearing

➡️ June 6, 11.30-11.45 (ROOM C)
🎤 Fmpi™: A Generalized Detector for Evoked Potentials in the Time and Frequency Domains

P.S. Not attending HeAL 2026? Fret not, we have two upcoming related courses:

📅 (online June 9-11)
📅 Pediatric Audiology Masterclass at our HQ in Middelfart, Denmark (face-to-face September 15-17)

Head to our website to grab your seat!

28/05/2026

Register now for our upcoming Pediatric Audiology Masterclass 🧒

During September 15-17, 2026, the Interacoustics Academy is delighted to invite you to a 3-day, in-person workshop on pediatric audiology, hosted at the Interacoustics HQ in Middelfart, Denmark.

The course will cover the latest innovations and best practices in pediatric audiology for 2026, covering behavioral assessment techniques, middle ear function testing, and much more!

For the optimal learning experience, you can look forward to a mixture of lectures, case studies, live demonstrations, and practical sessions.

Program 👇

1️⃣ Day 1: Elevating your pediatric behavioral testing technique
2️⃣ Day 2: Best practices in objective pediatric assessment
3️⃣ Day 3: Beyond diagnostics: Hearing aid verification, validation, and vestibular testing in pediatrics

Speakers 👇

In addition to Amanda Goodhew and Michael East, Audiologists and International Clinical Trainers at the Interacoustics Academy, we’re very excited to welcome Dr. Gabrielle Ryan Merchant, AuD, PhD to the speaker faculty, who will be presenting her fascinating research with Boys Town National Research Hospital on wideband tympanometry 🙌

Learn more and register 👉 https://events.interacoustics.com/interacousticsacademypaediatricaudiologymasterclass2026

22/05/2026

Meet us at booth C-1 (hall B2) at the World Congress of Audiology (WCA) 2026 🇰🇷

We’re excited to connect with colleagues and partners at WCA 2026 in Seoul, May 24–27 – and to share the latest innovations in diagnostic audiology and balance.

At this year’s congress, we’re bringing hands-on experiences and expert-led sessions designed to support your clinical practice:

🔥 Hands-on, in-booth workshops

Join us at booth C-1 (hall B2) to explore our latest solutions in action:

➡️ May 25, 14.00-14.30: Equinox Evo and Touch Keyboard, including the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test.

➡️ May 26, 10.00-10.30: Functional Vision Head Impulse Test (fvHIT™) using the VORTEQ™ head sensor.

🎓 Presentations you don’t want to miss

In our blog: https://www.interacoustics.com/blog/world-congress-of-audiology, you can find an overview of a few of the presentations and workshops we recommend by our in-house clinicians and research partners.

🎬 Wrapping up

Our in-house audiologists Rezarta Bardhi and Michael East look forward to seeing you at our booth for expert conversations and practical insights you can bring straight into your clinic.

P.S. Let us know in the comments if we’ll see you in Seoul 👇

20/05/2026

Taking pediatric audiology to the next level ⬆️

During May 15-16, 50 pediatric audiologists were gathered at Boys Town National Research Hospital to learn about the latest technological advancements within pediatric audiology and brush up on familiar techniques and best practices in pediatric testing 🧒

Covering VRA, play audiometry, aided cortical testing, and much more, the participants received both lecture-based learning and hands-on sessions.

All under the expert guidance of Leigh Martin and Amanda Goodhew from the Interacoustics Academy alongside Dr. Gabrielle Ryan Merchant, AuD, PhD, Dr. Kristen Janky, AuD, PhD, and Dr. Ryan McCreery, PhD from Boys Town.

Thank you to the very engaged participants and Boys Town team for two amazing days 🙏

P.S. Missed out on this great event? Fret not, we have two upcoming related courses:

➡️ (online June 9-11)
➡️ Pediatric Audiology Masterclass at our HQ in Middelfart, Denmark (face-to-face September 15-17)

Head to our website to grab your seat!

18/05/2026

Neurological ABR testing can play an important role in identifying auditory nerve and brainstem disorders 🧠

Yet, it’s one of the most complex tests to interpret with confidence 😅

Our new Mastering Neurological ABR: Learning Path is designed to change that.

Through clear explanations and clinical examples, you’ll strengthen your understanding of neurological ABR testing, so you can make more confident diagnostic decisions in everyday practice.

Presented by: Michael East, Audiologist and International Clinical Trainer at the Interacoustics Academy.

Lessons included:

1️⃣ Foundations of Electrophysiology
2️⃣ Introduction to Neurological ABR
3️⃣ Neurological ABR Preparation
4️⃣ Recording Neurological ABR
5️⃣ Interpretation of the Neurological ABR
6️⃣ Relating Pathology to Neurological ABR Findings

Practical info 👇

💸 Free of charge
✅ Certificate of attendance
🧑‍🎓 0.25 American Academy of Audiology CEUs

Learn more and register 👉 https://info.interacoustics.com/l/937123/2026-05-07/66xq7m

13/05/2026

Expanding your diagnostic toolkit with ACT™ + high frequency audiometry 🤝

Conventional audiometry up to 8 kHz tells only part of the story, as your patients’ listening challenges often begin well before thresholds shift in that range.

That’s where combining high frequency audiometry with the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test becomes a game‑changer.

High frequency audiometry (up to 16-20 kHz, depending on your device) uncovers early cochlear changes such as:

• Early synaptopathy
• Auditory nerve stress
• Subtle outer hair cell dysfunction

These early‑stage deficits explain why patients with a “normal” audiogram may still struggle with speech‑in‑noise, tinnitus, or increased listening effort.

But high frequency thresholds only tell you what the ear can detect.

ACT tells you how the brain processes what it hears.

The ACT test adds a crucial suprathreshold layer by assessing real‑world auditory processing – revealing neural and functional listening deficits that pure‑tone thresholds simply can’t capture.

This is often the missing piece when patients report difficulty in noisy or demanding environments despite near‑normal thresholds.

Combining the two tests gives you a dual‑level view:

• High frequency audiometry ➡️ early peripheral/cochlear dysfunction
• ACT ➡️ functional, everyday listening ability

The result?

Clearer explanations for patient symptoms, earlier and more tailored interventions, and better monitoring of subtle changes over time – all with minimal extra appointment time.

And the good news: several Interacoustics audiometers can run both tests on a single platform 🎯

• Callisto™ (high frequency audiometry up to 16 kHz)
• Equinox Evo (high frequency audiometry up to 20 kHz)
• Affinity Compact (high frequency audiometry up to 20 kHz)

A powerful combination made practical 👌

11/05/2026

Traditional audiometry stops at 8 kHz – but your patients’ ears don’t ❌

Human hearing extends all the way to 20 kHz, and that upper range is often where the earliest, most clinically meaningful changes occur.

A new 2026 review by Beck et al. (2026) shines a bright light on this issue [1].

Their message?

When we only test up to 8 kHz, we risk missing damage in the basal region of the cochlea, the region most vulnerable to noise, aging, and ototoxicity.

And the consequences show up every day in clinic, with many patients with a “normal” 8 kHz audiogram still reporting:

➡️ Tinnitus
➡️ Trouble localizing sound
➡️ Increased listening effort
➡️ Difficulty hearing in noise

These symptoms often reflect high‑frequency or suprathreshold deficits that standard audiometry simply cannot detect.

And this isn’t a small problem ⚠️

The US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) identified early-onset sub-clinical hearing loss (SCHL) in 227 million people, or 80% of U.S. adults, using high-frequency pure-tone averages (Dragon et al., 2023) [2].

The bottom line: High frequency audiometry isn’t just a “nice to have” – it’s an important clinical tool for better patient outcomes 🎯

P.S. What are your thoughts on testing above 8 kHz?



[1] Beck, D. L., Fling, M., & Darrow, K. N. (2026, January 6). Why extended high-frequency (EHF) hearing assessments are necessary.

[2] Dragon, J. M., Grewal, M. R., Irace, A. L., Garcia Morales, E., & Golub, J. S. (2023). Prevalence of Subclinical Hearing Loss in the United States. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 169(4), 884–889.

Extended high-frequency (EHF) audiometry provides essential data and helps explain speech-in-noise difficulty when the audiogram is normal.

07/05/2026

Elevating pediatric hearing care with the Equinox Evo 🧒

Newcastle Hearing Centre for Children in NSW, Australia – part of the Newcastle Health Enterprise – provides “comprehensive and compassionate diagnostic services for infants through to adolescents.”

To keep pace with growing demand for complex pediatric assessments, the clinic has integrated the Interacoustics Equinox Evo into its workflow, giving clinicians a smarter, more flexible way to deliver high‑quality care.

Pediatric Audiologist Melanie Dowling shares how the Equinox Evo and exceptional local support from Interacoustics Australia have transformed their day‑to‑day work:

"Interacoustics has given us a solution and a level of support we genuinely trust. The Equinox Evo helps us deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, and the ongoing support has made the whole experience exciting and genuinely enjoyable."

With seamless transitions between assessment modes, adaptable configurations, and the ability to switch between stimuli like warble, ManU‑IRU, and Ling sounds, the system keeps children engaged and testing efficient.

Bundling the Equinox Evo with the wireless Touch Keyboard brings an extra edge for pediatric work:

“It allows us to move freely within the booth or between single-booth and two-booth setups, while still maintaining full control of the assessment. For pediatric work, this is a significant advantage. It gives children space to settle, supports more natural responses, and still maintains the accuracy we need,” Melanie reflects.

Curious how the Equinox Evo can elevate your workflow? Then read the full customer story 👇

https://www.interacoustics.com/blog/customer-story-equinox-evo-is-an-essential-part-of-delivering-diagnostic-care?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=au_evo

04/05/2026

Pediatric audiologists 👋

We can't wait to see you at our upcoming online course – the sixth Trends in Pediatrics – which kicks off June 9 and ends June 11.

(You can sign up for one, two or all three days!)

Covering cortical, behavioral, and vestibular assessments, each session will explore best practices, including tips to help you get the most accurate results from your pediatric patients.

Program 👇

1️⃣ Day 1: Using cortical assessments for the management of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
🎤 Amanda Goodhew, MSc

2️⃣ Day 2: Optimizing pediatric behavioral assessments: Standardization, documentation and quality assurance
🎤 Michael East, MSc

3️⃣ Day 3: Pediatric vestibular assessment in children with identified hearing impairment
🎤 Darren Whelan, MSc MRes

Practical info 👇
💸 Free of charge
✅ Certificate of attendance
📅 June 9-11, 10.00-10.45 / 16.00-16.45 CEST
🧑‍🎓 0.15 American Academy of Audiology CEUs
🎥 Can’t attend live? Register and we’ll send you the recording

Access the course overview for 👉 https://www.interacoustics.com/academy?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=tip_26 -events

29/04/2026

Protecting hearing in the world of opera 🎶👂

Opera is known for its breathtaking voices and powerful orchestral sound – but for the musicians who create that magic, daily exposure to high sound levels can pose a real risk to hearing health.

That’s why the Scala Study [1] at Teatro alla Scala in Milan was launched, a groundbreaking project supported by Interacoustics equipment and our valued Italian distributor LEDISO ITALIA.

A key figure in the project is Dr. Orietta Calcinoni, who’s long‑standing commitment to hearing health at Teatro alla Scala has helped shape this initiative.

Together with skilled audiologists and students from Policlinico di Milano, they carried out comprehensive hearing assessments on 107 orchestra musicians using Interacoustics equipment including Lyra, AC40, Viot™, and AT235.

What did the study show? 📊

Even though the musicians are exposed to sound levels often exceeding 87 dB(A), the overall risk of hearing loss was lower than expected – below what similar noise levels cause in industrial settings.

While the violinists showed some asymmetrical impact due to their playing position, long‑term data over 11 years revealed only minimal changes, mostly aligned with normal aging.

Still, the study highlights the importance of ongoing preventive measures like hearing protection and thoughtful acoustic design in rehearsal spaces.

This project sets a new benchmark for hearing safety in performing arts – proving that with the right tools, knowledge, and collaboration, we can help safeguard the hearing of those who bring music to life 🎻💚



[1] Cassina, T., Tomasin, A., Calcinoni, O., Ambrosetti, U., Filipponi, E., Castelli, V., Bianchin, R., Teodorani, V., Magnoni, L., Braga, L., Parati, L., & Di Berardino, F. (2025). Evaluation of the Hearing Function in the Orchestra Professional Musicians of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. La Medicina del lavoro, 116(6), 17437.