8507932 Amplivox 170 audiometer with Audiocups fitted.
The Amplivox 170 Audiometer is a compact, reliable solution for manual pure tone audiometry. Designed for both clinical and mobile hearing screening, it combines portability with precision. With its wide frequency and intensity range, it’s ideal for general practitioners, schools, occupational health providers, and audiologists seeking an efficient and cost-effective screening tool.
This portable manual and automatic screening audiometer include the noise reducing enclosures Audiocups to permit accurate pure tone audiometry in high impact background noise conditions designed to ensure accurate pure tone audiometry in noisy environments, allowing for reliable hearing tests when a soundproof room is not available.
Ideal for occupational health settings or when traveling to conduct hearing tests.
Screening audiometer with both manual and automatic test functions. The Model 170 is the preferred tool of choice for hearing care professionals who complete hearing tests within schools, primary care, GP surgeries and industry, making it the perfect portable screening audiometer.
Key features
- Manual and automatic screening
- Compact, lightweight and portable
- Extended frequency range: 125 – 8000Hz
- Attenuation range: -10 – 100 dBHL
- User defined test routines
- Automatic threshold saving
- PC Software included
- Intuitive and ergonomic design
Technical Specifications
- Manual Pure Tone Air conduction audiometry
- Frequency range (kHz): 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4,6, 8
- Frequency accuracy: <1%
- Distortion: <2%
- Output level range: -10dBHL to 100dBHL ±3dB
- Output level step size: 5dB
- Tone present: Single and pulsed
- Test method: Manual and automatic audiometry
- Storage Capacity Up to 30 test results
- Power Supply mains powered
The Model 170 has a clear display panel and dedicated soft key layout, allowing complete focus on the test subject and reducing the time it takes to do examinations.
Its simple control panel allows for rapid testing and easy interpretation of results. The unit supports talk-forward communication, enhancing the testing experience for both patient and provider. Backed by over 80 years of audiological expertise, Amplivox ensures consistent performance, durability, and support.
Results can be manually recorded, printed with the optional portable printer, saved in internal memory and / or transferred to a PC application, giving a comprehensive range of data management choices. The audiometer also offers integration to a number of third-party Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, providing a seamless transfer of results and data, for improved workflow efficiency.
Included
- Standard audiometric headset with Audiocups
- Patient response switch
- Audiogram cards (50)
- Power supply with country adaptors
- Carry case
- Manual & software (available via website download)
Common Use Cases for the Amplivox 170 Audiometer
The Amplivox 170 is designed with simplicity and portability in mind, making it an excellent solution for a wide range of hearing screening environments:
1. Schools and Educational Settings
School nurses and special education staff use the Amplivox 170 to perform regular hearing screenings for students. Its portability allows for quick testing across multiple classrooms or campuses.
2. Occupational Health & Workplace Testing
Occupational health professionals use this audiometer to comply with OSHA and workplace safety regulations. It’s ideal for baseline and periodic hearing checks in noisy work environments like factories, warehouses, and construction sites.
3. General Practice & ENT Clinics
GPs and ENT specialists rely on the 170 for fast, reliable hearing assessments during routine check-ups. Its simple interface makes it a perfect fit for practices that don’t require advanced diagnostic tools.
5. Military, Aviation, and Law Enforcement
Used for pre-employment and annual auditory screenings to ensure personnel meet hearing standards.
6. Telehealth & Remote Monitoring (with optional accessories)
In hybrid care models, the device can be used on-site by a nurse while results are interpreted remotely by an audiologist, especially in rural settings.
Whether you’re screening in a quiet clinic or a noisy industrial environment, the Audiocups provide sound attenuation for accurate results.
Safety and standards
Type: Audiometer Type 4
Safety: IEC 60601-1 (plus UL, CSA & EN
deviations)
EMC: IEC 60601-1-2
Performance: IEC 60645-1/ANSI S3.6
CE Mark: Complies to EU Medical Device
Regulation (MDR 2017/745)
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