NAL-NL3 Publications

Using NAL-NL3 in clinical practice: a modular NAL fitting system for real-world listening needs

The NAL-NL3 Prescription provides amplification that aligns more closely with clinical needs, improving first-fit satisfaction and clinical efficiency for a wider range of cases. The Comfort in Noise Module offers a comfort-focused amplification profile adapted for noisy environments, improving comfort and reducing listening fatigue while maintaining speech intelligibility. The Minimal Hearing Loss Module extends hearing aid fitting to adults with normal or near-normal hearing thresholds who experience hearing difficulties, providing safe access to hearing aid technologies.

Evolving the Philosophy: From the NAL rule to NAL-NL3

The NAL prescriptions have evolved to address the needs of hearing aid users and advances in hearing aid technology. Independent evidence-based manufacturer-agnostic hearing aid prescription formulas still represent a key aspect of audiological practice, enabling hearing professionals to provide evidence-based individualized amplification strategies to optimize auditory outcomes.

NAL-NL3 Fitting System Technical Series (Part 1)

The NAL-NL3 fitting system comprises a new core prescription, the NAL-NL3 Prescription, alongside specialized modules designed to support specific unmet needs. This three-part technical series will explore each of these components in depth.

Why Do HCPs Need NAL-NL3?

NAL-NL3 introduces a modern, modular hearing aid prescription system that moves beyond population-based formulas like NAL-NL2 to deliver more personalized, context-specific, and evidence-based fittings tailored to individual listening needs.

The new NAL-NL3 hearing aid fitting formula: An evolution and a revolution

Those behind the first new hearing aid fitting formula in 15 years, the National Acoustic Laboratories’ NAL-NL3, discuss everything audiologists

New NAL-NL3 System Aims to Fill Gaps in Hearing Care for Under-Served Populations

The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), a global leader in hearing research, has announced the launch of its next-generation hearing aid