Auris Model I Carbon Hearing Aid
The Auris Model I carbon hearing aid was made by the Auris Company,
Inc. of New York, NY in 1910. In fact, this was the first of only
4 models the Auris Co. made.
The complete unit weighed 5.0 oz.
Here are the
instructions
that came with the Auris carbon hearing aid showing how to properly use
it.
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Close-up of the front of the carbon microphone of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid showing
the pattern in the mic grill. The microphone measured 2⅜" in diameter by
⅞"
thick.
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The back of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid microphone showing the
multi-position volume control thumb wheel in the center. The word "soft"
is at the 10 o'clock position and the word "loud" at the 2 o'clock
position. The metal clip at the top was for running a lanyard through it to wear
this hearing aid around your neck or for hooking it over the top of a
pocket.
The microphone attached to the battery by either an extension cord
(shown), or directly pushing the battery terminal stubs into the
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Close up of the front of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid earphone. There are two holes in
the sides for fastening a headband to
this earphone. The earphone measured 2⅛" in diameter by 13/16" thick.
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View of the back of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid earphone showing the on-off switch
(top center) in the "off" position. Engraved on the back are the words "Auris"
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View of the back of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid earphone and
headband, showing where the springy headband clip snapped into the flat
groove around the outside of the earphone. |
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Close-up of tide view of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid earphone showing
the springy headband clip (right) snapped in place in the flat groove
around the outside of the earphone. |
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An envelope came with the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid. It reads,
"This envelope should contain: The extension Cord; An extra pair of
battery posts, and Pin to fasten the transmitter to the clothing."
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Some of the accessories contained in the above envelope. There are two
sets of battery stubs. |
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The Auris Model I carbon hearing aid in its original box. |
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The original box of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid had a lower
(almost secret)
compartment for storing the headband. |
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The lower compartment of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid showing
how the headband was stored. |
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Top view of the original box of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid.
The box measured 3¼" square by 2" deep.
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Inside view of the lid showing a list describing the various components
that came with the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid.
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The name "Auris" is embossed in gold in the center of the lid of the
original box.
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