Western Electric Model 6033A Carbon Hearing Aid
The Western Electric 6033A carbon hearing aid was manufactured by the
Western Electric Company in 1925. Western Electric marketed these early
hearing aids under the "Audiphone"
trade name. It consisted of a 388W carbon
microphone, a 584A miniature receiver, a 60B rheostat and a battery
case, all of which were contained in a velvet-lined box. |
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The front of the carbon microphone (Model 388W). This microphone
measured 3˝” in diameter, was 1 3/16” thick and weighed 5 oz.
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The rear of the carbon microphone (Model 388W) showing the spring clip
for attaching it to a pocket or other clothing. |
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The Model 584A miniature earpiece (receiver) with a stock ear mold
attached (left) and the Model 60B on-off switch and sliding volume
control (rheostat) (right). |
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The Model 584A miniature receiver (left) with a stock ear mold (right). |
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The outside view
of the battery case. |
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Inside view of the battery case. It held 3 "D" cells to provide
the 4˝ volt operating voltage. |
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The Western Electric Model 6033A carbon hearing aid in its original
velvet-lined carrying case. |
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Outside view of the carrying case.
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