Maico Model AL Transistor (Body/Barrette) Hearing Aid
The Maico Model AL Body or Barrette-style hearing aid was manufactured by Maico Electronics, Inc. of
Minneapolis, MN in 1959. The name "Maico" was derived from the
initials of the Medical Acoustic Instrument Company.
The Model AL was a 7-transistor (push-pull amplifier) hearing aid. The front of the case was
anodized aluminum, and the back was beige-colored plastic. It measured
1¾" x 1"
x ⅜" thick.
The top picture shows the Maico Model AL in the body aid configuration.
Notice the pocket clip on the aid and the long earpiece cord.
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Top view of the Maico Model AL body version showing the microphone (top
left), volume control (top right front) and
on-off switch (top right rear). On the case above the volume control
is inscribed the word "LOW" and immediately behind it and beside the
on-off switch is the word "OFF".
The metal pocket clip runs down the
center.
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