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. |  | Click picture for larger view | | |  | | | |
| 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 appropriate holes in the microphone. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| 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. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| 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" and "Made in USA". |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| 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. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| 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. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
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. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| The Auris Model I carbon hearing aid in its original box. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| The original box of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid had a lower (almost secret) compartment for storing the headband. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| The lower compartment of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid showing how the headband was stored. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
| Top view of the original box of the Auris Model I carbon hearing aid. The box measured 3¼" square by 2" deep. |  | Click picture for larger view | | | |
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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