Maico Model AX "Universal" Transistor (Body) Hearing Aid
The Maico Model AX was manufactured by Maico Electronics, Inc. of
Minneapolis, MN in 1961. The name "Maico" was derived from the
initials of the Medical Acoustic Instrument Company.
The Model AX had a blue "W" on the mic grill. It was a 3-transistor
aid and came with a t-coil. It
had a turquoise blue plastic front and a
stainless steel back, and measured 2" x 1⅜" x
½" thick. This small body aid only weighed 1½ oz. without the
battery.
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The cord and receiver (earpiece) with an ear mold snapped to it are
shown to the right. Notice how small this aid is when compared to the
receiver and ear mold.
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Top view of the Model AX showing the volume control/on-off switch (right) and T-switch
(black lever—left). It had 3 positions—"N" (normal tone), "T" (t-coil) and
"H" (high frequency tone). The jack (2 holes in the center) is where you plugged in the receiver (earpiece) cord.
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Rear view of the Maico AX showing the battery compartment with the
battery door open.
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Side view of the 3 volt Zenith ZN-2 battery that came with this hearing
aid.
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View of the Maico AX in its original case.
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Outside top view of the case for the Maico AX hearing aid.
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