Tinnitus Frequency Match

What it measures

The pitch (frequency in Hz) and approximate loudness of your tinnitus, by matching an adjustable tone to the sound you hear internally. This ‘pitch match’ is the starting point clinicians use for sound therapy and for tracking tinnitus over time.

How it works

You sweep a sine tone up and down with a slider until it most closely matches your tinnitus, then set its loudness to match. The matched frequency, its nearest musical note, and your loudness estimate are saved so you can compare future matches.

Tips for an accurate result

• 1Match the dominant pitch — If your tinnitus has several tones, match the loudest, most constant one first.
• 2Keep loudness low — Set the match just loud enough to compare — you don’t need to overpower the tinnitus.
• 3Repeat on different days — Tinnitus pitch can shift; a few matches give a more reliable picture than one.
• 4Sudden or one-sided tinnitus needs a doctor — New, unilateral, or pulsatile tinnitus should always be assessed by a clinician.