Type Middle ear pressure Static compliance Ear canal volume
A +50 to -100 0.3 to 1.6 0.4 – 1.0 cm3
As +50 to -100 0.1-0.2 0.4 – 1.0 cm3
Ad +50 to -100 1.7 and above 0.4 – 1.0 cm3
B - - <0.4 cm3
B - - 0.4 – 1.0 cm3
B - - 1.0 cm3 <
C1 -100 to -199 0.3 to 1.6 0.4 – 1.0 cm3
C2 -200 and below 0.3 to 1.6 0.4 – 1.0 cm3