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Phonak Digital Hearing Aids

PREAMBLE

For many years, I have been exclusively dispensing the Phonak range of hearing instruments primarily because of their quality, reliability and performance. In my view,Phonak has an unmatched, longstanding track record of innovation and have introduced a host of pioneering features that have set industry standards and enhanced the quality of life of countless wearers including the vast majority of my own clients.Their range represents a full spectrum of styles and features which when combined with the individual price points and my unique payment plan make these instruments now affordable ...to everybody.

ENTRY LEVEL

• Certéna Art is based on the proven Certéna and now includes SoundRecover in addition to other important CORE features. This makes it an ideal choice for the ‘entry level’ client.

Certéna Art is available in 15 styles, ranging from tiny CICs to a choice of BTEs. Now with SoundRecover, Certéna Art is a hearing system you can have great confidence in. Certéna Art employs the same industry benchmark feedback cancellation system, WhistleBlock Technology, as other CORE platform products.

Incorporates:

• NoiseBlock Processing - Premium comfort in background noise
• QuickSync - Control both instruments with one touch
• Acoustically Optimized Venting - Minimum occlusion

MIDRANGE

• Versáta Art is truly up to the challenge. It is easy to handle, seamlessly adapts to each unique situation and has full wireless connectivity.

Versáta Art wearers will benefit from the expanded audibility and enhanced speech intelligibility provided by SoundRecover.Versáta Art employs SoundFlow Advanced, the exclusive three base-blending functionality that offers smooth, seamless transitions between an infinite number of optimized, situation specific listening programs.

Incorporating:

• WindBlock Management - Suppresses wind noise
• NoiseBlock Processing - Premium comfort in background noise
• VoiceZoom - Speech intelligibility
• WhistleBlock Technology - Feedback free hearing
• Acoustically Optimized Venting (AOV) - Minimum occlusion
• QuickSync - Control both instruments with one touch
• RealEar Sound - Natural sound orientation

*see Features and Benefits Explained below

PREMIUM PRODUCTS

Phonak Spice Generation

The Phonak Spice Generation represents a unique, holistic approach to innovation. They believe the only way to achieve substantial performance increases is to develop all key components simultaneously. The Spice chipset, new mechanical design and the new intuitive fitting software herald an exciting new era of innovation, offering features even we could only dream of before. Incredible to think I came out of training armed only with a jeweller’s screwdriver! Everything works together in harmony to guarantee spontaneous hearing pleasure and long lasting satisfaction.

New chipset

Phonak introduced the next era industry benchmark in microchip technology. The new Phonak Spice Generation chipset is the most advanced audio microprocessor ever:

• Fastest processing speed - over 200 million operations per second
• Highest capacity - an unprecedented 16 million transistors
• Smallest size - 65-nanometre chip technology
• Largest memory - more than double the current standard
• Best in class wireless technology - fastest, most stable wireless connections
• Unique broadband, wireless real-audio exchange - still a Phonak exclusive
• Most flexible and reliable programming - the widest range of CableFree Fitting choices

Harnessing the processing prowess of the new chipset, Phonak introduced a host of impressive new algorithms supporting unique binaural features and intelligent user interaction while enhancing Phonak signature features.

New design

The new Phonak Spice Generation products were designed to achieve the best performance ever, in the smallest possible housings:

• They virtually disappear behind or inside the ear
• They are shaped to follow the contours of the ear better than ever
• They are moisture protected for increased reliability and usability

Clients wanting more ‘user control’ will also appreciate the ergonomic new Phonak PilotOne remote control: Small and elegant form Easy and intuitive to use

Ambra Phonak has taken its digital hearing technology and increased the processing speed by 100% allowing the Ambra to perform an even greater number of functions than previous digital hearing aids.

Thanks to consistent technological innovation, user satisfaction with hearing instruments has improved substantially in recent years. However, it is well documented that in certain areas, optimal performance has not yet been achieved. Evidence-based analysis of client satisfaction data revealed five key areas where expectations have not yet been met. Phonak set ambitious goals for each of these.

• For very challenging listening environments, they wanted to lay the foundation for distinctly improved communication.
• Then they aimed to empower clients to personalise the performance of their hearing instruments inreal time in their own environment.
• Phonak also strove to enhance cosmetics, ergonomics and reliability without compromising onperformance.
• They endeavoured to provide the most comprehensive control and connectivity solutions to broadenwireless accessibility.
• Finally, Phonak sought to give hearing care professionals the tools to unlock the potential of sophisticated technology, easily andintuitively.It’s particularly interactive and great when I’m explaining some of the features i.e. how my client will benefit.

Treat yourself to one the best hearing instruments in hearing performance. The exclusive hearing benefits only a Phonak Ambra has: Understanding everywhere. Surprising size and looks. Connecting to everyone. Personalizing performance.

More Features & Benefits:

• SoundRecover - Awareness of the sound environment and listening pleasure
• FlexControl - Easy interaction with the hearing system
• WhistleBlock - Feedback free hearing
• DuoPhone - With the push of a button, the phone signal is heard in both ears
• SoundFlow - Continuous and instant optimization to all environments
• ZoomControl - Ability to choose the hearing focus
• Real Ear Sound - Natural sound orientation
• NoiseBlock - Premium comfort in background noise
• WindBlock - Suppresses wind noise
• EchoBlock - Understand well in echoey environments
• SoundRelax - Eliminating annoying sounds
• Acoustically Optimized Vent (AOV) - Minimum occlusion
• QuickSync - Control both instruments with one touch

*see Features and Benefits Explained below

PilotOne focuses on the essentials when it comes to discreet control over the Spice Generation hearing instruments. This exclusive remote control was designed for maximum impact and ease of use. The clever simplicity and ergonomic design make it the most user-friendly remote control ever for the Spice Generation.

• Audéo S SMART is the world’s smallest hearing system that wirelessly connects to TV, telephone and MP3 players. It’s for you if you want top performance with manual control and unlimited connectivity and Audéo S MINI is the smallest Phonak ever, it hides behind your ear. It is so tiny and automatic you can just wear it and forget it. If size and cosmetics are paramount to you but you still demand ultimate performance.

Vibrant? Discreet? That's totally up to you.Different models come in different colour combinations.

Audéo S SMART is the world’s smallest hearing system that wirelessly connects to TV, telephone and MP3 players. It’s for you if you want top performance with manual control and unlimited connectivity. Audéo S SMART is available in 11 colours and 3 models* Audéo S MINI is the smallest Phonak ever, it hides behind your ear. It is so tiny and automatic you can just wear it and forget it. Audéo S MINI is available in 11 colours and 3 models *

• StereoZoom - Zoom even closer on a person's voice and reduce noise further
• FlexVolume - Controls that allow the wearer to easily make targeted adjustments
• WhistleBlock - Feedback free hearing
• DuoPhone - With the push of a button, the phone signal is heard in both ears
• SoundFlow - Continuous and instant optimization to all environments
• ZoomControl - Ability to choose the hearing focus
• Real Ear Sound - Natural sound orientation
• NoiseBlock - Premium comfort in background noise
• WindBlock - Suppresses wind noise
• EchoBlock - Understand well in echoey environments
• SoundRelax - Eliminating annoying sounds
• Acoustically Optimized Vent (AOV) - Minimum occlusion
• QuickSync - Control both instruments with one touch

*see Features and Benefits Explained below. Note some features are not available forall models.

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Audeo

(Click the colour swatches to see different styles. Move the slider to zoom in / change the angle).

Audeo is a product unlike anything that has been seen before.  Sleek, stylish and discreet, the Audeo Personal Communication Assistant is a breakthrough for living life to the fullest, a perfect balance between meeting the demands of a visually acceptable design, ease of use and innovative technology.  It contains the most sophisticated signal processing available to boost understanding in difficult listening situations.  It is so lightweight and comfortable, you might not even feel it.  And since it is incredibly small, nobody will notice you are wearing it, unless you cannot resist the urge to show it off.

Audeo is an award winning product, honoured with the Red Dot Design Award Winner 2007, available in a range of unique modern colour combinations including Precious Metal, Pinot Noir and Green with Envy.  The colour options range from subtle skin and hair tones to bold, modern hues and metallic finishes.  The unique shape of Audeo not only dispels the common misconception of what a hearing instrument looks like, but is designed for optimum placement of the dual microphones, allowing Audeo to instantly sense and suppress multiple noise sources - providing the most sophisticated automatic directional microphone available in the industry.

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Features and Benefits Explained

StereoZoom

StereoZoom takes binaural processing technology to a completely new level by integrating the input from the four-microphone network of two hearing instruments. Monaural directional microphones have a broad forward focus, which often includes undesirable or distracting sounds. StereoZoom has the unique ability to narrow the beam significantly, effectively addressing the common need to focus on a single voice in a crowd.

Auto ZoomControl

Auto ZoomControl harnesses the power of our unique full bandwidth audio exchange and advanced binaural processing to automatically track and focus on speech, regardless of the direction, enabling understanding without the need to face the speaker.

FlexControl

Controls that allow the wearer to easily make targeted adjustments have a significant impact on satisfaction. In fact, easy interaction with the hearing system is key to user delight. FlexControl offers the freedom and flexibility to maximize hearing benefits everywhere.

WhistleBlock

Feedback free hearing - WhistleBlock differentiates between naturally occurring feedback-like sounds and true feedback. This means increased audibility and sound quality that is free from annoying feedback.

Acoustic Optimized Venting (AOV)

Maximum comfort, minimum occlusion - Occlusion can now be reduced to the lowest level possible. This exclusive, clinically proven Phonak innovation is available in the full range of custom products and styles.

UltraZoom

The foundation for our sophisticated binaural beamforming features is UltraZoom with SNR-Boost. It is the first and only dual-microphone system to incorporate a unique spatial noise cancellation algorithm designed specifically for directional applications.

SoundRecover

SoundRecover is the only effective way to extend hearing by restoring high-frequency sounds that would otherwise be inaudible. Audibility of the full spectrum of sounds improves speech understanding, awareness of the sound environment and listening pleasure.

DuoPhone

With the push of a button, the phone signal is heard in both ears - Optimal understanding on the phone is achieved through bilateral hearing. With DuoPhone, as soon as the phone is held to the ear the signal is heard in both ears. Background noise is reduced and clarity significantly improved.

Courtesy © Phonak Holding AG

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