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Welcome to the next in Hearing Review

guide
Audina Hearing Instruments Inc

Company Name:
Address:

165 E Wildmere Ave
Longwood, FL 32750
(800) 223-7700
www.audina.net

Products’ ongoing series of Technology
Guides. In the March/April issue we
stepped away from hearing instruments to
focus on audiometers, but now we’re back

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

BTE 478

BTE 478P

with with another comprehensive side-byside matrix showcasing a variety of Power

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

June 2005

December 2006

BTEs from the industry’s leading manufac-

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
■ Economy/Entry Level





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4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)

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

turers. We’ve gathered instruments from
11 makers—and all 39 of them are
available in this downloadable PDF file.

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And speaking of PDFs, you’ll find those

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
■ Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

for all of our past Technology Guides on

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

130 dB

130 dB

this site as well.

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

78 dB

78 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

200 – 5100Hz

200 – 5100Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler
■ 711 Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

1 Channel

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?



1

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Hearing Aids

[Behind The Ear]

Power BTE

—Will Campbell

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11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

In Situ







NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0





Directional Microphone System



■ 2 cc Coupler
■ 711 Coupler







Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

NAL-NR



DSL-5.0



NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0





Directional Microphone System

In Situ



2 Channels

NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1

Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

DSL-5.0



algorithm
Other(s)



■ P roprietary

■ NAL-NL1

■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Manual VC/Memories









Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
 Speech Enhancement
 Feedback Cancellation
 Occlusion Management
 Wind Noise Management
 Frequency Lowering
 Datalogging
 Self-Learning
 Wax Guard System
 Water Resistance
 Vent Estimation/Compensation
■ Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
 Rechargeable Battery	
■ Telecoil
 FM System Compatibility
 Bluetooth Compatibility
 Additional Specified Feature:

■ P roprietary
algorithm
Other(s)

Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
 Speech Enhancement
 Feedback Cancellation
 Occlusion Management
 Wind Noise Management
 Frequency Lowering
 Datalogging
 Self-Learning
 Wax Guard System
 Water Resistance
 Vent Estimation/Compensation
■ Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
 Rechargeable Battery	
■ Telecoil
 FM System Compatibility
 Bluetooth Compatibility
 Additional Specified Feature:

Not applicable
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Not applicable

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

One listening program or memory

Three listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?

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15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

The BTE 478 offers a single channel, high power, and
high gain linear digital processor equipped with multiple
trimmers, which allow the hearing health care professional
to fine tune the instrument to the patient’s specific
hearing loss needs.

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Push-button selection switch allows the user to select
the powerful Telecoil function; concealed trimmer
adjustments; numbered volume control with on/off switch;
power telephone coil accessed through push button
with tone indicator..

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Bernafon LLC

Company Name:
Address:

200 Cottontail Lane, Building B
Somerset, NJ 08873
(888) 941-4203
www.bernafon-us.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Veras CP

Xtreme 120

Prio 112

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

February 2010

March 2007

November 2006

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?

■ Premium Level



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level











Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
 Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)







5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

119 dB SPL

140 dB SPL

126 dB SPL

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

53 dB SPL

73 dB SPL

65 dB SPL

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 - 6100Hz

100 - 4000Hz

140 - 5200Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

Proprietary ChannelFree technology

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?







4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?



Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

711 Coupler
In Situ

NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1


NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0
11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

■
■
■
■


■
■
■


■
■



■
■


■
■
■






Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable



Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
 Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
 Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ 2 cc Coupler











algorithm
Other(s)



Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

5 Channels

DSL-5.0

■ P roprietary

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
■ Economy/Entry Level

NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0


Severe (70-90 dB HL)

■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)


Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable



DSL-5.0

7 Channels


DSL-5.0



algorithm



■ P roprietary
■ Other(s)

Directional Microphone System

■ P roprietary
algorithm

NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0


■ Manual VC/Memories

NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1

■ Other(s)

Directional Microphone System

■ Noise Reduction

■ Manual VC/Memories
■ Remote Control VC/Memories
■ Noise Reduction







Remote Control VC/Memories
Speech Enhancement

■ Feedback Cancellation
■ Occlusion Management







■
■


■
■



Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

Speech Enhancement

■ Feedback Cancellation
■ Occlusion Management
■ Wind Noise Management


Frequency Lowering

■ Datalogging




■
■


■
■



Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

Broadband fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Not applicable

Other: Omnidirectional

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Five or more listening programs or memories

Three listening programs or memories

Two listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

ChannelFree technology with Bluetooth capability as well
as FM, DAI, AutoTelephone, Tcoil, and learning.

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No. 312
No. 675


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No. 10
No. 13



No. 312

■ No. 675

Super power BTE in slimmer case for 675 battery, FM,
DAI, and status light.



No. 10

■ No. 13

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

No. 312
No. 675

Most advanced automatic performance and high
performance omnidirectional in entry level category.

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Oticon Inc

Company Name:
Address:

29 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(800) 526-3921
www.oticonusa.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Agil Pro miniRITE
with Power Receiver

Agil Pro RITE with Power Receiver

Agil Pro BTE 13 Power

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

March 2010

March 2010

March 2010

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?

■ Premium Level

■ Premium Level

■ Premium Level











4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level





Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level





Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)









Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

124 dB SPL

124 dB SPL

127 dB SPL

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

55 dB

55 dB

61 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 – 8000Hz

100 – 8000Hz

100 – 6000Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

10 Channels

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?





NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

711 Coupler
In Situ

■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■
■
■




■
■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

10 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ Proprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Binaural Wireless,
A
Spatial Sound 2, Speech Guard



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

10 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ Proprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Binaural Wireless,
A
Spatial Sound 2, Speech Guard



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ DSL-5.0
■ Proprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Binaural Wireless,
A
Spatial Sound 2, Speech Guard

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Agil Pro significantly improves speech understanding
with reduced cognitive effort. Spatial Sound 2.0 maintains
natural auditory cues the brain uses to organize sound
scenes. Speech Guard preserves important details
of speech.

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No. 10
No. 13

■ No. 312

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

No. 675

No. 10
No. 13

■ No. 312


No. 675

Agil Pro significantly improves speech understanding
with reduced cognitive effort. Spatial Sound 2.0 maintains
natural auditory cues the brain uses to organize sound
scenes. Speech Guard preserves important details
of speech.

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■ No. 13

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No. 312
No. 675

Agil Pro significantly improves speech understanding
with reduced cognitive effort. Spatial Sound 2.0 maintains
natural auditory cues the brain uses to organize sound
scenes. Speech Guard preserves important details
of speech.

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Oticon Inc

Company Name:
Address:

Phonak LLC

29 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(800) 526-3921
www.oticonusa.com

4520 Weaver Pkwy
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) 777-7333
www.phonak-us.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Vigo Pro Connect RITE Power

Vigo Pro Connect BTE 13 Power

Naida UP, SP IX, V, III

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

November 2009

November 2009

February 2008

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level







Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

■ Premium Level
■ Mid/High Level

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)







4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?



Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)





Mid Level

■ Low/Mid Level


Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Economy/Entry Level

Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

124 dB SPL

127 dB SPL

UP: 144 dB; SP: 141 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

55 dB

61 dB

UP: 85 dB; SP: 75 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 – 8000Hz

100 – 6000Hz

UP: <100 – 5000Hz; SP <100 – 6900Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

8 Channels

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?





NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

711 Coupler
In Situ

■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■


NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

8 Channels

■ DSL-5.0



P roprietary
algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering	
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■


NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

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■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

IX: 20 Channels, V: 16 Channels, III: 6 Channels

■ DSL-5.0



P roprietary
algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:



NAL-NR



NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ Other(s)

■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■

DSL-5.0

■ P roprietary
algorithm

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning (IX, V only)
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
A dditional Specified Feature: Frequency Compression,
Directional Phone, User-controlled zoom program (IX only)

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Five or more listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Vigo Pro Connect is the ultimate mid-level hearing
instrument. It combines advanced automatic features
and signal processing with the benefits of compatibility
with the industry’s best wireless connectivity system:
Streamer and ConnectLine.

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Vigo Pro Connect is the ultimate mid-level hearing
instrument. It combines advanced automatic features
and signal processing with the benefits of compatibility
with the industry’s best wireless connectivity system:
Streamer and ConnectLine.

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Phonak LLC

Company Name:
Address:

4520 Weaver Pkwy
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) 777-7333
www.phonak-us.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Exélia Art SP

Versáta Art SP

Certéna Art SP

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

April 2009

April 2010

April 2010

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?

■ Premium Level








Premium Level

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
■ Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level


■ Mid/High Level

Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level







Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?



Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
 Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
 Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
 Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
 Mild (20-39 dB HL)









5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

131 dB

131 dB

131 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

75 dB

75 dB

75 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

<100 – 6500Hz

<100 – 6500Hz

<100 – 6500Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

20 Channels

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?







■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■


■
■
■
■



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

16 Channels

NAL-NR



NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ Others

■ NAL-NL1


11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

711 Coupler
In Situ

DSL-5.0



algorithm



■ P roprietary

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
A dditional Specified Feature: Frequency Compression,
Directional Phone, User-controlled zoom program

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■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■


■
■
■
■

■ 2 cc Coupler











Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

NAL-NR



DSL-5.0

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ Others

711 Coupler
In Situ

6 Channels

NAL-NR



NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ Others

■ NAL-NL1

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
 Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
 Mild (20-39 dB HL)

DSL-5.0



algorithm



■ P roprietary

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
A dditional Specified Feature: Frequency Compression

■ NAL-NL1


■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■


■


■
■


■
■
■
■

■ P roprietary
algorithm

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
A dditional Specified Feature: Frequency Compression

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Five or more listening programs or memories

Up to five listening programs or memories

Up to four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?

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15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Frequency Compression, the most flexible, feature rich,
fully automatic BTE instrument with connectivity.

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Phonak LLC

Company Name:
Address:

ReSound

4520 Weaver Pkwy
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) 777-7333
www.phonak-us.com

8001 Bloomington Fwy
Bloomington, MN 55420
(800) 248-4327
www.gnresound.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Milo Plus SP, UP

Live LV81

Live LV781

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

November 2009

August 2009

August 2009

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
■ Economy/Entry Level

■ Premium Level







■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)

4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?





Premium Level

■ Mid/High Level



Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level



Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)




Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)




5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

UP: 138 dB; SP: 133 dB

133 dB

133 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

UP: 75dB; SP: 65dB

60 dB

60 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

UP: <100 – 4100Hz; SP: <100 – 6200Hz

100 - 6070Hz

100 - 6070Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler



■ 2 cc Coupler











9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

4 Channels	

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?









Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable



711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

17 Channels

NAL-NR



NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ Other(s)

■ NAL-NL1


11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

711 Coupler
In Situ

DSL-5.0



algorithm



■ P roprietary

NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

17 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other: Custom



■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary

NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1


algorithm

NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0

■ Other: Custom

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories







■
■
■
■


■



■


■




■



Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

Remote Control VC/Memories

Remote Control VC/Memories

■ Noise Reduction
■ Speech Enhancement
■ Feedback Cancellation

■ Noise Reduction
■ Speech Enhancement
■ Feedback Cancellation





Occlusion Management

Occlusion Management

■ Wind Noise Management

■ Wind Noise Management





Frequency Lowering

Frequency Lowering

■ Datalogging
■ Self-Learning

■ Datalogging







■
■


■
■
■
■



Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Surround Sound by
A
ReSound, Warp Processing



■
■


■
■
■
■

Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Surround Sound by
A
ReSound, Warp Processing

Manual switching between directional/
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory omnidirectional modes
mode function of this model?

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Up to four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Directionality

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is part of ReSound’s premier hearing instrument product
family. It utilizes ReSound’s surround sound processor and
a full suite of technologies to enable individual sound
customization.

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ReSound Live 781-DVI provides a high-end listening
experience at an intermediary price point. 17-Band Warp
ensures an exceptionally pure sound quality with multiple
directional choices and a range of advanced features.

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ReSound

Company Name:
Address:

8001 Bloomington Fwy
Bloomington, MN 55420
(800) 248-4327
www.gnresound.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Live LV581

Dot2 30 HP

Essence ES80

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

August 2009

August 2009

December 2008

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
■ Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

■ Premium Level











Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

■
■
■
■
■

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■
■
■
■
■

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

133 dB

114 dB

137 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

60 dB

70 dB

70 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 - 6070Hz

100 - 7110Hz

100 - 5450Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

9 Channels

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?





711 Coupler
In Situ

NAL-NR

NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0
11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?



Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ NAL-NL1






Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
■ Economy/Entry Level

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

17 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other: Custom



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1


NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

6 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other: Custom



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1


NAL-NL2

■ DSL-4.0

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other: Custom

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories







Remote Control VC/Memories

Remote Control VC/Memories

Remote Control VC/Memories

■ Noise Reduction
■ Speech Enhancement
■ Feedback Cancellation

■ Noise Reduction
■ Speech Enhancement
■ Feedback Cancellation

■ Noise Reduction
■ Speech Enhancement
■ Feedback Cancellation







Occlusion Management

Occlusion Management

Occlusion Management

■ Wind Noise Management

■ Wind Noise Management

■ Wind Noise Management







Frequency Lowering

Frequency Lowering

Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Warp Processing
A

■ Datalogging

■ Datalogging







Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
 Water Resistance
■ Vent Estimation/Compensation
■ Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
 Rechargeable Battery	
 Telecoil
 FM System Compatibility
 Bluetooth Compatibility
■ A dditional Specified Feature: Surround Sound by
ReSound, Warp Processing







Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Fixed directional only

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Three listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?

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15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

ReSound Live 581-DVI provides hassle-free fitting with
an impressive set of sophisticated features and excellent
sound quality at a truly competitive price.

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Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Surround Sound by
A
ReSound, Warp Processing

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dot2 by ReSound® is a full featured, micro, high power
RIE hearing instrument that incorporates ReSound’s
premier hearing instrument technology. In spite of its
very small size, dot2 utilizes ReSound’s surround sound
processor and a full suite of technologies.

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instrument that puts ReSound’s legendary technology
within reach of cost-conscious patients. It provides
superior customization capabilities and remarkable
longevity with unparalleled value.

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SeboTek Hearing Systems

Company Name:
Address:

2488 E 81st St
Tulsa, OK 74137
(918) 388-9000
www.sebotek.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Sebo HD-16

Sebo HD-12

Sebo HD- 8

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

April 2010

April 2010

April 2010

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?

■ Premium Level



Premium Level



Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

■ Mid/High Level



Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level







4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?







Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)



Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)



■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)



Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)



Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)



Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

116 dB

116 dB

116 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

42 dB

42 dB

42 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 – 14000Hz

100 – 12000Hz

100 – 10000Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:



9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

111 Channels / 16 bands

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?










11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

2 cc Coupler
711 Coupler
In Situ

NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Manufacturing Coupling



■ Other







None/Not Applicable

2 cc Coupler
711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling







None/Not Applicable

95 Channels / 12 bands


DSL-5.0

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)






NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



■ Other

2 cc Coupler
711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling

■ Other


None/Not Applicable



DSL-5.0

79 Channels / 8 bands


DSL-5.0

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)






NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories







■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■

Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: RIC w/ 3 Coupling Options,
A
6 Automatic Listening Programs

■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■

Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: RIC w/ 3 Coupling Options,
A
3 Automatic Listening Programs

■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■

Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: RIC w/ 3 Coupling Options,
A
Automatic T-coil

Broadband fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?

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15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Sebo HD instruments provide high definition sound through
its superior DSP, proprietary algorithms, and RIC coupling.
They also provide fully automatic functionality plus a user
selectable memory switch in one of the smallest and
attractive RIC instruments in the industry.

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its superior DSP, proprietary algorithms, and RIC coupling.
They also provide fully automatic functionality plus a user
selectable memory switch in one of the smallest and
attractive RIC instruments in the industry.

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Sebo HD instruments provide high definition sound through
its superior DSP, proprietary algorithms, and RIC coupling.
They also provide fully automatic functionality plus a user
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Inc

Company Name:
Address:

Sonic Innovations Inc

10 Constitution Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(800) 766-4500
www.usa.siemens.com/hearing

4246 S Riverboat Rd, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(888) 423-7834
www.sonici.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Motion 701 P

Motion 501 P

Endura Super Power BTE

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

May 2010

May 2010

April 2010

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?

■ Premium Level








4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

Premium Level



■ Mid/High Level


Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

■ Mid/High Level





■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)








Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)






Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)

Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

Premium Level

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

135 dB

135 dB

130 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

75 dB

75 dB

72 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100–6900Hz (12kHz with SoundBrilliance)

100–6900Hz (12kHz with SoundBrilliance)

100 – 6000Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler



■ 2 cc Coupler



■ 2 cc Coupler















9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

16 Channels

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?



11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?



711 Coupler
In Situ

NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
■ NAL-NL2
 DSL-4.0


■
■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■


■
■
■
■
■


■
■



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable



711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

12 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other: Connexx Fit

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: SpeechFocus,
A
SoundLearning 2.0

NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
■ NAL-NL2
 DSL-4.0



■
■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■


■
■
■
■
■


■
■



711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

12 Channels

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other: Connexx Fit

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: SoundLearning,
A
SoundBrilliance



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories


Remote Control VC/Memories

■ Noise Reduction
■ Speech Enhancement
■ Feedback Cancellation


Occlusion Management

■ Wind Noise Management


Frequency Lowering

■ Datalogging



■


■


■
■
■


Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

Other: Automatic, multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Other: Automatic, multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Five or more listening programs or memories

Five or more listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

SpeechFocus automatically selects best directivity
pattern for speech in noise, even from behind the wearer;
FeedbackStopper, the new benchmark in feedback
cancellation; SoundLearning 2.0 for truly advanced learning.

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FeedbackStopper, the new benchmark in feedback
cancellation; SoundLearning 2.0 for truly advanced learning.

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For those who value connectivity, Endura makes it incredibly easy to connect with DAI devices via its integrated DAI
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Starkey

Company Name:
Address:

6700 Washington Ave S
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(800) 328-8602
www.starkeypro.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

S Series iQ BTE

S Series iQ mini

S Series iQ RIC

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

April 2010

April 2010

April 2010

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?

■ Premium Level
■ Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level

■ Premium Level
■ Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level

■ Premium Level
■ Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level









Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

123 dB

119 dB

102 dB (40 gain receiver)

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

58 dB

54 dB

31 dB (40 gain receiver)

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 – 6600Hz

100 - 7000Hz

100 – 7900Hz (40 gain receiver)

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

16 Channels / 16 bands

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?

■ NAL-NR
■ NAL-NL1






11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

hrp

■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■
■
■


■
■


■

711 Coupler
In Situ

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable



Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

16 Channels / 16 bands

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Sweep Technology, Live
A
Real Ear Measurement

■ NAL-NR
■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■
■
■


■



■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

■
■
■
■
■

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

16 Channels / 16 bands

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Sweep Technology, Live
A
Real Ear Measurement

■ NAL-NR
■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■


■
■
■
■


■



■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ DSL-5.0
■ P roprietary
algorithm

■ Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Live Real Ear Measurement
A

Automatic switching between omni and directional
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory listening programs
mode function of this model?

Automatic switching between omni and directional
listening programs

Automatic switching between omni and directional
listening programs

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Introducing S Series iQ featuring Voice iQ, the most sophisticated noise reduction and speech preservation system
ever. Voice iQ is so fast and smart it reduces noise between
syllables of speech.

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ever. Voice iQ is so fast and smart it reduces noise between
syllables of speech.

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Introducing S Series iQ featuring Voice iQ, the most sophisticated noise reduction and speech preservation system
ever. Voice iQ is so fast and smart it reduces noise between
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Unitron

Company Name:
Address:

2300 Berkshire Lane N, Suite A
Plymouth, MN 55441
(800) 888-8882
www.unitron.com/us

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Latitude 16 HP

Latitude 8 HP

Latitude 4 HP

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

October 2009

October 2009

October 2009

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?









Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level










4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

Premium Level

■ Mid/High Level

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
■ Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)



Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)



■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)



Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)



Mild (20-39 dB HL)

■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)
■ Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
■ Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)



Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

128 dB

128 dB

128 dB

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

68 dB

68 dB

68 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100 - 6500Hz

100 - 6500Hz

100 - 6500Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

16 Channels / 16 bands

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?





NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

711 Coupler
In Situ

■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■
■



■
■


■
■
■
■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

8 Channels / 8 bands

■ DSL-5.0

P roprietary
algorithm
■ Other(s)


Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: SmartFocus,
A
Binaural Phone



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■




■
■


■
■
■
■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

4 Channels / 8 bands

■ DSL-5.0

P roprietary
algorithm
■ Other(s)


Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: DuoLink
A



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■




■
■


■
■
■
■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0

■ DSL-5.0

P roprietary
algorithm
■ Other(s)


Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: DuoLink
A

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

Manual switching between directional/omni-directional
modes

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Latitude 16 features SmartFocus™—a new innovation
from Unitron—providing significant improvement in speech
intelligibility in noise and meaningful control in real-world
listening situations.

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only in premium hearing instruments, including: sophisticated automatic functionality, AntiShock, speech enhancement,
adaptive directionality, wireless technology, and exceptional
feedback management.

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Compatible with the Unifi Wireless System, Latitude 4
brings the convenience of wireless technology (including
DuoLink and uDirect compatibility) to even more clients.

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Unitron

Company Name:
Address:

Widex Hearing Aid Company

2300 Berkshire Lane N, Suite A
Plymouth, MN 55441
(800) 888-8882
www.unitron.com/us

35-53 24th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
(800) 221-0188
www.widexusa.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

360+

360e

Mind M4-19

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

October 2008

October 2008

October 2008

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
■ Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

■ Premium Level







■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)

■ Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
■ Severe (70-90 dB HL)





■
■
■
■

4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?




Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)








Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Mid/High Level
Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level
Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

132 dB

132 dB

124 dB SPL

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

72 dB

72 dB

59 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

<100 - 4900Hz

<100 - 4900Hz

100-6850 Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

8 Channels / 8 bands

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?





NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1



11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

711 Coupler
In Situ

■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■


■



■


■


■
■


■

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

4 Channels / 8 bands

■ DSL-5.0

P roprietary
algorithm
■ Other(s)


Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Enviro-Tough
A



NAL-NR

■ NAL-NL1

Remote Control VC/Memories

■ Noise Reduction

Speech Enhancement

■ Feedback Cancellation
■ Occlusion Management
■



■


■


■
■


■



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



DSL-5.0





Directional Microphone System







P roprietary
algorithm
■ Other(s)

■ Manual VC/Memories



711 Coupler
In Situ











■ DSL-5.0

NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



■ 2 cc Coupler

15





hrp

Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
 dditional Specified Feature: Enviro-Tough
A




■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■




■
■


■
■
■
■

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature: Zen Relaxation Program

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

None/not applicable

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Three listening programs or memories

Five or more listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

360+ builds on the success of technologies proven effective for other degrees of hearing loss, customizing them to
the unique needs of individuals with severe to profound
hearing loss.



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needed for severe to profound hearing loss and built-in
durability that stands up to the toughest demands of
everyday life.

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guide
Widex Hearing Aid Company

Company Name:
Address:

35-53 24th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
(800) 221-0188
www.widexusa.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Mind M3-19

Inteo IN-19

Aikia AK-19

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

May 2009

April 2006

October 2006

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?





Premium Level
Mid/High Level
■ Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level







■
■
■
■

■
■
■
■





4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

Premium Level

■ Mid/High Level

■
■
■
■


Mid Level
Low/Mid Level
Economy/Entry Level
Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
■ Low/Mid Level
 Economy/Entry Level

Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)



Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

124 dB SPL

124 dB SPL

124 dB SPL

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

59 dB

59 dB

58 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100-6850 Hz

100-6800 Hz

100-6700 Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler







9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

10

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?









11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

■
■
■
■


■
■
■
■
■




■
■


■
■
■


711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

■ 2 cc Coupler









711 Coupler
In Situ



Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

15
NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



DSL-5.0

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:






■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■




■
■


■
■
■


■ 2 cc Coupler





711 Coupler
In Situ




Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



DSL-5.0



10
NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



DSL-5.0

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:






■
■
■
■


■
■
■


■




■
■


■
■
■


■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

Directional Microphone System
Manual VC/Memories
Remote Control VC/Memories
Noise Reduction
Speech Enhancement
Feedback Cancellation
Occlusion Management
Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

Five or more listening programs or memories

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Dual integrated signal processing, featuring TruSound
Compression, linear frequency transposition (Audibility
Extender) program option.

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and linear frequency transposition (Audibility Extender)
program option.

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Widex Hearing Aid Company

Company Name:
Address:

35-53 24th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
(800) 221-0188
www.widexusa.com

1) W
 hat is your product’s name
and model designation?

Flash FL-19

2) W
 hat was the month and year of
the product’s introduction?

April 2007

3) O
 f the following pricing classes,
what best describes this product?



4) W
 hat are the recommended
fitting ranges?

■
■
■
■

Premium Level
Mid/High Level
 Mid Level
 Low/Mid Level
■ Economy/Entry Level




Severe to Profound (>90 dB HL)
Severe (70-90 dB HL)
Moderate-to-Severe (55-69 dB HL)
Mild-to-Moderate (40-54 dB HL)
Mild (20-39 dB HL)

5) W
 hat is the HF Average OSPL90
of the device?

124 dB SPL

6) W
 hat is the HF Average Full-On
Gain of the device?

60 dB

7) W
 hat is the frequency response
of this model?

100-6800 Hz

8) P lease specify this model’s
coupling system:

■ 2 cc Coupler





711 Coupler
In Situ




Manufacturing Coupling
Other
None/Not Applicable

9) H
 ow many channels or bands
are employed in the device?

5

10) What fitting formulae are available
for programming?



NAL-NR
NAL-NL1
NAL-NL2
DSL-4.0



DSL-5.0







11) Which of the following features are
included in the product?

hrp

■ P roprietary


algorithm
Other(s)

■ Directional Microphone System
■ Manual VC/Memories


Remote Control VC/Memories

■ Noise Reduction


Speech Enhancement

■ Feedback Cancellation
■ Occlusion Management



■





■


■
■
■


Wind Noise Management
Frequency Lowering
Datalogging
Self-Learning
Wax Guard System
Water Resistance
Vent Estimation/Compensation
Voice/Alerting Indications (eg, low battery alert)
Rechargeable Battery	
Telecoil
FM System Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Additional Specified Feature:

Broadband fully adaptive directionality
12) If there is a directional system, what
best describes the directional/memory
mode function of this model?

13) What is the number of listening programs or memories?

Four listening programs or memories

14) What battery sizes are available
for the hearing aid?



15) What differentiates this product
from others in its class?

Integrated signal processing

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Create Date                     : 2010:05:13 08:05:44-07:00
Modify Date                     : 2010:05:13 08:05:54-07:00
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