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Audina Hearing Instruments Inc

165 E Wildmere Ave

Longwood, FL 32750

(800) 223-7700

www.audina.net

hrp technology guide

Power BTE

Hearing Aids

Welcome to the next in

Hearing Review

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

with with another comprehensive side-by-

side matrix showcasing a variety of Power

BTEs from the industry’s leading manufac-

turers. We’ve gathered instruments from

11 makers—and all 39 of them are

available in this downloadable PDF file.

And speaking of PDFs, you’ll find those

for all of our past Technology Guides on

this site as well.

—Will Campbell

[Behind The Ear]

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

200 – 5100Hz

1 Channel

BTE 478

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.

One listening program or memory

Not applicable

130 dB

78 dB

June 2005

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

200 – 5100Hz

2 Channels

BTE 478P

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..

Three listening programs or memories

Not applicable

130 dB

78 dB

December 2006

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

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Bernafon LLC

200 Cottontail Lane, Building B

Somerset, NJ 08873

(888) 941-4203

www.bernafon-us.com

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

100 - 6100Hz

Proprietary ChannelFree technology

Veras CP

ChannelFree technology with Bluetooth capability as well

as FM, DAI, AutoTelephone, Tcoil, and learning.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

119 dB SPL

53 dB SPL

February 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 4000Hz

5 Channels

Xtreme 120

Super power BTE in slimmer case for 675 battery, FM,

DAI, and status light.

Three listening programs or memories

Not applicable

140 dB SPL

73 dB SPL

March 2007

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

140 - 5200Hz

7 Channels

Prio 112

Most advanced automatic performance and high

performance omnidirectional in entry level category.

Two listening programs or memories

Other: Omnidirectional

126 dB SPL

65 dB SPL

November 2006

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

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Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

Oticon Inc

29 Schoolhouse Rd

Somerset, NJ 08873

(800) 526-3921

www.oticonusa.com

100 – 8000Hz

10 Channels

Agil Pro RITE with Power Receiver

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

55 dB

March 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Binaural Wireless,

Spatial Sound 2, Speech Guard

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

100 – 6000Hz

10 Channels

Agil Pro BTE 13 Power

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

127 dB SPL

61 dB

March 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Binaural Wireless,

Spatial Sound 2, Speech Guard

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 – 8000Hz

10 Channels

Agil Pro miniRITE

with Power Receiver

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

55 dB

March 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Binaural Wireless,

Spatial Sound 2, Speech Guard

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

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Oticon Inc

29 Schoolhouse Rd

Somerset, NJ 08873

(800) 526-3921

www.oticonusa.com

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

100 – 8000Hz

8 Channels

Vigo Pro Connect RITE Power

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

55 dB

November 2009

 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)

■ 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



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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

100 – 6000Hz

8 Channels

Vigo Pro Connect BTE 13 Power

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

127 dB SPL

61 dB

November 2009

 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)

■ 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



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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

UP: <100 – 5000Hz; SP <100 – 6900Hz

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

Naida UP, SP IX, V, III

Frequency Compression, Water Resistance, Pediatric

Fitting options.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

UP: 144 dB; SP: 141 dB

UP: 85 dB; SP: 75 dB

February 2008

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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 (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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Frequency Compression,

Directional Phone, User-controlled zoom program (IX only)

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

Phonak LLC

4520 Weaver Pkwy

Warrenville, IL 60555

(800) 777-7333

www.phonak-us.com

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Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

Phonak LLC

4520 Weaver Pkwy

Warrenville, IL 60555

(800) 777-7333

www.phonak-us.com

<100 – 6500Hz

16 Channels

Versáta Art SP

Features found in premium products

Up to five listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

131 dB

75 dB

April 2010

 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Others

■ 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: Frequency Compression

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■ No. 13

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<100 – 6500Hz

6 Channels

Certéna Art SP

Features found in mid-level products

Up to four listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

131 dB

75 dB

April 2010

 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Others

■ 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: Frequency Compression

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

<100 – 6500Hz

20 Channels

Exélia Art SP

Frequency Compression, the most flexible, feature rich,

fully automatic BTE instrument with connectivity.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

131 dB

75 dB

April 2009

■ 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Others

■ 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: Frequency Compression,

Directional Phone, User-controlled zoom program

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

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Phonak LLC

4520 Weaver Pkwy

Warrenville, IL 60555

(800) 777-7333

www.phonak-us.com

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

UP: <100 – 4100Hz; SP: <100 – 6200Hz

4 Channels

Milo Plus SP, UP

Directionality

Up to four listening programs or memories

Manual switching between directional/

omnidirectional modes

UP: 138 dB; SP: 133 dB

UP: 75dB; SP: 65dB

November 2009

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

100 - 6070Hz

17 Channels

Live LV81

ReSound Live 81-DVI is a power hearing instrument that

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

133 dB

60 dB

August 2009

■ 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Other: Custom

■ 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: Surround Sound by

ReSound, Warp Processing

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 6070Hz

17 Channels

Live LV781

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

133 dB

60 dB

August 2009

 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Other: Custom

■ 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: Surround Sound by

ReSound, Warp Processing

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

ReSound

8001 Bloomington Fwy

Bloomington, MN 55420

(800) 248-4327

www.gnresound.com

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Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

ReSound

8001 Bloomington Fwy

Bloomington, MN 55420

(800) 248-4327

www.gnresound.com

100 - 7110Hz

17 Channels

Dot2 30 HP

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

114 dB

70 dB

August 2009

■ 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Other: Custom

■ 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: Surround Sound by

ReSound, Warp Processing

■ No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 5450Hz

6 Channels

Essence ES80

ReSound Essence ES81-DVI is a budget-friendly hearing

instrument that puts ReSound’s legendary technology

within reach of cost-conscious patients. It provides

superior customization capabilities and remarkable

longevity with unparalleled value.

Three listening programs or memories

Fixed directional only

137 dB

70 dB

December 2008

 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Other: Custom

■ 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: Warp Processing

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 6070Hz

9 Channels

Live LV581

ReSound Live 581-DVI provides hassle-free fitting with

an impressive set of sophisticated features and excellent

sound quality at a truly competitive price.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

133 dB

60 dB

August 2009

 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

algorithm

■ Other: Custom

■ 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: Surround Sound by

ReSound, Warp Processing

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

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SeboTek Hearing Systems

2488 E 81st St

Tulsa, OK 74137

(918) 388-9000

www.sebotek.com

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

100 – 14000Hz

111 Channels / 16 bands

Sebo HD-16

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

116 dB

42 dB

April 2010

■ 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)

 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: RIC w/ 3 Coupling Options,

6 Automatic Listening Programs

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

100 – 12000Hz

95 Channels / 12 bands

Sebo HD-12

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

116 dB

42 dB

April 2010

 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)

 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: RIC w/ 3 Coupling Options,

3 Automatic Listening Programs

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

100 – 10000Hz

79 Channels / 8 bands

Sebo HD- 8

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

116 dB

42 dB

April 2010

 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)

 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: RIC w/ 3 Coupling Options,

Automatic T-coil

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

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Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

Siemens Hearing Instruments Inc

10 Constitution Ave

Piscataway, NJ 08854

(800) 766-4500

www.usa.siemens.com/hearing

100–6900Hz (12kHz with SoundBrilliance)

12 Channels

Motion 501 P

FeedbackStopper, the new benchmark in feedback

cancellation; SoundLearning 2.0 for truly advanced learning.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Other: Automatic, multichannel fully adaptive directionality

135 dB

75 dB

May 2010

 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: SoundLearning,

SoundBrilliance

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■ No. 13

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 No. 675

100 – 6000Hz

12 Channels

Endura Super Power BTE

For those who value connectivity, Endura makes it incred-

ibly easy to connect with DAI devices via its integrated DAI

design. No boots to install, no parts to lose.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

130 dB

72 dB

April 2010

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

100–6900Hz (12kHz with SoundBrilliance)

16 Channels

Motion 701 P

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.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Other: Automatic, multichannel fully adaptive directionality

135 dB

75 dB

May 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

Proprietary

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: SpeechFocus,

SoundLearning 2.0

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

Sonic Innovations Inc

4246 S Riverboat Rd, Suite 300

Salt Lake City, UT 84123

(888) 423-7834

www.sonici.com

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Starkey

6700 Washington Ave S

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

(800) 328-8602

www.starkeypro.com

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

100 – 6600Hz

16 Channels / 16 bands

S Series iQ BTE

Introducing S Series iQ featuring Voice iQ, the most sophis-

ticated noise reduction and speech preservation system

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

syllables of speech.

Four listening programs or memories

Automatic switching between omni and directional

listening programs

123 dB

58 dB

April 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Sweep Technology, Live

Real Ear Measurement

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 7000Hz

16 Channels / 16 bands

S Series iQ mini

Introducing S Series iQ featuring Voice iQ, the most sophis-

ticated noise reduction and speech preservation system

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

syllables of speech.

Four listening programs or memories

Automatic switching between omni and directional

listening programs

119 dB

54 dB

April 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Sweep Technology, Live

Real Ear Measurement

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

100 – 7900Hz (40 gain receiver)

16 Channels / 16 bands

S Series iQ RIC

Introducing S Series iQ featuring Voice iQ, the most sophis-

ticated noise reduction and speech preservation system

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

syllables of speech.

Four listening programs or memories

Automatic switching between omni and directional

listening programs

102 dB (40 gain receiver)

31 dB (40 gain receiver)

April 2010

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Live Real Ear Measurement

 No. 10

 No. 13

■ No. 312

 No. 675

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Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

Unitron

2300 Berkshire Lane N, Suite A

Plymouth, MN 55441

(800) 888-8882

www.unitron.com/us

100 - 6500Hz

8 Channels / 8 bands

Latitude 8 HP

Latitude 8 includes a variety of innovations typically found

only in premium hearing instruments, including: sophisticat-

ed automatic functionality, AntiShock, speech enhancement,

adaptive directionality, wireless technology, and exceptional

feedback management.

Four listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

128 dB

68 dB

October 2009

 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)

■ 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



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

■

Additional Specified Feature: DuoLink

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 6500Hz

4 Channels / 8 bands

Latitude 4 HP

Compatible with the Unifi Wireless System, Latitude 4

brings the convenience of wireless technology (including

DuoLink and uDirect compatibility) to even more clients.

Four listening programs or memories

Manual switching between directional/omni-directional

modes

128 dB

68 dB

October 2009

 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)

■ 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



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

■

Additional Specified Feature: DuoLink

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100 - 6500Hz

16 Channels / 16 bands

Latitude 16 HP

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.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

128 dB

68 dB

October 2009

 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)

■ 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



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

■

Additional Specified Feature: SmartFocus,

Binaural Phone

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

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Unitron

2300 Berkshire Lane N, Suite A

Plymouth, MN 55441

(800) 888-8882

www.unitron.com/us

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

<100 - 4900Hz

8 Channels / 8 bands

360+

360+ builds on the success of technologies proven effec-

tive for other degrees of hearing loss, customizing them to

the unique needs of individuals with severe to profound

hearing loss.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

132 dB

72 dB

October 2008

 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)

■ 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



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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Enviro-Tough

 No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

<100 - 4900Hz

4 Channels / 8 bands

360e

360e is a super power hearing instrument with the power

needed for severe to profound hearing loss and built-in

durability that stands up to the toughest demands of

everyday life.

Three listening programs or memories

None/not applicable

132 dB

72 dB

October 2008

 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)

■ 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



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

■

Additional Specified Feature: Enviro-Tough

 No. 10

 No. 13

 No. 312

■ No. 675

100-6850 Hz

15

Mind M4-19

Dual integrated signal processing, featuring Speech

Enhancer, TruSound Compression, linear frequency

transposition (Audibility Extender) program option

and Zen Program.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

59 dB

October 2008

■ 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)

■ 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

■

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

■ Additional Specified Feature: Zen Relaxation Program

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

Widex Hearing Aid Company

35-53 24th Street

Long Island City, NY 11106

(800) 221-0188

www.widexusa.com

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Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

Widex Hearing Aid Company

35-53 24th Street

Long Island City, NY 11106

(800) 221-0188

www.widexusa.com

100-6850 Hz

10

Mind M3-19

Dual integrated signal processing, featuring TruSound

Compression, linear frequency transposition (Audibility

Extender) program option.

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

59 dB

May 2009

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100-6800 Hz

15

Inteo IN-19

Integrated signal processing featuring Speech Enhancer

and linear frequency transposition (Audibility Extender)

program option.

Five or more listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

59 dB

April 2006

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

100-6700 Hz

10

Aikia AK-19

Integrated signal processing

Four listening programs or memories

Multichannel fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

58 dB

October 2006

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

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Widex Hearing Aid Company

35-53 24th Street

Long Island City, NY 11106

(800) 221-0188

www.widexusa.com

Company Name:

Address:

1) What is your product’s name

and model designation?

2) What was the month and year of

the product’s introduction?

3) Of the following pricing classes,

what best describes this product?

5) What is the HF Average OSPL90

of the device?

9) How many channels or bands

are employed in the device?

10) What fitting formulae are available

for programming?

11) Which of the following features are

included in the product?

12) If there is a directional system, what

best describes the directional/memory

mode function of this model?

4) What are the recommended

fitting ranges?

6) What is the HF Average Full-On

Gain of the device?

7) What is the frequency response

of this model?

13) What is the number of listening pro-

grams or memories?

14) What battery sizes are available

for the hearing aid?

15) What differentiates this product

from others in its class?

8) Please specify this model’s

coupling system:

100-6800 Hz

5

Flash FL-19

Integrated signal processing

Four listening programs or memories

Broadband fully adaptive directionality

124 dB SPL

60 dB

April 2007

 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)

■ 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

■

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

 Additional Specified Feature:

 No. 10

■ No. 13

 No. 312

 No. 675

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