New products

Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduces Halo

Details: Published on 18 March 2014

Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is excited to introduce Halo^™, a Made for iPhone^® hearing aid engineered to be compatible with iPhone, iPad^® and iPod^® touch. The Halo hearing aid gives a new, discreet option that connects with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Available March 31 in the US, Halo, which is sold under the Starkey brand name, combines Starkey Hearing Technologies’ superior hearing with iOS to deliver a revolutionary new hearing solution that makes every aspect of life better – from conversations to phone calls to listening to music. Halo will connect with the TruLink™ Hearing Control app, which is available as a free download in the App Store^SM.

Building on iOS features that let you do everyday things like making phone and FaceTime^® calls, listening to music and using Siri^®, Halo takes advantage of TruLink Technology and compatible iOS devices to meet the needs of today’s demanding and tech-savvy consumers. In addition to seamless integration with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Halo hearing aids are also standalone hearing aids packed with Starkey Hearing Technologies’ best-in-class performance features including feedback cancellation, adaptive noise management and directionality.

Bernafon presents Carista 5 | 3 and the newest wireless connectivity devices

Details: Published on 17 March 2014

With Carista 5 | 3, Bernafon’s Audio Efficiency™ technology has become more affordable. This Swiss technology includes high-end features such as Adaptive Noise Reduction Plus, for efficient and impressive noise suppression, and REMfitTM, for a rapid, precise, individual hearing aid fitting. Carista offers customers improved comfort and more options for customization, including options for wireless connectivity. Bernafon’s SoundGate 2, along with the new Phone Adapter 2 and TV Adapter 2, connects to a wide range of electronic devices to transmit audio signals wirelessly to your customers’ hearing aids. With a wireless connection and the hearing aid microphones switched off, there is no risk of unwanted feedback and the signal-to-noise ratio is improved. This results in improved speech understanding and listening comfort for clients at home, work, and on-the-go. Additionally, with improved rechargeable battery life, your customers will have the security that SoundGate 2 will work whenever and wherever needed.

NewSound devotes to affordable Digital BTE

Details: Published on 14 March 2014

NewSound introduces Vivo 206. VIVO 206 is mainly for people with moderate to severe hearing loss who also desire a flexible experience and an affordable device. It was developed using the latest air induction technology.

Volume and Program Resume: The instrument reverts to the previous setting of volume and program when powered on again.

Exchangeable between Ear hook and Open-Fit Tube: Both comfortable fit for different preference.

Rocker VC: Does not require fine tuning.

Introducing the online review system for hearing aids

Details: Published on 13 March 2014

Tracking patient outcomes using traditional tools can be costly and time-consuming. HearingTracker.com (free) allows patients to complete outcomes anonymously from the comfort of home, with instant feedback provided to the audiologist. Outcomes are displayed on a professional dashboard, where you’ll gain insights into which hearing aids are working the best for you and your clients.

Keep your results private or compete with other local audiologists to attract new customers. Hearing Tracker will be hosting a series of Quick Solutions sessions at AudiologyNOW! Attendees will learn to use Hearing Tracker while earning CEUs.

Unitron wins iF product design award 2014

Details: Published on 05 March 2014

Market

iF International Forum Design GmbH is an international provider of design services. The group also runs the well-known iF design competitions for products, packaging, and communication, open to a wide range of organizations and individuals including manufacturers, designers, entrepreneurs, architects, and developers. Its annual awards in these areas are a mark of design quality recognized worldwide.

NEW Oticon Ria re-defines the essential category

Details: Published on 13 February 2014

New Oticon Ria is the latest addition to Oticon’s Performance Line: It provides excellent sound quality without adding to the strain of listening. Ria combines Binaural Synchronisation, Inium feedback shield and YouMatic Essential.Oticon Ria Pro and Ria complete Oticon’s Performance Line of hearing instruments which include premium technology, Oticon Alta and advanced technology, Oticon Nera. ConnectLine allows Ria users to enjoy easy connectivity to modern communication devices in one integrated system. With the addition of the Streamer Pro, users can connect easily, comfortably and wirelessly to landline and mobile phones, digital office phones, TVs, music, video chatting and streaming, teleloop, FM, and more. Robust and reliable, Ria RITE and BTE style solutions are IP57 certified and feature an intelligent mechanical design that prevents water, dust and debris from getting inside.

Clients can choose the shape, size and style that best suits their lifestyle. Another innovation within the essential category, Oticon offers Ria in all styles including the discrete Ria Pro IIC and Ria Power ITE. All Oticon miniFit receivers, Corda miniFit and miniFit domes can be used with the entire line of Performance families including Alta, Nera and Ria hearing instruments.

Improving hearing tests: no more beeping

Details: Published on 08 January 2014

RESEARCH

A team of researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has developed a new hearing test aimed at replacing the traditional audiogram. They hope that the new test will help to bring in more people to evaluate their hearing. According to the researchers, the traditional test has become a barrier to people who would benefit from a hearing aid but who do nothing about it.

Low-cost solar-powered hearing aids from Africa

Details: Published on 13 December 2013

SUSTAINABILITY

Providing people in need with hearing aids is, of course, an important step in the right direction, but if they cannot afford to buy new batteries, the success story stops there.

Mimosa Acoustics OtoStat®

Details: Published on 05 December 2013

OtoStat® is a handheld, touchscreen, device for testing middle- and inner-ear status using wideband acoustic immittance (MEPA reflectance and absorbance) and DPOAEs. Audiologists, ENTs, and other hearing-health clinicians have access to a portable, clinically-friendly wideband immittance system, that doesn’t need daily calibration. With the same probe fit and two-taps on the color touchscreen, middle- and inner-ear status is obtained quickly and easily, aiding differential diagnosis. Clinicians can choose from 3 DPOAE protocols, all with smart early-stopping rules to optimize testing time. Analysis and norms are provided for four age-groups: newborns, infants, children, and adults, using the latest clinical findings. “Our customers asked for a handheld version of our successful HearID+MEPA reflectance system – we are delighted to offer them the OtoStat”, said company president Dr. Patricia Jeng. Mimosa Acoustics have been serving clinical and research communities since 1994 with high-quality otoacoustic emission and wideband immittance test equipment. OtoStat is a legally marketed device (FDA 510(k)).