Shin-Shin Hobi

Shin-Shin has been working at Phonak HQ as an Audiology Manager since 2006. In her current role she ensures end user and hearing care professional needs are taken in to account during product development. She has a keen interest in product training and tinnitus. Originally from Australia, Shin-Shin earned her Audiology qualifications from University of Melbourne. She gained wide clinical experience in private practice, in Perth, before making the move to Switzerland.

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How to turn a great audiological idea into a world’s first innovation

Phonak introduces the world’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver, ActiveVent™. Shin-Shin Hobi, Product Audiologist talks to Manuel Weibel, Research Engineer about the development process.

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Whispered ‘sweet nothings’

Speech Enhancer in Paradise hearing aids is not just about gain increase but an adaptive, intelligent way of reducing the listening effort of soft speech or speech at a distance in quiet environments for someone with a hearing loss.

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Is watching television like eating dessert – a guilty pleasure? Connectivity part III

Watching TV consistently rates as one of the top leisure activities, yet we don’t like to admit to watching too much, even though in many cases there are benefits!

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Is it possible to make using the phone easier? Connectivity part II

Not many people can avoid using the phone – even if only for emergencies. Yet, it isn’t always easy to hear on the phone, with or without a hearing loss.

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What do socks have in common with hearing aids? Connectivity part I

Bluetooth is being built into everything from socks to cars, and now hearing aids. But does it really bring real-life benefits to hearing aid users?