Phonak Roger™: Accessory or accessibility?
While hearing aid accessories have not always been viewed as ‘essential’, with social distancing and wearing masks making it harder for communication, it’s time to change our mindset.
Technology
Updates on the latest innovations, including remote microphone technology, connectivity options, hearing protection and rechargeability.
Remote or in the office, Roger™ changes the game
Phonak Roger™ is a game changer for professionals with hearing loss – now as they work remotely and when they return to the workplace.
AudiogramDirect with Remote Support
In this interview with Jaqueline Drexler, AuD, we learn more about this ‘world’s first’ offering and how it is fulfilling a service delivery need until clients can come back into the clinic for a full hearing evaluation.
Sometimes less is more!
As a musician and an audiologist, I have learned that sometimes less is more. Measurement on an ear model shows that deeper fitting molds can increase average hearing aid output at the eardrum by up to 8 dB!
Analog heart, digital soul
Golden cables, warm tones and lossless compression. For audiologists who are audiophiles, replicating some of the beloved inadequacies of analog technology can make sound media more appealing.
“My hearing aid doesn’t seem to be working as well…”
When a patient is not benefiting from hearing aids, audiologists are uniquely positioned to help address fears and plant the seed for taking a next step for a cochlear implant consultation.
When it comes to acoustic vents, size does matter!
An audiological engineer explains what we understand about vent size and how a new product improvement will help guarantee a good fitting for every custom earpiece.
A listening simulation: Providing auditory access to educational environments
This listening simulation can help you understand the different technologies so you can ensure students with hearing loss have the least restrictive access to education.
Providing some direction … around directional microphone technology in hearing aids
Ever been lost when it comes to directional microphones and in need of easy communication to find some direction? Introducing a document that explains how beamformers work, in a nutshell.
New confidence with Roger Select – It literally gets the conversation started.
Roger Select automatically adjusts the beam to wherever it is needed. No overwhelming noise, no delay, just a clear conversation.
Sharing is important, not easy…
Complex listening situations have been described as switching between focusing on one talker and sharing attention within a group. How does Phonak perform against its competitors in this situation?
Phonak Marvel: Easy to pair, easy to hear, Music to your (and your client’s) ears!
A recent field-trial showed that Marvel is easy (and super quick!) to pair with smartphones, offers true hands-free phone calls and was rated as having high sound quality.