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©2012 Advanced Bionics AG and affiliates. All rights reserved.
For more information on the new sound processor,
contact your local AB representative.
the new sound processorby Advanced Bionics
small size big performanceThe innovation DNA of AB and Phonak have merged together
to deliver combined performance technologies
that will change the way you hear. References:
1. Advanced Bionics. (2012) ClearVoice Clinical Results White Paper.
2. Büchner A, Dyballa K, Fredelake S, Hehrmann P, Hamacher V, Lenarz T. Hearing aid pre-processing for cochlear implants. Presentation at the 12th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies, Baltimore, MD, May 3–5, 2012.
3. Brendel M, Büchner A, Dyballa KH, Fredelake S, Hehrmann P, Hamacher V, Lenarz T. Speech perception of cochlear implant users in noise using a binaural directional microphone system. Poster presentation at the European Academy of Otology and Neuro-Otology: 6th Instructional Workshop and Consensus in Auditory Implants, Bratislava, Slovakia, Aug 30–Sep 2, 2012.
4. Hehrmann P, Fredelake S, Hamacher V, Dyballa KH, Büchner A. Improved speech intelligibility with cochlear implants using state-of-the-art noise reduction algorithms. ITG Report 236, 10th ITG Conference on Speech Communication, Braunschweig, Germany, September 26–28, 2012.
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industry’s newest, AB’s smallest!
Introducing the newest, most advanced behind-the-ear sound
processor in the world featuring state-of-the-art technologies
from Advanced Bionics and Phonak, the innovation leaders
in cochlear implants and hearing instruments. The new
processor is designed to deliver improved hearing in a wide
variety of listening settings.
• Sleek Featherlite Design
• Superior Hearing Performance
• Phonak Binaural VoiceStream Technology™
• Exclusive Wireless Connectivity
• Proven AB Innovations
slim and trimThe first featherlite wearing style has arrived. Slim and trim, the new sound processor is incredibly lightweight for barely noticeable on-ear wearing.
sleek and chicThe new colour collection delivers modern styling, from subtle hues that blend with hair and skin tones to chic shades that make a fashion statement.
previous SP new SP hearing aid
than AB’s previous behind-the-ear sound processor... and as thin as the industry-leading power hearing aid!
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advanced technology for superior hearing performance
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ClearVoice with UltraZoom
improvement55%in speech understanding in noise 2,3,4
Up to 6.5 dB SNR benefit when the Phonak UltraZoom feature is used together with ClearVoice by unilateral recipients.
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improvement70%in speech understanding in noise 2,3,4
When the Phonak StereoZoom feature is used in conjunction with ClearVoice by bilateral recipients.
This feature represents future capability.
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UltraZoomThis dual microphone technology pioneered by Phonak is designed to focus on sound from a speaker located in front of the listener for improved speech understanding in noisy settings.
ClearVoice™
Clinically proven to help patients understand speech significantly better in noise, ClearVoice is designed to automatically analyze and adapt to each listening situation, separating the distracting noises from the speech signal.+
The ComPilot offers advanced features and functionality that link your patients seamlessly to Bluetooth, mobile phones, computers, media players, TVs, navigation systems, FM and countless other devices. Choosing AB keeps your patients connected to the media that entertains them, the music that moves them, and the people who love them.
driving the market in connectivity
exclusive wireless connectivity
Phonak ComPilotwireless streaming accessory
Phonak RemoteMic the wireless solution for noisy places
The lightweight RemoteMic takes the strain out of one-on-one conversations in noisy places by streaming speech directly to both ears.
Phonak TVLink the ideal TV experience
The Phonak TVLink accessory streams high-quality audio directly to sound processor(s) while recipients enjoy their favourite shows and movies.
AB myPilot instant control and status information
This easy-to-use remote control offers status information and one-touch changes to programs, volume, and sensitivity settings
connect instantly and easily to consumer electronics
Travis Craft, AB Recipient
tap into technology the industry’s best access to consumer electronics
Navigation
MP3 Players
Laptops
Phones
FM
Smart Phones
Bluetooth
AB myPilot
ComPilotTVLink
delivering the best in bilateral hearing
With just one touch, Phonak Binaural VoiceStream
Technology™ delivers volume adjustments, program
changes, speech, and phone calls simultaneously to
both processors, providing in sync hearing for two ears.
Recipients can enjoy an outstanding bilateral hearing
experience with AB.
Binaural VoiceStream Technology™
ZoomControl dual-microphone technology for improved speech understanding
This Phonak technology provides the ability to focus on the speaker located on either side of the listener for improved hearing in places such as restaurants or the car.
DuoPhone automatic streaming of phone calls to both ears
When using a phone, this unique Phonak feature automatically streams the caller’s voice directly to both implanted ears for hearing in stereo and easier phone conversations.
QuickSync one-touch control of two processors
Ideal for bilateral hearing, the QuickSync feature from Phonak allows for easy, instant, simultaneous adjustments to volume and program settings on both sound processors.
Future Capability for exclusive Phonak features*
*Pending Regulatory Approval
industry first in bimodal technology!
signals sent toAB sound processor
signals sent toPhonak hearing aid
stream media simultaneouslyto a Phonak hearing aid & AB sound processor
Now music, FM, phone calls, TV shows, and endless
other media can be wirelessly streamed to both a
Phonak hearing aid and an AB sound processor at
the same time. Combining patented technologies to
deliver innovations that improve lives, AB and Phonak
are the clear market leaders in bimodal hearing.
ComPilot
proven AB technologies
AB offers the market’s most sophisticated technology and the highest
resolution sound for hearing that most closely resembles a normal-hearing ear.
Developed for superior performance, AB innovations help recipients excel in
school, succeed at work, and stay connected to loved ones.
T-Mic
ClearVoice
T-Mic™
natural microphone placement
As the industry’s only microphone placed at the opening of the ear canal, the T-Mic uses the outer ear’s sound-gathering capabilities for better hearing in noisy settings, and using phones, earbuds, and headphones like everyone else.
ClearVoice™
the industry’s only speech enhancement technology
The market’s only sound processing technology clinically proven to deliver superior hearing performance in noise,1 ClearVoice is designed to automatically analyze and adapt to each listening situation, separating the distracting noises from speech.
HiRes Fidelity 120
AutoSound
HiRes Optima
HiRes Fidelity 120™
the most accurate sound
The only sound strategy in the industry that uses 120 spectral bands to deliver five times more sound resolution than any other cochlear implant system, HiRes Fidelity 120 has been developed to reveal all the dimensions of sound, from the rich layers of music to the subtle distinctions in tone during a conversation.
AutoSound™
the widest range of sound
AutoSound adapts automatically to your surroundings just like a normal- hearing ear. From quiet to loud environments, AutoSound captures the widest IDR (Input Dynamic Range) of any cochlear implant system to help you effortlessly hear more of your world.
HiRes™ Optima AB’s newest strategy
This new sound processing strategy is designed to optimize battery life while delivering the same great performance of HiRes Fidelity 120 with AB’s unique current steering technology.
leading the industry in innovations
leading the industryin performance & connectivity
Volume Control & Tri-Coloured LED (green, orange, red)
AB’s PatentedT-Mic™ Microphone
Universal Headpiece(UHP Caps available
in 12 matching colours)
Microphone
Headpiece Cable(rotates 360 degrees for maximum comfort
available in 4 colours)
Battery(available in four options)
Program Button
Phonak Dual-Microphone Technology(front and back microphones)
the newest, most advanced sound processor from AB
small size big performance