Hearing Solutions Catalog Winter Supplement January 2009

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1 Hearing Solutions Catalog Winter Supplement January 2009 LX Virtue

3 The following information is a supplement containing information for products released January 1, It should be used along with the Spring 2008 Hearing Solutions Catalog. Winter 2009 Product Enhancements... 1 LX Hearing System LX Reference Guide... 2 LX Hearing Instruments... 3 LX Technical Specifications Virtue Hearing System Virtue Hearing Instruments Virtue Custom Products Virtue Custom Products Reference Guide Virtue Standard Products Virtue Standard Products Reference Guide

4 Winter 2009 Product Enhancements Thanks to BluWave Signal Processing (SP), LX now fits more patients than ever before making the widest fitting range of any product in its class even wider with the new 50 gain receiver. LX now delivers up to 50 db of gain, in addition to unprecedented feedback cancellation and directional performance. And with Integrated Real Ear Measurement now available in most technology levels, you can feel confident you re getting your patients off to the best start possible. The Virtue family of hearing devices continues to evolve. Our proprietary Integrated Real Ear Measurement (IREM) system is now available on most Virtue hearing devices, letting you fit patients right from the start. IREM helps you ensure superior initial fits and better sound quality. It s the start of a positive patient experience that BluWave SP continues to deliver on with unprecedented feedback cancellation and seamless environmental adaptation. 1

5 LX Reference Guide FEATURES Features Maximum Matrix RIC 40 Gain 110/40 110/40 110/40 RIC 50 Gain 115/50 115/50 115/50 Channels Bands Memories 4 Standard 4 Standard 4 Standard Active Feedback Intercept Environment Detection Speech Detector Acoustic Signature (Quiet, Noise, Speech in Noise, Mechanical Sounds, Wind) Environmental Adaptation (Quiet, Wind and Other Sounds) Environmental Adaptation (Quiet, Wind and Other Sounds) Data Log Standard Standard Standard Integrated Real Ear Standard Standard Standard Self Check Standard NA NA Reminder Standard NA NA Indicators Voice and Tone Tone Tone Response Response Response Power-on Delay Standard Standard Standard Characteristics Maximum Output Threshold Up to 22 db Up to 22 db Up to 22 db Ratio 2

6 LX Hearing Instruments 700 Top performance where it matters most This flagship device performs where it matters most, bringing together clarity, directionality and speech audibility in a variety of environments. Its best-inclass features are complimented with patient-friendly Voice Indicators, Self Check diagnostics and patient Reminders. Enhanced fitting features enable infinite precision with Integrated Real Ear Measurement, along with its time-saving Auto Path feature. 500 Solid performance inside and out Designed to react to a range of sound environments, the LX 500 features the best-in-class Active Feedback Intercept as well as Speech Detector, Data Log, Environmental Adaptation and Integrated Real Ear Measurement. Additional features such as Response, multiple programs and Indicators make it a robust mid-level instrument. 300 Uncompromised performance This entry-level hearing instrument is ideal for those patients who spend most of their time in simplistic listening environments. The LX 300 boasts the performance of Active Feedback Intercept as well as the combination of Data Log, Speech Detector, Environmental Adaptation and Integrated Real Ear Measurement. This fourchannel, eight-band device offers flexibility as well as affordability. 3

LX Technical Specifications 700 500 300 Series LX is a hearing solution that performs where it matters most, bringing together clarity, directionality and speech audibility in a variety of

7 LX Technical Specifications Series LX is a hearing solution that performs where it matters most, bringing together clarity, directionality and speech audibility in a variety of environments. RIC Hearing Level in db (HL) LX Fitting Ranges 0 40 Gain Receiver 50 Gain Receiver K Frequency in Hz Hearing Level in db (HL) K Frequency in Hz LX with open earbud (tan), occluded earbud (green) and custom occluded earmold (gray) fitting ranges. 2cc Coupler Response (db SPL) 2cc Coupler Response (db SPL) FOG 50 OSPL Frequency in Hz OSPL90 (tan) and Full-On Gain (green) curves for LX at 110/40. FOG 50 OSPL Frequency in Hz OSPL90 (tan) and Full-On Gain (green) curves for LX at 115/50. Measurement Conditions and Recommendations The data for LX are obtained and performance is expressed according to ANSI S3.22 (2003), IEC (2005) and IEC (1983) with Amendment 1 ( ). The Audibel proprietary Real Time Analyzer and the Audibel Automated Design Verification Test System (SADVTS) comprise the basic test equipment. Data may be subject to change with product refinement. Because of the adaptive signal processing capabilities of LX hearing instruments, the hearing instrument must be set to test mode to compare the actual performance of the hearing instrument with these specifications. LX hearing instruments may be set to test mode with Inspire OS by reading the hearing aid and selecting the Hearing Aid Test screen from the menu on the left side of the Inspire OS window, then selecting the Full On Gain button. RF IMMUNITY LEVEL: These hearing instruments have a cell phone immunity rating of M4. For your cell phone to be compatible with these hearing instruments, the cell phone needs an immunity rating of M1 or higher. Please consult your cell phone specifications for your cell phone immunity rating. 4

8 LX ANSI/IEC Data Series RIC (Receiver-In-The-Canal) 40 Gain Receiver 50 Gain Receiver Measurement ANSI IEC ANSI IEC Peak OSPL90 (db SPL) HFA OSPL90 (db SPL) 105 NA 109 NA RTF OSPL90 (db SPL) NA 112 NA 118 Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) 36 NA 43 NA RTF Full-On Gain (db) NA 44 NA 52 Reference Test Frequency (khz) NA 1.6 NA 1.6 HFA Frequencies (khz) 1.0, 1.6, 2.5 NA 1.0, 1.6, 2.5 NA Frequency Range (Hz) NA NA Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion 500 Hz < 1% < 2% < 2% < 3% 800 Hz < 1% < 2% < 2% < 3% 1600 Hz < 1% < 2% < 2% < 3% Equivalent Input Noise (db SPL) Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) Test Mode Attack Time (ms) Release Time s (ms) Release Time s (ms) Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days)

Virtue Hearing Instruments 16 12 8 4 Virtue 16 Top performance with enhanced fitting Our flagship device provides the power and speed of nfusion Technology loaded with the most intelligent features

Enhanced fitting features enable exceptional precision with Integrated Real Ear Measurement, along with Auto Path, which provides a faster initial fit, allowing for more patient counseling and

Available styles:, mini, ITE, ITC, CIC Virtue 12 Ideal for demanding situations For the patient who demands high levels of performance from a hearing system, the Virtue 12 is designed to identify and

Available styles: Power Plus,, mini, OTE, ITE, ITC, CIC Virtue 8 Solid performance without feedback Excellent for wearers who switch regularly from a quiet setting at home to group discussions or

9 Virtue Hearing Instruments Virtue 16 Top performance with enhanced fitting Our flagship device provides the power and speed of nfusion Technology loaded with the most intelligent features ever created. Its best-in-class features are complimented with patient-friendly Voice Indicators, Self Check diagnostics and patient Reminders. Enhanced fitting features enable exceptional precision with Integrated Real Ear Measurement, along with Auto Path, which provides a faster initial fit, allowing for more patient counseling and verification. Available styles:, mini, ITE, ITC, CIC Virtue 12 Ideal for demanding situations For the patient who demands high levels of performance from a hearing system, the Virtue 12 is designed to identify and react to sound environments instantly. The combination of Active Feedback Intercept, Acoustic Signature and Speech Detector highlight this feature-rich device. Enhanced fitting features enable exceptional precision with Integrated Real Ear Measurement, along with Auto Path, which provides a faster initial fit, allowing for more patient counseling and verification. Available styles: Power Plus,, mini, OTE, ITE, ITC, CIC Virtue 8 Solid performance without feedback Excellent for wearers who switch regularly from a quiet setting at home to group discussions or lectures such as worship settings or meetings, the Virtue 8 features the best-in-class Active Feedback Intercept as well as Speech Detector, Data Log, and Environmental Adaptation. Additional features such as Response, multiple programs and Indicators make it a robust mid-level instrument. Enhanced fitting features enable exceptional precision with Integrated Real Ear Measurement, along with Auto Path, which provides a faster initial fit, allowing for more patient counseling and verification. Available styles:, mini, ITE, ITC, CIC Virtue 4 Flexible and affordable This sophisticated entry-level hearing instrument is ideal for quiet moments at home or in a quiet café with a friend. The Virtue 4 boasts the performance of Active Feedback Intercept as well as the combination of Data Log, Speech Detector and Environmental Adaptation. This four-channel, eight-band device offers flexibility as well as affordability. Enhanced fitting features enable exceptional precision with Integrated Real Ear Measurement, along with Auto Path, which provides a faster initial fit, allowing for more patient counseling and verification. Available styles:, mini, OTE, ITE, ITC, CIC Features vary by model. 6

10 Virtue Custom Products Reference Guide FEATURES Maximum Matrix Frequency Shaping ITE 120/55* 120/55* 120/55 120/55 120/55 ITC 115/50* 115/50* 115/50 115/50 115/50 CIC 115/50* 113/50* 113/50 113/50 NA Channels Bands Memories 2 Standard 4 Optional 2 Standard 4 Optional 2 Standard 4 Optional 2 Standard 4 Optional 1 Standard 4 Optional Active Feedback Intercept (default), Static (default), Static (default), Static (default), Static (default), Static Environment Detection Acoustic Signature (Quiet, Noise, Speech in Noise, Mechanical Sounds, Wind) Acoustic Signature (Quiet, Other Sounds, Mechanical Sounds, Wind) Quiet, Wind and Other Sounds Quiet, Wind and Other Sounds Quiet and Other Sounds Speech Detector Data Log Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Integrated Real Ear Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Features Self Check Standard NA NA NA NA Reminder Standard NA NA NA NA Audiometer Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Verify Comfort Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Indicators Voice and Tone Tone Tone Tone Tone Options Response Standard Programmable Autocoil Optional Response Standard Autocoil Optional Response Standard Autocoil Optional Response Standard Autocoil Optional Programmable Telecoil Optional Power-on Delay Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Volume Control Optional Up to 40 db Range Up to 40 db Range Up to 40 db Range Up to 40 db Range Characteristics Maximum Output Threshold Ratio Up to 20 db Up to 20 db 36 db Range in Up to 20 db 36 db Range in Up to 20 db Up to 20 db 7 *Extended matrices up to 75 db available. Options vary by model.

11 Virtue Standard Products Reference Guide FEATURES Standard NA NA NA NA 128/60 Maximum Matrix Frequency Shaping Power 135/70 135/70 135/70 135/70 135/70 mini /55 123/55 123/55 123/55 NA Power Plus NA 140/80 NA NA NA OTE 312 NA 115/40 NA 115/40 115/40 OTE 10A NA 115/40 NA NA NA Channels Bands Memories Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Active Feedback Intercept Environment Detection Acoustic Signature (Quiet, Noise, Speech in Noise, Mechanical Sounds, Wind) Acoustic Signature (Quiet, Other Sounds, Mechanical Sounds, Wind) Quiet, Wind and Other Sounds Quiet, Wind and Other Sounds Quiet and Other Sounds Speech Detector Data Log Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Features* Integrated Real Ear Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Self Check Standard NA NA NA NA Reminder Standard NA NA NA NA Audiometer Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Verify Comfort Standard Standard Standard Standard NA Indicators Voice and Tone Tone Tone Tone Tone Options Options vary by model Options vary by model Options vary by model Options vary by model Programmable Telecoil Power-on Delay Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Direct Audio Input (DAI)* FM FM FM FM NA Tamper Resistant Battery Door* Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Characteristics Maximum Output Threshold Ratio Up to 30 db Up to 30 db Up to 30 db Up to 30 db Up to 30 db *Features vary by model. 8

12 The Audibel Network When you purchase an Audibel hearing solution, you re not only getting the finest technology currently available, you re also getting the expertise and superior service of the entire Audibel hearing care network. We offer the most comprehensive customer care in the United States, with more than 1,000 locations throughout the country providing seamless service and coverage on our hearing devices. Each one of our Audibel professionals is dedicated to making sure you have the best experience possible. With Audibel, you get the best of all worlds: clear hearing and a network of highly-trained professionals to give you extraordinary customer care. audibel 6700 Washington Avenue S Eden Prairie, MN Audibel All Rights Reserved /08 bklt ee-ab

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