The key features. 00903-MH Simply impressive: The way to recommend VELVET X-Mini by HANSATON. VELVET X-Mini is...... first class technology, all-round sophisticated appearance with the smallest design housing from hearing system manufacturer HANSATON.... an exclusive external receiver system with highest quality state-of-the-art technology on an international level.... perfect design in seven natural colour tones and visual finesse afforded by the 2-tone special paint, giving the housing an even smaller appearance.... high-end-comfort with 5 top-class technical highlights developed exclusively for modern, demanding individuals. The Acclimatisation Manager, gently guides the wearer from the current hearing experience to the optimal objective speech intelligibility! The Active Feedback Block: with state-of-the-art phase cancellation feedback management! The Situation Optimizer: the multitalented function which adjusts automatically to suit every situation! The Natural Sound: reproduces the behaviour of the ear with top quality technology for natural hearing on both low and high frequencies! Media: the elegant, innovative remote control for optimal sound quality and the highest possible comfort can be connected to all modern media via Bluetooth! The first choice for design and function. Technical / Audiological Information The VELVET X-Mini hearing system offers optimal hearing pleasure. For more information on the VELVET X-Mini hearing systems, contact: Hansaton Akustik GmbH Stueckenstrasse 48 22081 Hamburg Germany Tel. +49 40 29 80 11-0 Fax +49 40 29 80 11-28 www.hansaton.com
At a glance. General information. First class design hearing system with external receiver Suitable for mild to severe hearing losses Housing. Intelligent bi-colour housing design Battery size 312 Easily replaceable coloured housing parts Switch off with multiple raster battery compartment (does not swing out completely) R/L side marking Program button (5 programs) High level of fitting flexibility External receiver in 3 performance classes, each available in 4 lengths (right/left) Different domes/earmoulds can be used Signal processing 16/16 channel structure (gain/agc) i-com2 for binaural synchronisation of the hearing systems Acclimatisation Manager for automatic adjustment towards the target frequency response Adaptive MultiMic technology with natural sound First class signal processing Speech detection Sound impulse management Active wind block Multi-channel AGCo Active Feedback Block, an extremely rapid and stable feedback system Situation Optimizer for automatic frequency response adjustment in changing acoustic environments Two remote controls: emote2 and Media (wireless connection of telephone and external devices via Bluetooth) VELVET X-Mini by HANSATON: First class technology in a tiny design housing. Highest quality technology. VELVET X-Mini is the new HANSATON external receiver system with technology that impresses on an international level. The perfected Natural Sound that imitates natural hearing via the outer ear and the further developed Situation Optimizer that ensures greater clarity of sound and improved speech intelligibility are just two of the highlights. The Acclimatisation Manager offers the highest level of customer satisfaction from the very start, guiding the hearing system wearer step-by-step towards the optimal setting and the Active Feedback Block, which prevents feedback with state-of-the-art technology. Customers experience a top-class hearing experience with the Bluetooth function: Media enables a first class hearing experience with all technical media from the telephone right through to the TV or MP3 player. Fitting ranges. 108/45 (marking: S, lengths 0-3) ear simulator: 118/55 119/55 (marking: M, lengths 0-3) ear simulator:129/65 122/65 (marking: P, lengths 0-3) ear simulator: 132/75 A flair for perfect design. VELVET X-Mini is the smallest HANSATON hearing system housing to date. The tiny mini housing with sophisticated design also impresses with a classy 2-tone special paint. The first choice for design and function VELVET X-Mini is suitable for mild to severe hearing losses and is the ideal solution for customers with high demands on technology and a natural flair for design.
The highlights. VELVET X-Mini: Top-class technology, exclusively for your most demanding customers. The Acclimatisation Manager. The Active Feedback Block. The Situation Optimizer. The Natural Sound. The optimal fitting based on the hearing loss is frequently rejected by the customer. The sound or volume may be rejected depending on the individual hearing experience of the customer. The Acclimatisation Manager makes allowances for this effect. Based on the optimal frequency response, this function of the VELVET X-Mini determines a pleasant acoustic setting for the customer as a starting point for the automatic acclimatisation. A number of predefined modifications are available for this process based on the target frequency response and taking into account the different needs of first time and follow-up hearing instrument wearers (Starting point, Too shrill, Too loud, Increasement of spontaneous acceptance). To enable highly individual settings, the start frequency response of the automatic acclimatisation can also be programmed freely. Over a defined period (2 weeks, 2 months, 6 months) the VELVET X-Mini system moves automatically closer to the previously determined optimal frequency response. The progress of the acclimatisation and the change in frequency response can be monitored at any time, making this system the ideal support for professional fitting. VELVET X-Mini uses the new generation of phase cancellation feedback management systems. The system works quickly and reliably to ensure that feedback is prevented even in critical acoustic situations. The required amplification and sound quality remain unchanged. This is achieved with a technology which enables safe differentiation between feedback and natural signals such as music and therefore successful cancellation of feedback. The signal given off in the ear is marked automatically by the system. The mark can be recognized by the VELVET X-Mini signal processing system when the sound leaves the ear and the signal therefore can be quickly and safely classified as feedback. This ensures that feedback is always eliminated completely without influencing the wanted sounds. VELVET X-Mini recognizes different environment situations (speech, background noise, speech in background noise, music) and carries out the necessary control processes. In the case of music, the system switches to an omnidirectional microphone characteristic and adaptive parameters are deactivated. For speech in background noise, the directional microphone characteristic is activated and the adaptive parameters function completely. The goal is to offer customers optimal automatic setting of the microphone characteristics and control parameters at all times and in any situation. The Situation Optimizer expands this function to include automatic modification of the frequency response based on the classification result. This enables a completely different frequency response to be activated for different situations without the hearing instrument wearer having to change the programme manually. This offers an additional benefit with regard to sound and speech intelligibility in environments where the acoustic characteristics differ greatly. The software offers several different predefined levels of frequency response adjustment based on environment recognition. It is also possible to programme frequency response adjustment individually for each recognized situation. With BTE systems, sound is received not in the ear but above the ear. This means that the natural influence of the sound by the outer ear (pinna effect) is neutralized completely and the signal sounds less natural. The ability to localize sound sources continues to be influenced as the natural directional effect is also impaired. Natural Sound copies the natural behaviour of the ear. A spatial omnidirectional microphone is created, offering a natural sound and increased satisfaction. Natural Sound also establishes a natural directional effect (low frequencies: omnidirectional, high frequencies: directional), enabling the hearing system wearer to recognize easily whether a signal is coming from the front or behind. Natural Sound works in combination with the adaptive microphone system. In omnidirectional mode, users can take advantage of the benefits of Natural Sound. In directional mode, up to 4 frequency-dependant sound sources are hidden. The optimal VELVET X-Mini microphone characteristic is set automatically depending on the hearing situation.
The Comfort-Plus. Connected with the entire world: VELVET X-Mini via Media. The new remote control Media can do much more than simply switch the programs of the hearing system, modify the sound or volume and switch the hearing system on and off. Media establishes a wireless connection between the hearing systems and a wide range of external signal sources via Bluetooth. Enjoy a new telephone experience with Media. If Media is used in conjunction with a Bluetooth-compatible telephone, it communicates with the hearing systems, enabling them to be used like a headset. A signal is sent to announce an in-coming call which can be taken and ended with Media or rejected before the call is taken. The telephone can remain in a bag or pocket. Experience top quality home entertainment. In conjunction with the Media remote control and Media transmitter, the hearing systems work like a stereo headphone. The supplied Media transmitter comes prepaired to Media and can be connected easily to the TV or other audio systems. The audio signal is then transmitted wirelessly to the hearing system. A special Bluetooth log ensures that the TV picture and sound are always synchronised and free from disturbance. The maximum distance between the Media transmitter and Media is approx. 10 meters. Audio systems can also be connected directly to Media (Direct Audio). i-com2 i-com2 Bluetooth Bluetooth Media first class comfort through state-of-the-art technology. Tradition at its best: emote2. Media must be programmed together with the relevant VELVET X-Mini hearing systems by connecting Media to a USB input on the computer using a special programming cable. It goes without saying that the VELVET X-Mini portfolio also comes with a traditional remote control. Easy to operate, unobtrusive appearance emote2 comes with the following functions: To make Media easier to use, individual designations of the 5 programs can be defined and programmed (e.g. evening playing cards, at home). A text can also be programmed to appear on the display when Media is switched on (e.g. next service appointment with date). Volume adjustment Switching hearing programs Switching the hearing system on/off
The design. VELVET X-Mini: Perfect design in the seven attractive natural colours. Easy-to-change housing: more variety on demand. It couldn t be easier to change the colour of the housing. Colour Exchange Kits are available containing everything you need: top case, bottom case, battery compartment, pins, tools for removing/inserting the housing pins. The top case comes fitted with microphone protection and should therefore be replaced regularly (approx. every 3 months) to prevent acoustic problems in the system caused by soiling of the microphone protection. The specially developed Mic Cover Exchange Kit can be used for this purpose (contents: 4 top cases in the required colour, pins, tools for removing/inserting the housing pins). Gold Beige Bronze Pearl Copper Silver Grey Visual finesse: with the sophisticated 2-tone special paint, the VELVET X-Mini offers an even more subtle appearance, making the tiny design housing look smaller than other mini hearing systems.
The fitting. Perfect system: The VELVET X-Mini can be fitted and programmed in no time at all. The simple receiver selection. A special length gauge (black) is available for selecting the receiver, which is placed on the ear of the wearer. The tip on the tragus determines the correct length of the receiver. The digit on the length gauge is the same height as the tip of the tragus and can also be found on the relevant receiver. Various domes available. Domes are available in a wide range of dimensions to enable optimal fit in the auditory canal and the required sound pressure level. Open: 6, 8, 10 mm Closed: 8, 10 mm Double Dome closed: 8-10, 10-12 mm All models are equipped with cerumen protection (C guard or grid filter) We strongly recommend that the P receiver only be adjusted with individually made earmoulds. Replacing the receiver unit. Turn the receiver unit 45 anti-clockwise. Pull off the receiver unit. Clip on the receiver unit. The marks must lie over each other! Turn the receiver unit 45 clockwise. Installation and programming. For programming, at least Connexx 6.1/Hansafit 6.2 must be installed. The wired connection of VELVET X-Mini to the computer takes place with a special adapter, which is inserted in the battery compartment in place of the battery. The fitting software recognizes the relevant receiver automatically, enabling the receiver required for the individual hearing loss to be selected easily.