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2020-07-20 White Paper

Improving communication with face masks

The use of masks and increased distancing while talking because of the coronavirus pandemic is a unique challenge that can be very frustrating even for people with normal hearing. But for the hard of hearing it can prove especially difficult. Signia offers flexible solutions for you as a Hearing Care Professional (HCP) to optimize speech intelligibility in this “new normal” world. This new audiology bulletin explains the adverse effects of masks and social distancing on speech understanding and how HCPs can improve their clients’ hearing experience with the right advice and program settings in Connexx.

2016-07-01 Publication

A Comparison of Prescriptive Fitting Algorithms and Beamforming Technology for Two Different Manufacturers

Published in Canadian Audiologist – vol. 3, issue 3, 2016

2016-02-26 Publication

Music Lovers and Hearing Aids

Some people cannot imagine life without music - it relaxes, inspires, and for many, completes their lives. Music has a different meaning for each person, and there are individual preferences, but most would agree that music listening should be enjoyable. This seemingly simple task easily can be undermined when hearing loss is present, as listening to just a limited part of the dynamics, or a reduced frequency range of our favorite music could significantly reduce the enjoyment of the experience.

AudiologyOnline, February 26, 2016

2015-11-24 Publication

Improving Speech Recognition in Noise Using Binaural Beamforming in ITC and CIC Hearing Aids

The Hearing Review, November 24, 2015

2015-10-21 Publication

Binaural Beamforming and Directionality: Siemens Technology Holds Clear Performance Advantage

Canadian Audiologist – vol. 2, issue 4, 2015

2015-10-21 Publication

SpeechFocus: 360° in 10 Questions

The Hearing Review, October 21, 2015

2015-10-19 Publication

Measuring Directionality of Modern Hearing Aids

Canadian Audiologist – vol. 2, issue 3, 2015

2015-10-12 Publication

New Wireless, Binaural Processing Reduces Problems Associated with Wind Noise in Hearing Aids

AudiologyOnline, October 12, 2015

2015-06-07 Publication

Improving Cell Phone Listening With Hearing Aids: A New Adaptive Streaming Volume Algorithm

AudiologyOnline, June 7, 2015

2015-06-05 Publication

Automatic Steering: The Director of the binax Soundtrack

AudiologyOnline, June 5, 2015

2015-05-28 Publication

Speech Recognition Benefit Obtained from Binaural Beamforming Hearing Aids: Comparison to Omnidirectional and Individuals with Normal Hearing

AudiologyOnline, May 28, 2015

2015-04-24 Publication

Directionality Assessment of Adaptive Binaural Beamforming with Noise Suppression in Hearing Aids

In this work we present a new method for assessment of directionality in modern hearing aids, which has the benefit of simulating both a target source and an interfering source at the same time using speech signals. We show the benefits and the limitations of the method and present measurements for different microphone modes of different manufacturers. Furthermore, a sequential index based on these measurements is introduced.

2015-02-06 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: Tinnitus Ocean Waves

The flexible tinnitus therapy function in binax hearing instruments is now more comprehensive than ever. In addition to the static therapy noises which can be chosen from a preset or be customized in up to 20 bands by the hearing care professional, wearers can now also choose from four nature-inspired ocean wave therapy sounds.

2015-02-06 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: Binaural OneMic Directionality

As another world's first, binaural OneMic directionality allows even single-microphone hearing aid wearers to experience the benefits of automatic directionality.

2015-02-06 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: Adaptive Streaming Volume

No matter where the wearer is, Adaptive Streaming Volume automatically adapts the volume of the streamed input according to the changing background noise level so that it is always audible above the noise.

2014-10-15 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: binax Spatial Configurator

Spatial Configurator is the easy user control by which the experienced wearer can steer his hearing instruments in ambiguous situations according to his listening preferences.

2014-10-15 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: binax eWindScreen binaural

Taking advantage of High Definition Sound Resolution, eWindScreen binaural in binax hearing instruments reduces the annoying effects of wind.

2014-10-15 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: binax Spatial SpeechFocus

Inspired by how the brain localizes sound, Spatial SpeechFocus is a binaural feature enabled by the High Definition Sound Resolution offered by the binax platform. Spatial SpeechFocus offers true directionality to the front, back, or either side depending on where speech originates.

2014-10-15 Feature in Brief

Feature in Brief: binax Narrow Directionality

A world-first, Narrow Directionality is the first directional microphone technology proven to allow hearing impaired wearers to hear speech better in cocktailparty like situations than even those with normal hearing.*