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Hearing Solutions Catalog Winter Supplement January 2009

The following information is a supplement containing information for products released January 1, 2009. It should be used along with the Spring 2008 Hearing Solutions Catalog.

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LX Hearing System

LXReferenceGuide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LXHearingInstruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LXTechnicalSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Virtue Hearing System

VirtueHearingInstruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Virtue Custom Products

VirtueCustomProductsReferenceGuide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Virtue Standard Products

VirtueStandardProductsReferenceGuide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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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.

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LX Reference Guide

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FEATURES 700 500 300

RIC 40 Gain 110/40 110/40 110/40

RIC 50 Gain 115/50 115/50 115/50

Channels 8 8 4

Bands 12 10 8

Memories 4 Standard 4 Standard 4 Standard

Active Feedback Intercept

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Environment Detection

Acoustic Signature

(Quiet, Noise, Speech

in Noise, Mechanical

Sounds, Wind)

Environmental Adaptation

(Quiet, Wind and Other

Sounds)

Environmental Adaptation

(Quiet, Wind and Other

Sounds)

Directional Speech Detector

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Data Log Standard Standard Standard

Integrated Real Ear Standard Standard Standard

Self Check Standard NA NA

Reminder Standard NA NA

Dynamic Indicators Voice and Tone Tone Tone

TelephoneAutomatic Telephone Response

Automatic Telephone Response

Automatic Telephone Response

Power-on Delay Standard Standard Standard

Maximum Output

Up to 22 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps (range varies by channel)

Up to 22 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps (range varies by channel)

Up to 22 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps (range varies by channel)

Compression Threshold

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

Compression Ratio1:1 – 3:1

(range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

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Top performance where it matters most

Thisflagshipdeviceperformswhereitmattersmost,bringingtogetherclarity,directionalityandspeechaudibilityinavarietyofenvironments .Itsbest-in-classfeaturesarecomplimentedwithpatient-friendlyVoiceIndicators,SelfCheckdiagnosticsandpatientReminders .EnhancedfittingfeaturesenableinfiniteprecisionwithIntegratedRealEarMeasurement,alongwithitstime-savingAutoPathfeature .

Solid performance inside and out

Designedtoreacttoarangeofsoundenvironments,theLX500featuresthebest-in-classActiveFeedbackInterceptaswellasDirectionalSpeechDetector,DataLog,EnvironmentalAdaptationandIntegratedRealEarMeasurement .AdditionalfeaturessuchasAutomaticTelephoneResponse,multipleprogramsandIndicatorsmakeitarobustmid-levelinstrument .

Uncompromised performance

Thisentry-levelhearinginstrumentisidealforthosepatientswhospendmostoftheirtimeinsimplisticlisteningenvironments .TheLX300boaststheperformanceofActiveFeedbackInterceptaswellasthecombinationofDataLog,DirectionalSpeechDetector,EnvironmentalAdaptationandIntegratedRealEarMeasurement .Thisfour-channel,eight-banddeviceoffersflexibilityaswellasaffordability .

LX Hearing Instruments

700

300

500

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Measurement Conditions and Recommendations

The data for LX are obtained and performance is expressed according to ANSI S3.22 (2003), IEC 60118-7 (2005) and IEC 60118-0 (1983) with Amendment 1 (1994-01). 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.

40 Gain Receiver 50 Gain Receiver

LX with open earbud (tan), occluded earbud (green) and custom occluded earmold (gray) fitting ranges.

OSPL90 (tan) and Full-On Gain (green) curves for LX at 110/40.

OSPL90 (tan) and Full-On Gain (green) curves for LX at 115/50.

LX Technical Specifications

LXisahearingsolutionthat

performswhereitmatters

most,bringingtogetherclarity,

directionalityandspeechaudibility

inavarietyofenvironments .

RIC

LX Fitting Ranges

700 | 500 | 300 Series

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LX ANSI/IEC Data

700 | 500 | 300 Series

RIC (Receiver-In-The-Canal)

40 Gain Receiver 50 Gain Receiver

Measurement ANSI IEC ANSI IEC

Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL) 110 122 115 126

HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL) 105 NA 109 NA

RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL) NA 112 NA 118

Peak Gain (dB) 40 52 50 62

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) 200 - 7600 NA 200 - 7100 NA

Reference Test Gain (dB) 28 36 32 41

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) 25 30 25 30

Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode

Attack Time (ms) 25 25 20 20

Release Time 0.1 - s (ms) 57 57 50 50

Release Time 2.0 - s (ms) 57 57 50 50

Battery Current (mA) 1.3 - 1.4 1.3 - 1.4 1.4 - 1.9 1.4 - 1.9

Idle Current (mA) 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3

Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day

312 Zinc Air (days) 8 - 9 8 - 9 6 - 8 6 - 8

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Virtue 16 Top performance with enhanced fittingOurflagshipdeviceprovidesthepowerandspeedofnFusionTechnologyloadedwiththemostintelligentfeaturesevercreated .Itsbest-in-classfeaturesarecomplimentedwithpatient-friendlyVoiceIndicators,SelfCheckdiagnosticsandpatientReminders .EnhancedfittingfeaturesenableexceptionalprecisionwithIntegratedRealEarMeasurement,alongwithAutoPath,whichprovidesafasterinitialfit,allowingformorepatientcounselingandverification .Available styles: BTE, mini, ITE, ITC, CIC

Virtue 12 Ideal for demanding situationsForthepatientwhodemandshighlevelsofperformancefromahearingsystem,theVirtue12isdesignedtoidentifyandreacttosoundenvironmentsinstantly .ThecombinationofActiveFeedbackIntercept,AcousticSignatureandDirectionalSpeechDetectorhighlightthisfeature-richdevice .EnhancedfittingfeaturesenableexceptionalprecisionwithIntegratedRealEarMeasurement,alongwithAutoPath,whichprovidesafasterinitialfit,allowingformorepatientcounselingandverification .Available styles: BTE Power Plus, BTE, mini, OTE, ITE, ITC, CIC

Virtue 8 Solid performance without feedbackExcellentforwearerswhoswitchregularlyfromaquietsettingathometogroupdiscussionsorlecturessuchasworshipsettingsormeetings,theVirtue8featuresthebest-in-classActiveFeedbackInterceptaswellasDirectionalSpeechDetector,DataLog,andEnvironmentalAdaptation .AdditionalfeaturessuchasAutomaticTelephoneResponse,multipleprogramsandIndicatorsmakeitarobustmid-levelinstrument .EnhancedfittingfeaturesenableexceptionalprecisionwithIntegratedRealEarMeasurement,alongwithAutoPath,whichprovidesafasterinitialfit,allowingformorepatientcounselingandverification .Available styles: BTE, mini, ITE, ITC, CIC

Virtue 4 Flexible and affordableThissophisticatedentry-levelhearinginstrumentisidealforquietmomentsathomeorinaquietcaféwithafriend .TheVirtue4boaststheperformanceofActiveFeedbackInterceptaswellasthecombinationofDataLog,DirectionalSpeechDetectorandEnvironmentalAdaptation .Thisfour-channel,eight-banddeviceoffersflexibilityaswellasaffordability .EnhancedfittingfeaturesenableexceptionalprecisionwithIntegratedRealEarMeasurement,alongwithAutoPath,whichprovidesafasterinitialfit,allowingformorepatientcounselingandverification .Available styles: BTE, mini, OTE, ITE, ITC, CIC

Features vary by model.

Virtue Hearing Instruments

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FEATURES 16 12 8 4 2

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 8 8 8 4 2

Bands 12 12 10 8 8

Memories 2 Standard 4 Optional

2 Standard 4 Optional

2 Standard 4 Optional

2 Standard 4 Optional

1 Standard 4 Optional

Active Feedback Intercept

Off, Adaptive (default),

Static

Off, Adaptive (default),

Static

Off, Adaptive (default),

Static

Off, Adaptive (default),

Static

Off, Adaptive (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

Directional Speech Detector

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Data Log Standard Standard Standard Standard NA

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

Telephone Options

Automatic Telephone

Response — Standard

Programmable Autocoil —

Optional

Automatic Telephone

Response — Standard

Autocoil — Optional

Automatic Telephone

Response — Standard

Autocoil — Optional

Automatic Telephone

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

Maximum OutputUp to 20 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 20 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 20 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 20 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 20 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Compression Threshold

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

Compression Ratio1:1 – 3:1

(range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

Virtue Custom Products Reference Guide

*Extended matrices up to 75 dB available. Options vary by model.

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FEATURES 16 12 8 4 2

Standard NA NA NA NA 128/60

Power 135/70 135/70 135/70 135/70 135/70

mini 312 123/55 123/55 123/55 123/55 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 8 8 8 4 2

Bands 12 12 10 8 8

Memories Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4

Active Feedback Intercept

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Off, Adaptive (default), Static

Off, Adaptive (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

Directional Speech Detector

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Dynamic Directional Based on KEMAR

Data Log Standard Standard Standard Standard NA

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

Telephone 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)*

BTE FM

BTE FM

BTE FM

BTE FM NA

Tamper Resistant Battery Door*

Standard — BTE

Standard — BTE

Standard — BTE

Standard — BTE

Standard — BTE

Maximum Output

Up to 30 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 30 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 30 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 30 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Up to 30 dB Reduction in

2 dB Steps

Compression Threshold

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

36 dB Range in 4 dB Steps

Compression Ratio

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

Virtue Standard Products Reference Guide

*Features vary by model.

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