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Phonak Appoints Celebrity Fitness Trainer Gunnar Peterson as New Lyric Ambassador
June 11, 2019 Phonak naming Los Angeles-based celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson as its latest Lyric Ambassador.

Phonak's Support of Child's Voice Golf Tournament Helps Benefit Children with Hearing Loss
June 10, 2019 Now in its 14th year, the annual golf outing held by Child’s Voice is expected to host over 200 golfers, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers.

Phonak Marvel Wins Silver Edison Award for Hearing Technology Design
April 11, 2019 Phonak Marvel received Silver Award in the hearing aid design technology category last week at the Edison Awards gala in New York City.

Sandy Brandmeier assumes role of President of Sonova USA
April 4, 2019 Warrenville, USA, - April 4, 2019—Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions, today announced that Sandy Brandmeier has officially taken on the role of President of Hearing Instruments Wholesale for Sonova U

Phonak Marvel: The Ultimate Combination of Exceptional Sound Quality and Universal Bluetooth® Connectivity is Now Available with Telecoil and New SlimTip Titanium
February 26, 2019 The SlimTip Titanium is a premium solution resulting from Phonak’s expertise in manufacturing of customized titanium shells. The new SlimTip Titanium is stronger than industry standard acrylic, is hypoallergenic, and comfortable to wear. The strength of titanium allows Phonak to design and print Titanium SlimTips as thin as 0.2mm. Additionally, the new SlimTip Titanium has been designed to increase the fit rate for smaller ears.

Phonak Marvel Hearing Aid is a 2019 Edison Awards Finalist
February 12, 2019 In October 2018, Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, introduced Marvel – a revolutionary hearing aid family that combines all the top-requested features from hearing aid wearers into one solution with zero compromise.

Peru: Over 31,000 Children Tested For Hearing Loss
November 27, 2018 Hear the World Foundation supports project for early detection.

Phonak Honored For 'Accessibility' and '3D Printing' with Two CES 2019 Innovation Awards
November 9, 2018 Phonak today announced it has been named a two-time CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for ‘Accessibility’ with Phonak Audéo Marvel and ‘3D Printing’ with Phonak Virto B-Titanium.

Phonak Teams Up with Microsoft to Improve Access to Hearing Care Over Distance
November 6, 2018 Phonak’s new collaboration with Microsoft

Sonova Investor & Analyst Day 2018: Focus on Strategic Agenda and Latest Innovations
October 19, 2018 Stäfa (Switzerland), October 19, 2018 – Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions, today holds its annual Investor & Analyst Day. Senior management will provide an overview of the strateg

Revolutionary Phonak Marvel Hearing Aids: The Ultimate Combination of Exceptional Sound Quality and Universal Bluetooth Connectivity
October 16, 2018 Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, introduces Marvel - a revolutionary hearing aid family that combines the benefits of exceptional speech understanding and reduced listening effort in noise with the ability to stream all audio content seamlessly from iPhone, Android smartphone or billions of other Bluetooth enabled devices to both ears in stereo quality.

Sonova Films Win Cannes Accolades for Third Year in a Row
October 1, 2018 Sonova Holding AG is once again among the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards winners for the film, “Life without limitations – The story of Jason Brügger.”

Phonak Publishes Consensus Statement on eAudiology
September 5, 2018 The consensus paper is the result of an Expert Panel convened by Phonak in January 2018 and provides recommendations for hearing care professionals on how to shift from theory to practice.Stäfa (Switzerland), September 5, 2018 –&

Hear the World Foundation Helps Children in Need in Cape Town
August 27, 2018 For the past two years, the Swiss Hear the World Foundation has supported the project by funding the screening project, providing hearing aids and sending volunteer audiologists specially trained for working with children.

Titanium Hearing Aid Keeps Winning Awards, Changing Lives
August 24, 2018 Phonak Virto™ B-Titanium is 3D-printed and virtually invisible when wornStäfa, Switzerland, August 24, 2018 – Phonak Virto B-Titanium, the world’s first mainstream custom titanium hearing aid, is the winner of two ren

World Wide Hearing Receives Richard Seewald Award 18/19
August 22, 2018 The recipient of the 2018/19 Richard Seewald Award is the World Wide Hearing Foundation International (World Wide Hearing).

About the New Phonak Virto B-Titanium Hearing Aid
August 9, 2018 The small and discreet Virto B-Titanium custom hearing aid becomes even tinier and more discreet thanks to a new tool for hearing care professionals called the Titanium FitGuide.

Phonak Virtual Pediatric Conference - Roger for Young Children
August 2, 2018 The conference has been organized by Phonak to bring forward the latest research and findings supporting the use of Roger for young children at home.

Phonak Wins Three Red Dot Product Design Awards
July 31, 2018 Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing aids and wireless communication solutions, has been honored with three international Red Dot Awards for excellence in product design.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit! Phonak Searching for Teens with Hearing Loss for First Teen Advisory Board
July 24, 2018 Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, is accepting applications for its first Teen Advisory Board through August 6, 2018.

Articles

Marvelous Products and Solutions: Phonak Audeo Marvel
March 4, 2019 Aly Hoffman, ScD Phonak Marvel is the next generation of ground breaking hearing technology developed by Phonak. Built to meet the needs of any patient, Audeo M is a multi functional marvel offering clear, rich sound, connectivity and streaming to any Bluetooth device, a suite of smart apps and industry leading rechargeability.

Clear, Rich Sound. Understanding the Research Supporting Phonak Audeo Marvel
February 18, 2019 Eliza Floyd, AuD, CCC-A Phonak Marvel is the next generation of ground breaking hearing technology developed by Phonak. Built on the SWORD™ chip, Audeo Marvel offers unmatched hearing performance with AutoSense OS™ 3.0, the best first fit ever achieved by Phonak, and reduced listening effort when hearing gets tough. This course will provided a deeper overview of each research study supporting Phonak Audeo Marvel.

Listening Effort and EEG as Measures of Performance of Modern Hearing Aid Algorithms
December 10, 2018 Axel Winneke, PhD, Maarten De Vos, PhD, Kirsten C. Wagener, PhD, Peter Derleth, PhD, Matthias Latzel, PhD, Jens Appell, PhD, Frank Wallhoff, PhD The objective of the course is to learn about the usage of EEG as a tool to evaluate hearing aids and their effect on listening effort. This course focuses on a function developed to improve speech perception when using a telephone based on a binaural approach.

Spatial Noise Processing in Hearing Aids Modulates Neural Markers Linked to Listening Effort: An EEG Study
October 17, 2018 Axel Winneke, PhD, Michael Schulte, PhD, Matthias Vormann, PhD, Matthias Latzel, PhD The objective of the course is to learn about the usage of EEG as a tool to assess changes in listening effort by comparing different spatial noise processing algorithms.

Roger for Young Children
June 18, 2018 Rebekah Cunningham, PhD This course provides research and resources to foster use of Roger technology for children with hearing loss in the 0-5 age range.

Hearing Loss and Emotions
April 2, 2018 Lori Rakita, AuD A recent research study at Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC), along with a body of currently existing evidence on emotion, suggests significant difficulty of hearing impaired listeners to understand the emotional intent of a talker as compared to normal hearing listeners. This course will review these findings and discuss how they suggest that hearing loss may have a broader impact on social well-being.

A New Age of Communication Powered by Purposeful Innovation
October 31, 2017 Courtney Abel This course covers Phonak's latest product introductions as well as software and programming details to promote successful patient hearing instrument fittings.

Improving Television Listening for Hearing Aid Users
July 19, 2017 Lisa Standaert, AuD, Lori Rakita, AuD, Olaf Strelcyk, PhD A review of three studies conducted at the Phonak Audiology Research Center designed to improve the TV listening experience for people who use hearing aids.

Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children: Impact and Solutions
May 15, 2017 Dane Bowers, AuD, CCC-A The effects of unilateral hearing loss in children and a discussion of Phonak solutions for each type of unilateral hearing loss.

Educational Solutions for Children with Listening Challenges
June 20, 2016 Lisa Dyre, AuD, CCC-A Today's world is a noisy place. The importance of a good signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for all students cannot be overstated. Providing an acoustically beneficial environment can be a challenge, not only at school, but also at home and other settings. Noise and reverberation affects everyone's ability to hear differently, but it is more of an issue for younger children. For certain student populations, placement in an acoustically beneficial environment is crucial to their academic success, as well as to their social success.My goal today is to provide information about who is at risk, and how we may need to dedicate more effort to improving their acoustic environment.

Phonak CROS II
January 25, 2016 Ashley Cantin, AuD Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this course, you will be able to describe the different wireless CROS and Bi-CROS solution

Phonak AutoSense OS: The Evolution of Automation Technology
March 23, 2015 Stephanie Watson, AuD Phonak AutoSense OS: The Evolution of Automation TechnologyStephanie Watson, AuDEditor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Dr. Stephanie Watson:  This presentation is a

Phonak Audeo: RIC Solutions
February 9, 2015 RaDora Dinnan, AuD Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Dr. RaDora Dinnan:  At the end of today’s course, you should be able to describe the most recent innovations available

Hearing Aids and Music
December 15, 2014 Soren Vase Legarth, Nick Zacharov, PhD, Matthias Latzel, PhD, Volker Kuhnel, PhD IntroductionNew and experienced hearing aid users often describe listening to music as difficult and unnatural.  In order to provide the most natural listening experience while listening to music, hearing aid manufacturers continue to develop an

Roger Pen and Roger Clip-on Mic: Adult Solutions
March 18, 2014 Cheri Hebeisen, AuD, CCC-A Today we are going to be talking about Roger for Adult Solutions. There is also Roger for Pediatrics on the education platform. We will touch on that briefly to give you an understanding of how it contrasts with the options for adults. There are some different receiver and transmitter options for adults versus the pediatric population.

Sound Bytes on SoundRecover
March 10, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A IntroductionNon-Linear Frequency Compression (NFC), or SoundRecover by Phonak, is a form of frequency lowering applied in hearing instruments.  Developed in response to an age-old perfect storm that exists in hearing instrument fittings, NFC is

Improvement of Speech Intelligibility and Subjective Satisfaction with the New Phonak DECT Cordless Phone
October 16, 2013 Jennifer Appleton-Huber, MSc, Matthias Latzel, PhD AbstractUse of the Phonak DECT CP1 cordless phone improves the average speech reception threshold (SRT) by 9 dB compared to use of a standard phone. Subjective client satisfaction with the Phonak DECT phone is significantly higher than with a standar

Capturing Voices: Phonak RemoteMic and Wireless Accessories
May 6, 2013 Evan L. Claytor, AuD, CCC-A Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live seminar.  Download supplemental course materials here (link to handout).Hello.  My name is Evan Claytor, and I am the Customer Trainer for the Northeast United States f

Advanced Features for Teen Patients
February 1, 2013 Shannon Motsett, MA, CCC-A Shannon W. Motsett, M.A., CCC-A, Territory Sales Manager for Phonak Pediatrics SoutheastEditor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live seminar.  Download supplemental course materials here (link to handout).Hello, and we

The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for a Wide Range of Hearing Losses
January 11, 2010 Hugh McDermott, PhD Nonlinear frequency compression is a proven technique for improving the ability of people with hearing impairment to detect and recognize high-frequency sounds. As difficulty perceiving such sounds is one of the most common characteristics of hearing

Ask the Expert

Did the Marvel Telecoil Models Have to Increase in Size Due to the Technology Inside?
April 29, 2019 Scott Witt Did the Marvel telecoil models have to increase in size due to the technology inside?

How Do I Determine Which Roger Combination is Right for My Student?
September 17, 2018 Rebekah Cunningham, PhD What are the differences in the Roger portfolio? Which one does my student need?

Is There an Interactive Counseling Tool for Parents to Use with Roger?
August 20, 2018 Rebekah Cunningham, PhD Is there an interactive counseling tool for parents to use with Roger?

How Does Roger Contribute to Incidental Learning?
July 23, 2018 Rebekah Cunningham, PhD How does Roger contribute to incidental learning?

How Can the EasyView Otoblock Help Me Take Deep Canal Impressions?
November 20, 2017 Paul J. Kreimer, MA, CCC-A I fit a lot of RIC and BTE devices and am out of practice when it comes to taking deep canal impressions. What is the EasyView Otoblock and how can it help me take deep canal impressions?

What Does the Phonak Virto B-Titanium Offer in Terms of Performance?
October 16, 2017 Paul J. Kreimer, MA, CCC-A I fit a lot of RIC and BTE hearing aids, but some of my patients insist on a discreet custom option.  I want a small device that is high on performance – what does the Phonak Virto B-Titanium offer in terms of performance?

What are the Benefits of Using Titanium in the Phonak Virto B-Titanium?
September 19, 2017 Paul J. Kreimer, MA, CCC-A What are the benefits of using titanium in the Phonak Virto B-Titanium?

Have There Been Any New Changes to Phonak Sky V, CROS II or Roger Focus?
March 7, 2017 Angela Pelosi Since Phonak Sky V, CROS II and Roger Focus have been available in the market for a while, are there any new changes you have made to them? 

How Does SoundRecover2 Frequency Lowering Technology Work?
August 8, 2016 Angela Pelosi Can you briefly describe how Phonak's new SoundRecover2 frequency lowering technology works?

What Makes Phonak's Sky V Pediatric Portfolio Unique?
June 27, 2016 Angela Pelosi What makes Phonak's new pediatric portfolio, Sky V, different from other pediatric technology?

What are the Key Features of Phonak's Bolero V?
July 13, 2015 Martin Grieder, Bill Dickinson, AuD What are the key features of Phonak’s Bolero V, on the Venture platform, and what products are available in this family?

What is the Best Way to Assess Non-Linear Frequency Compression?
November 3, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A What is the best way to assess non-linear frequency compression (NFC)?

How Long Before a Patient Receives Maximum Benefit from Non-Linear Frequency Compression?
September 29, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A How long will it take for a Patient to Receive Maximum Benefit from Non-Linear Frequency Compression (NFC)?

Does Non-Linear Frequency Compression Improve Listening in Noise?
August 18, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A Does non-linear frequency compression (NFC) improve listening in noise?

Should I Apply Non-linear Frequency Compression for Mild Hearing Losses?
July 7, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A Should I apply non-linear frequency compression (NFC) for mild hearing losses?

Does Non-linear Frequency Compression (NFC) Work for Adults?
May 19, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A Does non-linear frequency compression (NFC) work for adults?

Using FM with Dynamic SoundField System
March 28, 2011 Patrick Henry I work in a school that is getting Dynamic SoundField systems for its classrooms. One of the students there already uses a Phonak FM system. Can her FM system be used with the Dynamic SoundField system?

Who Are Candidates for Nonlinear Frequency Compression?
October 26, 2009 Myriel Nyffeler, PhD Who are candidates for nonlinear frequency compression?

Nonlinear Frequency Compression
January 19, 2009 Diane Hammel, AuD, FAAA Is frequency transposition the same as nonlinear frequency compression? Who can benefit from this type of technology?

Telephones and the MyLink FM System
November 6, 2006 Patrick Henry If I have an in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid with a telephone switch, how would I use the MyLink wireless receiver? What would the cost be, and what components would I need to purchase? Would it work with a switchless telephone amplifier?

Interviews

Phonak Faces of Audiology: Five minutes with Paul Kreimer, Clinical Training Manager at Phonak US
May 20, 2019 Paul J. Kreimer, MA, CCC-A Phonak employs more than 1,000 audiologists worldwide. The global team of audiologists has fit almost 2,000 subjects as part of the product validation process over the last 15 years, and typically works on around 60 studies a year. But there is more to global audiology excellence than just numbers. It’s the people that ultimately make the difference. They make sure that Phonak does not only develop innovative solutions, but – even more importantly – their main task is to ensure that these are translated into real-life user benefits. Their diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, know-how, dedication and passion are the driving force behind the company’s solutions, training and support. This is why Phonak has launched the Faces of Audiology initiative to introduce the people behind the scenes.

Phonak Marvel™: The Science Behind the Multifunctional Marvel
March 4, 2019 Lori Rakita, AuD Lori Rakita, Au.D., Phonak Senior Manager of Clinical Research, shares how the science behind the Audéo™ Marvel is interwoven into the overall needs of the hearing aid wearer — even as those needs change throughout his or her journey.

Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children: Consensus Paper from Phonak International Conference Aims to Improve Standard of Care
November 1, 2017 Anne Marie Tharpe, PhD Interview with Anne Marie Tharpe, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Conference Chair, 2017 Phonak Pediatric Conference

Phonak Launches Pediatric Family-Centered Audiological Care Initiative
June 22, 2017 Kris English, PhD Interview with Kris English PhD, panel chairperson of the Phonak-sponsored Pediatric Family-Centered Audiological Care Initiative, and Professor at the University of Akron/NOAC, Akron, Ohio.

Ready for Success - Phonak Solutions to Support Children with Unilateral Hearing Loss
December 5, 2016 Angela Pelosi Interview with Angela Pelosi, Global Head of Pediatrics, Phonak

Phonak Launches New Belong Platform to the Global Market
September 27, 2016 Martin Grieder Interview with Martin Grieder, Group Vice President Hearing Instruments Marketing

Introducing Roger for Education Portfolio - Setting New Standards in Learning
May 2, 2016 Angela Pelosi Interview with Angela Pelosi, Global Head of Pediatrics, Phonak

Introducing Phonak Sky V - The New Pediatrics Product Portfolio
April 13, 2016 Angela Pelosi Interview with Angela Pelosi, Global Head of Pediatrics, Phonak

Introducing Phonak CROS II, Designed for Better Performance in Noise
June 29, 2015 Bill Dickinson, AuD Interview with Bill Dickinson, AuD

Phonak Bolero V - Features and Benefits
May 4, 2015 Bill Dickinson, AuD, Martin Grieder Interview with Martin Grieder and Bill Dickinson, Phonak

New Study Shows Phonak's Roger Technology Enables People with Hearing Loss to Hear Better than People with Normal Hearing
December 22, 2014 Linda K. Thibodeau, PhD Interview with Linda Thibodeau, PhD

Introducing Phonak Venture: More Processing Power, Reduced Battery Consumption and Better Performance to Address Patient Needs
November 3, 2014 Dr. Thomas Lang, Gavin Buddis Interview with Dr. Thomas Lang, Vice President Product Marketing, and Gavin Buddis, Senior Manager Solutions for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss, Phonak AG

Frequently Asked Questions About SoundRecover
June 2, 2014 Christine Jones, AuD, CCC-A Interview with Christine Jones, AuD

Introducing Lyric 3, Phonak’s Tinnitus Program & Other Practice Development Opportunities
April 21, 2014 Maarten Barmentlo, Bryan Holmes Interview with Maarten Bartmentlo and Bryan Holmes

Introducing Phonak Sky Q and Roger Pen
November 11, 2013 Angela Pelosi, Hans E. Mülder Interview with Angela Pelosi and Hans Mülder, Phonak AG

Interview with Bryan Holmes and Dr. Jacob Johnson
September 16, 2013 Bryan Holmes, Jacob Johnson, MD Topic: Update on Lyric Extended-Wear Hearing Devices

Interview with Bill Dickinson, AuD, Vice President of Audiology, Phonak US
June 17, 2013 Bill Dickinson, AuD Topic: Phonak’s Commitment to Evidence-Based Research

Interview with Maarten Barmentlo, Group Vice President Marketing, Phonak
May 6, 2013 Maarten Barmentlo Topic: Phonak Spring Launch: Quest, Audéo Q, Tinnitus Balance, and Naída Q

Interview with Dr. Hans E. Mülder, Director Marketing and Senior Audiologist at Phonak Communications, Phonak Headquarters, Switzerland
April 8, 2013 Hans E. Mülder Topic: Introducing Roger, a New Wireless Standard

Interview with Nina Kraus, PhD, Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, Northwestern University
February 11, 2013 Nina Kraus, PhD Topic: Assistive Devices Drive Neuroplasticity in Children with Reading Problems - New Research Findings