Phonak Audeo Infinio & Infinio Sphere now comes with DEEPSONIC technology
But what does it do?
Innovating to make a difference
At Phonak, taking on the biggest challenges in hearing care and finding solutions is part of our DNA. For over 75 years, we have pushed the boundaries of technology and driven innovation in hearing technology to change people’s lives. Our sophisticated solutions are more than just hearing devices; they connect people to the world around them. With Phonak Infinio, our newest platform, we are helping people to experience the joy of sound, delivering to them the freedom to embrace life's most meaningful moments.
Phonak Infinio
A revolutionary leap forward in sound clarity and precision. At the heart of Infinio lies groundbreaking technology to produce an unparalleled level of processing power. Our innovative chips -- the ERA and the DEEPSONIC -- are designed to provide an unrivaled hearing experience, enhancing your ability to connect with the world around you. Enjoy crystal clear conversation even in challenging listening environments. What sets Infinio apart?
Spheric Speech Clarity - for clear speech from any direction*
Instant speech separation from noise all around - with an unprecedented 10dB SNR improvement⁸
Connect directly to more Bluetooth® devices than any other hearing aids in the world
*based on SNR results from various directions
The technology behind Infinio
DEEPSONIC
DEEPSONIC, our dedicated AI-chip, allows us to tackle the biggest challenge for consumers by effectively prioritizing speech over noise. Exclusive to Audéo Sphere™ Infinio, it is taking hearing technology to the next level. Spheric Speech Clarity is predicted to provide up to 1.5 times more access to speech cues.* DEEPSONIC produces 53 times more processing power, for a hearing experience like no other.
As you move through different listening environments throughout the day, it is important to have an automatic operating system that can adapt. That’s AutoSense OS.
How it works
Phonak has utilized 24 years of experience in AI and machine learning to deliver AutoSense OS 6.0, an intelligent automatic system that accurately identifies a sound environment of streaming signal and them orchestrates the activation of numberous features accordingly.
The result for the end user is a seamless hearing experience with Phonak Infinio hearing aids, that balance comfort and speech understanding, which does not require any manual adjustment.
What’s new in AutoSense OS 6.0?
With AutoSense 6.0 we extend the offering of features to lower levels so more of your clients can benefit even further.
We have added new programs and features to the 70, 50 and 30 performance levels
SoundRelax is now in the 50 level
Real Ear Sound is now in the 30 level.
Speech in Car has been added to both 70 and 50 level
What does that mean for your clients? It means that the hearing aids can seamlessly adjust to the listening environments that they are in. And it does it automatically for them.
Products that feature AutoSense OS 6.0:
Audéo R Infinio
Audéo Sphere Infinio
Virto Infinio R
Connectivity
In the modern world, having seamless connectivity with the digital world is more than just a nice benefit, it’s a necessity. With Infinio, your clients can enjoy market-leading, universal connectivity, with instant compatibility to iOS and Android smartphones, and other Bluetooth® enabled devices.
Seamless Connection
Clients can effortlessly and instantly shift between acoustic and streaming, ensuring not a beat or a word slips by. And with our powerful new ERA chip, clients can experience uninterrupted hands-free calls and streaming up to 2x the distance[PW1] . Bridge the gap between offline and online and help clients engage in their world, their way.
ERA chip is a true multi-talent.
Auracast is a new alternative to telecoils/loop systems that will allow wearers to tune into publicly broadcast audio - streamed from TVs, information screens, PA systems, and other situations where a loop system would have been used previously.
Why is that important?
In ones digital universe, enjoying seamless connectivity and hassle-free solutions is crucial.
Key Features
Pair up to 8 Bluetooth® devices, with the flexibility to have 2 simultaneously connected
Up to 6 times more wireless transmission power for more stable Bluetooth connection
ERA chip is Auracast™ ready.[PW1]
RogerDirect™ for a seamless connection to Roger™ microphones without additional hardware
Binaural Voice Stream Technology
Enjoy true handsfree phone calls and high quality streamed media
Advanced Audio Distribution profile for high quality audio signals – all on ERA chip.
With Infinio, you're not just providing a hearing solution, but a comprehensive connectivity solution that integrates seamlessly into your clients' digital lives.
Products that feature Connectivity
Audéo R Infinio
Audéo Sphere Infinio
Virto R Infinio
Reliability
What good is a hearing solution if it can’t hold up to the challenges of everyday life? At Phonak, we believe that when a client chooses our hearing solution, it should perform in all situations. Our commitment to durability goes beyond industry standards, setting new benchmarks for ultimate peace of mind.
How it works
Here's a glimpse into our rigorous testing process:
Over 10,000 hours and 135 individual stringent tests
Infinio RIC devices tested well past IP68, ensuring a durable solution
Water-resistant and sweatproof technology is now a standard offer across the whole Phonak RIC Infinio range
Parylene coatings and precision-designed housing with minimal entry points result in extreme protection for prolonged lifespan and consistent performance, for Audéo and CROS devices
Spheric Speech Clarity
Spheric Speech Clarity, enabled by DEEPSONIC, is a groundbreaking technology designed to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments – a key need for people with a hearing loss. It's a key feature of our Audéo Sphere Infinio devices.
How it works
Spheric Speech Clarity is the only feature on the market that delivers significantly improved speech understanding7 thanks to DEEPSONIC, the world‘s first DNN sound processing chip.
Spheric Speech Clarity is able to separate speech from noise to deliver an unprecedented 10dB SNR improvement for clean, clear speech8.
How it works
With Audéo Sphere Infinio and Spheric Speech Clarity, HCPs can confidently meet their clients' number one need - speech understanding in noisy environments. Audéo Sphere Infinio with Spheric Speech clarity delivers a level of clean and clear speech, in any direction, far beyond any existing technology.
Up to 10dB SNR improvement8
Predicted to provide up to 150% more access to speech cues8
Clearer speech allows to focus on what’s relevant
Instant all-around speech understanding regardless of the number of speakers
Significantly improves speech understanding with Spheric Speech Clarity compared to two leading competitor devices7
Clients can navigate even louder environments without an increase in listening effort.7
For a free, no-obligation demonstration or trial, please either "book online" or call 01709437250 to discuss further.
Footnotes
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license.
*Sonova sales data, total Audéo Paradise units sold in October 2020 calculated with business hours 8 hours, 6 days a week, 80% binaural fitting.
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