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104541/08.10 It takes a truly dedicated approach to help children with hearing problems achieve their full potential. That’s why we deliver the solutions and services that professionals and caregivers need to provide children the opportunities they deserve. This is what child-friendly hearing care is all about. www.oticon.com Paediatric Portfolio Living Everyday Adventures Serving children and professionals In the field of paediatrics, Oticon’s ‘People First’ philosophy reflects an ongoing commitment to providing exceptional hearing solutions for children of all ages - plus time-saving tools for professionals. Appreciating that excellent paediatric hearing care goes beyond advanced technology, we also focus on education, support and counselling. We are proud to be part of the team of audiologists, parents and teachers working together to make paediatric hearing care easier for everyone. Meet the new Safari Super Power! The newest member of the Safari family - Safari Super Power – offers a number of unique features specifically designed to help children overcome the challenges of severe to profound hearing loss. Powered by the RISE2TM processing platform, Safari SP provides not only the degree of audibility these children require but also the the quality of audibility and comfort they deserve. Add Amigo FM solutions and the wireless ConnectLine series to the Safari mix, and you have a strong, dedicated portfolio that empowers you to address any hearing loss, age group or price category. That’s what “child-friendly hearing care” is all about! Safari BTE 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safari BTE Power 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safari BTE Super Power 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Agil Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumo DM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo T20/T21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo T10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo T5/R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo FM ear-level receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 14 15 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 Streamer, TV and phone adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Genie - Paediatric Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Paediatric Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Support Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Support Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 OtiLEXIcon Hearing Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . 44 OtiLEXIcon FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tamper-resistant Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safari Practicalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAI/FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paediatric Instrument Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 55 56 58 Overviews Overviews OtiLEXIcon OtiLEXIcon Support Support Genie - Paediatric Fitting Genie - Paediatric Fitting ConnectLine ConnectLine Amigo FM Amigo FM Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Paediatric Hearing Other  Instruments The Safari Family The Safari Family Safari BTE 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safari BTE Power 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safari BTE Super Power 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Safari Family The Safari Family Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments More opportunities to communicate and have fun Children with hearing loss want nothing more than to be able to fit in and have fun with friends – and Oticon ConnectLine solutions offer this opportunity. With easy-to-use Bluetooth accessories for phones, TVs and PCs, children of all ages can chat with friends, listen to music, and watch movies and play computer games with far more ease than before. Genie - Paediatric Fitting Improving speech understanding and localisation With up to 10 kHz bandwidth and unique Spatial Sound quality, Safari instruments improve speech understanding and localisation. Together with the standard Safari features, these help children to forge stronger links to their surroundings, making them more inclined to explore and more able to participate than ever. ConnectLine Helping children realise their full potential Safari paediatric hearing instruments come in three different styles to support any hearing loss from mild to profound; any age group from infant to teen; and any price category. The newest member of the Safari family is the size 13 battery-powered Safari Super Power. This RISE2TM-powered solution makes no trade-offs between gain and high frequency speech information; it delivers both the degree of audibility AND the quality of audibility these children require. Amigo FM The Safari Family Support OtiLEXIcon Overviews 6 Safari Family Safari BTE 312 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 dB HL Safari BTE 900 600 300 Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) 60/126 60/126 60/126 Bandwidth 10 kHz 8 kHz 8 kHz DSL v5.0a and NAL-NL1 P P P Fitting bands 10 8 6 Spatial Sound P P P P Binaural Synchronisation Binaural Processing 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz Safari BTE offers • Natural access to high frequency speech cues • Improved spatial awareness and localisation of sounds • Maximum audibility without manipulation of speech • Visual and audible confirmation that the child’s instruments are working properly • Intuitive and dedicated paediatric fitting mode • Small, cosmetically appealing design • Easy connectivity to phones and other audio sources via the Streamer Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Binaural P P Noise Management TriState TriState Modulation based Wind Noise Protection P P P Adaptive Directionality Multi-band Multi-band Single-band Tri-mode Tri-mode Dual mode P P P 4 4 4 P P P P P P P P P T-coil P P P P P P P P Attractive colors 12 12 12 312 312 312 108 hrs 108 hrs 108 hrs Binaural Program/Volume Coordination Automatic Directionality Autophone Customisable programs LED status indicator Streamer option ConnectLine compatible nEARcom cordless enabled Paediatric Fitting Mode Memory/datalogging FM/DAI compatible Battery size Battery life (typical) P P P P P P Safari Family Safari BTE Power 13 Safari BTE Power 900 600 300 Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) 68/134 68/134 68/134 Bandwidth 10 kHz 8 kHz 8 kHz DSL v5.0a and NAL-NL1 P P P Fitting bands 10 8 6 Spatial Sound P P P P Binaural Synchronisation Binaural Processing Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Binaural P P Noise Management TriState TriState Modulation based Wind Noise Protection P P P Adaptive Directionality Multi-band Multi-band Single-band Tri-mode Tri-mode Dual mode P P P 4 4 4 P P P P T-coil P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Attractive colors 12 12 12 Battery size 13 13 13 186 hrs 186 hrs 186 hrs Binaural Program/Volume Coordination Automatic Directionality Autophone Customisable programs LED status indicator Streamer option ConnectLine compatible nEARcom cordless enabled Paediatric Fitting Mode Memory/datalogging FM/DAI compatible Battery life (typical) -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 dB HL 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz P Safari BTE P offers • Improved HF audibility for mild, moderate and severe hearing losses •E  xtended fitting range •N  atural access to high frequency speech cues • I mproved spatial awareness and localisation of sounds •M  aximum audibility without manipulation of speech •V  isual and audible confirmation that the child’s instruments are working properly • I ntuitive and dedicated paediatric fitting mode •S  mall, cosmetically appealing design •E  asy connectivity to phones and other audio sources via the Streamer 7 8 Safari Family Safari BTE Super Power 13 Safari BTE Super Power -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 dB HL 82/143 82/143 Bandwidth 6,5 kHz 6,5 kHz 6,5 kHz P P P Fitting bands 9 8 6 Speech Guard P P P P P P P P P P TriState TriState Modulation based Binaural Synchronisation 4k 8k Hz Binaural Program Coordination Binaural Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Safari BTE SP offers 300 82/143 Spatial Noise Management 2k 600 Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) DSL v5.0a and NAL-NL1 125 250 500 1k 900 Noise Management •S  mallest, most powerful Super Power with a size 13 battery Wind Noise Protection P P P •H  igh signal fidelity through RISE2TM powered, wireless binaural processing Adaptive Directionality Multi-band Multi-band Single-band Automatic Directionality Tri-mode Tri-mode Dual mode P P P 4 4 4 P P P P P P T-coil P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Attractive colors 12 12 12 Battery size 13 13 13 217 hrs 217 hrs 217 hrs • Maximum audibility without manipulation of speech •F  reedom to have control with the VC wheel’s stand-by switch function Autophone Customisable programs LED status indicator Streamer option ConnectLine compatible •D  ay-long reliability supported by high quality components Power Base & Music Widening • Easy connectivity to phones and other audio sources via the Streamer Paediatric Fitting Mode • Option between moderate or maximum NR nEARcom cordless enabled Memory/datalogging FM/DAI compatible Battery life (typical) Safari Family 9 Paediatric Hearing Other  Instruments ConnectLine Safari isn’t the only paediatric solution in Oticon’s product portfolio. In the high-end performance segment, Oticon Agil intelligently preserves natural spatial and speech cues to help the brain organize and follow sounds in complex listening environments. When design is a priority, Dual Connect meets children’s cosmetic and communication requirements with a cool design and wireless connectivity. When size is important, Dual Mini ensures maximum access to speech and environmental sounds in the smallest possible shell. And for profound losses, Sumo DM offers consistent access to speech across the entire frequency range. 12 13 14 15 17 Amigo FM More quality solutions from Oticon Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Agil Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumo DM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genie - Paediatric Fitting Support OtiLEXIcon Overviews 12 Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Agil Pro Agil Pro* -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) dB HL Micro Mold Power Dome 8k Hz Open Dome Plus Dome 61/125 P 10 kHz Fitting bands 10 10 Speech Guard P P P P P P P P P P TriState TriState Spatial Sound 2.0 4k 61/125 P Bandwidth 2k RITE 10 kHz DSL v5.0a, NAL-NL1 & VAC 125 250 500 1k mini RITE Binaural Synchronisation Binaural Program/Volume Coordination Binaural Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Noise Management Agil Pro offers Wind Noise Protection P P • More energy to cope in complex situations Adaptive Directionality Multiband Multiband Automatic Directionality Tri-mode Tri-mode P P 4 4 P P P P P P P P P P P P 8 7 312 312 120 hrs 100 hrs • The ability to intuitively select sounds of interest • The ability to follow voices and actively participate in conversations • Flexibility, discretion and user friendliness • Get more out of watching TV, using phones and listening to music Autophone Customisable programs LED status indicator Streamer option ConnectLine compatible Power Base & Music Widening nEARcom cordless enabled Memory/datalogging FM/DAI compatible T-coil Attractive colors Battery size Battery life (typical) * Three receiver units with different output performance (Standard, Medium and Power), avilable in various length. Data reflects using Medium receiver units. Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Agil Agil* Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) mini RITE 61/125 RITE 61/125 P P 10 kHz 10 kHz Fitting bands 10 10 Speech Guard P P P P P P TriState TriState DSL v5.0a, NAL-NL1 & VAC Bandwidth Spatial Sound 2.0 Binaural Synchronisation Binaural Program/Volume Coordination Binaural Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Noise Management Wind Noise Protection P P Adaptive Directionality Multiband Multiband Automatic Directionality Tri-mode Tri-mode P P 4 4 P P P P P P P P P P P P 8 7 312 312 120 hrs 100 hrs Autophone Customisable programs LED status indicator Streamer option ConnectLine compatible Power Base & Music Widening nEARcom cordless enabled Memory/datalogging FM/DAI compatible T-coil Attractive colors Battery size Battery life (typical) *T  hree receiver units with different output performance (Standard, Medium and Power), avilable in various length. Data reflects using Medium receiver units. -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 dB HL 125 250 500 1k 2k Micro Mold Power Dome 4k 8k Hz Open Dome Plus Dome Agil offers •T  o take clients closer to the goal of natural hearing •T  o widen the fitting potential • I ncreased fitting flexibility with a unique 3-receiver concept •P  ower users the same unique benefits as every other client •A  dded value with ConnectLine 13 14 Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Dual Connect XW, W, V Dual Connect -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 dB HL Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) Bandwidth VAC/Clarity 2 rationales Micro Mold Power Dome 2k 4k 8k Hz Open Dome Plus Dome Nanocoating P P P P P P P P Binaural Synchronisation Binaural Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 TriState Noise Management • Cosmetically appealing design Wind Noise Protection • More natural sound and less feedback Multi-band Adaptive Directionality Automatic Directionality • Full connectivity and remote function Autophone • Moisture repellent nanocoating to prevent corrosion Streamer option • Two hearing instruments functioning as one central processor • Better localisation of sounds • Full access to extra high frequency speech cues • Easy connectivity to phone and entertainment technology P 6-10 Front Focus Dual Connect offers 8-10 kHz Fitting bands Spatial Sound 125 250 500 1k 58/119 Tri-mode Phonecoil P P P P P P Attractive colors 14 4 customisable programs (with Streamer) ConnectLine compatible Memory/datalogging Battery size Battery life (typical) 312 140 hrs Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Dual Mini m9, m7, m5 Dual Mini Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) Bandwidth VAC/Clarity 2 rationales 58/119 8-10 kHz P Fitting bands 6-10 Nanocoating P Spatial Sound Binaural Synchronisation Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 TriState Noise Management Wind Noise Protection Multi-band Adaptive Directionality Automatic Directionality P P P P Tri-mode Phonecoil P P P Attractive colors 14 Battery size 10 Autophone Memory/datalogging Battery life (typical) 100 hrs -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 dB HL 125 250 500 1k 2k Micro Mold Power Dome 4k 8k Hz Open Dome Plus Dome Dual Mini offers • Small and stylish •M  ore natural sound and less feedback •E  xcellent bandwidth for extended listening environment •M  oisture repellent nanocoating to prevent corrosion •T  wo hearing instruments functioning as one central processor • Natural sense of spaciousness •F  ull access to extra high frequency speech cues • High-tech teenage design 15 16 Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Other Paediatric Hearing Instruments Sumo DM Super Power -10 dB HL 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Sumo DM SuperPower 80 90 100 Gain (dB)/MPO (dB SPL) (Ear Simulator) Bandwidth Fitting bands DSL v5.0 Dynamic Feedback Cancellation LED status indicator TriState Noise Management Marked VC with Stop and Off function FM/DAI compatible Telecoil 3-position program switch (fully programmable) Tamper-resistant VC and battery door 85/144 125 Hz 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 8 P P P P P P P P P 3 Attractive colors 15 Battery life (typical) 120 5 kHz Customisable programs Battery size 110 675 290 hrs Sumo DM offers •H  igh fitting flexibility for precise frequency shaping • Feedback cancellation •V  isual and audible confirmation that the child’s instruments are working properly •C  hild-friendly design and controls •L  ightweight and small case for its category • Robust and reliable •O  ptional interlocking FM ensures connectivity and reduces loss 17 Amigo FM Amigo T20/T21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo T10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo T5/R5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo FM ear-level receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amigo Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genie - Paediatric Fitting Amigo FM – simple and flexible The Amigo FM family offers benefits at every level: • Intuitive and easy to use • Highly reliable • Unique LED indicator confirms that the child is receiving a clear signal • Simple, on-the-spot programming - no need for PCs and extra cables • Discreet receivers that stay in place • Clear, authentic sound quality for optimum speech understanding • Fully compatible with hearing aids, cochlear implants and bone anchored solutions • Robust and built to last ConnectLine Whenever noise, distance and reverberation are present, even the best hearing instruments need an extra, FM boost. Whether it’s in a classroom, living room or leisure centre, Oticon’s Amigo FM system bridges the distance between talker and listener and significantly improves the SNR by sending the signal directly to the child’s ears. 21 22 23 24 25 26 Amigo FM FM solutions made friendly Support OtiLEXIcon Overviews 20 Amigo FM Oticon Amigo makes listening easier wherever noise, distance or reverberation threaten to mask the primary signal. Whereas T20/21 transmitters are designed to improve communication in educational situations, the portable, T10 transmitter is ideal for home use or for leisure activities. Freedom to learn, interact and socialise The compatibility of Amigo solutions offers complete freedom to mix and match. Amigo FM receivers come in different styles - from click-on, ear-level receivers to an attractive, body-worn neck loop receiver – to fit the child’s individual needs. Oticon Amigo’s wide variety of connectivity possibilities Hearing aid with receiver Music device/MP3 Educational/ Teaching T20 /T21 Amigo Arc neckloop receiver PC Educational/ Team teaching T10 Café, dining, friends TV Sports and coaching activities Car Mall, movies with friends, etc. Amigo FM Amigo T20 and T21 On/Off/Mute 2.5 mm microphone jack LED status indicator Protective frame High resolution LCD display Team Teaching Clear entered values Moisture repellent rubber buttons Synchronise receiver/enter “MiniB” USB charge jack 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack Amigo T21 Champion performance in classrooms Imagine a transmitter that’s intuitive, easy to use, and meets all your basic needs. Now imagine something far more advanced, that makes classroom life much easier. Amigo makes all of this possible. Features: • Intuitive menu and user interface • Intelligent voice optimisation and noise management • Robust, moisture repellent design • Exchangeable, rechargeable/Alkaline AA batteries • One touch Team Teaching Amigo T20 Benefits • Minimum programming for instant use • On-the-spot programming, synchronisation and fitting • Tough enough to withstand the roughest treatment • Team Teaching strategy allows a natural overlap of verbal communication with children Accessories • Microphones: Omni directional, directional or boom • Wearing: Belt clip, waist pouch • Skins: 10 colours Colourful skins for all Amigo transmitters Amigo WRP: Wireless Receiver Programmer. Advanced accessory for programming, fitting and synchronising Amigo receivers. 21 22 Amigo FM Amigo T10 On/Off mode switch Charge jack Auxiliary audio input jack Off Omni directional mode Focus mode Super Focus mode External antenna jack Where the student goes, Amigo goes The Amigo T10 is a stylish, lightweight, portable solution which is perfect for use inside and outside school. With four built-in directional microphones Amigo T10 picks up desired speech in noisy surroundings, whether worn by the speaker, handheld by the listener or placed on the table. Features: Table placed: Join the conversation even in noisy situations • Portable size and sleek design • 3 directional modes: Omni directional, Focus and Super Focus mode • Colourful skins • Exchangeable rechargeable/Alkaline AAA batteries Benefits: • Easy to bring anywhere • Exceptional directionality • Significant SNR improvement • Promotes independent FM use Neck-worn by the speaker: Easy short-cut to speech Super Focus 8.5 dB AI-DI Focus 6 dB AI-DI Omni directional Colourful skins for smart personalisation Amigo FM Amigo T5 and R5 Amigo T5 Amigo R5 Amigo T5 with omni directional microphone Essential FM in body-worn solutions Straightforward, reliable and very cost efficient, Amigo body-worn solutions offer clear access to the teacher’s signal, with surprisingly natural sound quality. The Amigo R5 offers multiple connection options to hearing instruments, cochlear implants and bone anchored devices. And via headphones, it also helps children with mild hearing loss or CAPD. Features: Amigo T5 with auxiliary cables • Tamper resistant volume and channel buttons • Exchangeable rechargeable/Alkaline AAA batteries • Colourful covers • Simple and visible controls Benefits: • Tamper resistant for young children with busy fingers • Quick battery replacement • Multiple applications e.g. with induction loop, DAI connection or headphones Listening accessory Benefit Induction loop FM via telecoil in hearing instruments, cochlear implants or bone anchored hearing systems DAI cords Direct audio input to hearing instruments Headphones Useful for unaided children with mild hearing loss or CAPD Amigo R5 with DAI cords Amigo R5 with induction loop Colourful skins lend a personal touch to Amigo transmitters and the Amigo R5. Amigo R5 with headphones 23 24 Amigo FM Amigo FM ear-level receivers Freedom to mix and match Amigo FM solutions are easy to use for teachers and children alike. Being compatible with most manufacturers’ BTEs, Amigo universal receivers are ideal for growing children who regularly upgrade their instruments. Amigo receivers also work with all Amigo transmitters – plus most other brands of transmitters – to make life in the classroom easier. Universal receiver for virtually all BTE instruments. Also works with the Amigo FM-CI adaptor for cochlear implants. Amigo R1 Universal receiver for virtually all BTE instruments. Features a unique push button for channel seek/change. Also works with the Amigo FM-CI adaptor for cochlear implants. Amigo R2 Universal receiver for Oticon Medical “Ponto” bone-anchored sound processors. Offers the same functionality as the Amigo R2. Amigo R2 BA Dedicated receiver for Sumo BTE styles. Offers the same functionality as the Amigo R2. Amigo R7 Amigo R12 Connection Dedicated receiver for Oticon Safari and Agil BTE styles. Push button for on/off and channel seek/change. R1 R2 R2BA R7 R12 Universal 3-pin euro connector Universal 3-pin euro connector Ponto boneanchored systems Sumo BTE styles Safari, Agil BTE styles P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Features Multi-channel Wireless programming Wireless syncronisation Visual LED indicator Channel seek function Program switch Child ID Gold plated pins Tamper-resistant switch option Color options P P P P Silver Silver Silver P Silver P P Multiple Amigo FM Amigo Arc A neckloop receiver students will want to wear The new Amigo Arc is an attractive way to get FM via the telecoil in hearing instruments, cochlear implants or bone anchored hearing systems. Looking more like a small mp3 player than an assistive listening device, Amigo Arc offers connection and discretion in one. The contemporary design and discreet colors offer plenty of flexibility to wear it around the neck or hide it inside one’s shirt. Features • Discreet size and design • Exchangeable coloured shells • Tamper resistant volume and channel buttons • 2 LEDs – FM indicator and battery life • Music bass boost • Lenght of loop comes in 55 and 75 cm • Rechargable battery with long battery life Amigo T21 Benefits: • Resembles other popular electronic devices • Instant visual confirmation of FM integrity • Optional personalisation with exchangeable shells • Elevated sound experience when listening to music Listening accessory Benefit Headphones Useful for unaided children with mild hearing loss or CAPD Auxiliary audio input Easy connection to other audio sources Black Dark red Dark blue White Silver Personalise Amigo Arc with colourful shells – easy to click on and off. Amigo Arc 25 26 Amigo FM Amigo Accessories Accessory overview The Amigo family holds a wide range of accessories to fit the child’s individual needs. R5 Amigo Arc T5 T10 T20 T21 WRP Power Supply Power supply 2-unit power supply 6-unit power supply P Optional Mini USB power supply Rechargeable/Alkaline battery P 2xAAA P Optional P 1x Li-ion 2xAAA 2xAAA P 1xAA P 1xAA P 1xAA Microphones Directional lapel P P P P Optional Optional Optional Optional Boom Optional Optional Optional Optional P Optional Optional Optional P P P P P P Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional P P P Omni directional lapel Miscellaneuous Audio cable 3.5 mm/3.5 mm Audio cable 3.5 mm/dual RCA (Phono) Exchangeable skins/shells Optional Headphones P Optional Optional Monitoring earbuds Induction loop Belt/pocket clip Waist pouch Optional P Optional P P Optional P P P P Optional Optional Optional Amigo eZync: Provides instant walk-by synchronisation of students’ receivers, freeing the teacher from individual synchronisation. Amigo WRP: Wireless Receiver Programmer. Advanced accessory for programming, fitting and synchronising Amigo receivers. Amigo FM-CI Adaptor: Connects Amigo R1 or R2 to cochlear implant models. Microphone options: Omni directional, directional or boom. Amigo FM 27 ConnectLine Streamer, TV and phone adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ConnectLine – connectivity with real-time, hi-fi sound quality Genie - Paediatric Fitting These smart-looking, user-friendly, wireless and Bluetooth accessories are easy to connect to TVs, PCs, mp3 players and telephones. By offering new opportunities to communicate with others – plus a chance to hear better in more situations than ever - ConnectLine helps children function on a more equal footing with their normal-hearing peers. ConnectLine Children discover very early the wonder of movies; computer games, music and mobile phones - but these particular pastimes can put even the most sophisticated instruments to the test. Signals from external audio sources are best received directly and wirelessly; hence the introduction of Oticon ConnectLine series. Support OtiLEXIcon Overviews 30 Connectline ConnectLine for children and teens ConnectLine Streamer ConnectLine Streamer, 35x88 mm With the ConnectLine Streamer, children can use cell phones just as easily as everyone else. Gone are the days of holding the phone at an awkward angle for fear of feedback; with the ConnectLine Streamer accessory for the Safari family, all they have to do is press a button to get the signal sent wirelessly, straight into both Safari instruments. ConnectLine TV ConnectLine TV adaptor Size: 80 mm wide TM The ConnectLine TV adaptor helps children get more out of watching their favorite shows and films. The combination of superior sound quality and zero delay times means they can follow the action at normal volume levels, so family and friends can enjoy it too! ConnectLine Phone ConnectLineTM Phone adaptor Size: 87 mm wide This easy-to-use phone adaptor allows children to answer landline calls at the touch of a button. The Streamer immediately picks up the Bluetooth signal from the ConnectLine phone adaptor and sends it into both ears, effectively turning their Safari instruments into the world’s smallest, hands-free headset. They can also use the Streamer to switch between listening to phone or TV. Colourful skins lend a personal touch to the Streamer Connectline ConnectLine for children and teens Hands-free home phoning A chance to go mobile The ConnecLine Streamer offers a chance to chat with friends on a mobile phone – perhaps for the first time ever! The touch of a button will turn their Safari instruments into a wireless, hands-free headset. With the ConnectLine Phone adaptor children won’t have to hold their landline phone at an awkward angle to avoid feedback; in fact, they won’t have to hold the phone at all. They can get calls sent to straight to their instruments just by pressing a button on their Streamer. Chatting and gaming Hearing more of what they’re watching Children love watching TV. With the ConnectLine TV adaptor they’ll benefit even more, as the soundtrack gets sent clearly, straight to both ears with no delay in transmission. Since children spend lots of time in cyberspace, the ConnectLine Streamer can also interface with a PC for more enjoyable online chatting and gaming. 31 Genie - Paediatric Fitting Genie – Paediatric Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 A paediatric fitting mode to suit your fitting flow The Paediatric Fitting Mode in Genie is the result of considerable research into the needs of children and the best practices of the professionals who fit them. With a flow that provides relevant data at the appropriate juncture, the Paediatric Fitting Mode helps you fit children of any age, with confidence. Genie - Paediatric Fitting Support OtiLEXIcon Overviews 34 Genie - Paediatric Fitting Genie – Paediatric Fitting Personalise your Genie! Use the Paediatric Default Settings to define the age groups you find most appropriate in your work – and define the automatics and volume control settings for each of those age groups. Go to Preferences, Specific Preferences to access this dialog. Overview dialog The first time you fit Safari this Paediatric Settings dialogue will give you an overview of the prescribed settings. During the fitting, an overview dialog of the current setting in the instrument is only one click away. Find the link in the Fitting Step – Control Screen. Entering a new age group When children enter a new age group, as defined in Preferences, Genie will alert you via this dialog. Use the ‘Apply’ button to accept the new age group settings. Genie - Paediatric Fitting Genie – Paediatric Fitting New SPLogram To simplify verification, the new SPLogram in Genie allows you to compare the fit-to-target with results from external real-ear measurement equipment. Integration with Paediatric Counselling tool The Paediatric Counselling tool in Genie automatically imports the child’s audiogram directly into the tool. 35 Support Paediatric Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Support Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Support Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Counselling and Support There is so much more to paediatric fittings than the hearing instruments and fitting software. To help you support children and their families with even greater efficiency, we offer a range of comprehensive, well-illustrated counselling and support tools. Various materials are available – both online and as handouts for you and your clients. Support OtiLEXIcon Overviews 38 Support The Ear Evaluation Paediatric Counselling Learning Language Oticon’s paediatric counselling tool covers the areas important to the parent counselling process. “The Ear” section illustrates how the ear works, what can go wrong and where the different types of hearing loss are located. The “Recommendations” section helps parents to understand the importance of technology and how it can benefit their child in everyday situations. The “Your Child’s Hearing” section offers an interactive audiogram that illustrates the effect of the child’s hearing loss in various situations. Your Child’s Hearing Recommendations Support Support Websites Instructive, supportive websites Oticon offers extensive support site for professionals, parents, relatives and caregivers. While the professional section covers everything from the paediatric portfolio to clinical information and instructional videos, the site for parents and relatives covers hearing loss, solutions and tips on how to help. Also the Otikids site, which is tailored for younger readers, helps children and their parents understand the hearing loss and the benefits of wearing hearing aids. www.oticonchildren.com Website for parents and relatives www.otikids.com Website for children www.oticonpaediatrics.com Website for professionals www.amigofm.com Website about Amigo FM for professionals and end-users 39 40 Support Supporting Caregivers & Children Tailor-made educational materials Oticon offers a wide range of paediatric materials - from guides and workbooks for parents and teachers to educational and activity booklets for children. Finally, brochures, articles and booklets for teenagers and their caregivers have been created to make their journey towards adulthood – and the task of supporting teens on a daily basis - much easier. Guides for caregivers • Parents’ Guide • Family Notebook • Teacher’s Guide • All about FM • Workbook for Parents Books for children • Otto Hears Many Things • Otto Discovers FM • Having Hearing Aids • Otto’s Exercise book • Your Hearing Instruments • Using FM Guides for Teens • Teen identity booklet “So you have a hearing loss...” • Parent/Teen article “Special Considerations for Parents of Teens” • Teacher/Teen article “Tips for Teachers of Teens with Hearing Loss” Other • Otto’s World of Sounds interactive CD OtiLEXIcon OtiLEXIcon Hearing Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . 44 OtiLEXIcon FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 OtiLEXIcon This collection of specialist terms provides insight into Oticon’s sound processing systems and strategies – both for hearing instruments and FM systems. These brief explanations are designed to help you understand and explain exactly how the various features and technologies can be of benefit to your clients. OtiLEXIcon Overviews 44 OtiLEXIcon OtiLEXIcon for hearing instruments Feature Benefit ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows Oticon hearing instruments to apply multi-dimensional, intelligent solutions to complex problems. AI utilises parallel processing to evaluate the incoming signal and apply the optimum combination of settings, based on actual outcomes rather than assumptions. With AI, users can enjoy a signal that is optimised for comfort and speech intelligibility, based on the actual sound environment. AUTOMATICS ‘Automatics’ refers to the management of features such as Directionality and Noise Reduction. Shifts in directional modes or noise management state are implemented when intelligibility and/or listening comfort can be improved without sacrificing audibility of important speech cues based on the sound environment. Children will experience a smooth transition between various directional modes or states of noise management. BANDWIDTH A wide bandwidth (e.g. 8-10 kHz) provides greater access to important speech cues such as /s/ and /z/, and also to cues that aid localisation. BINAURAL COORDINATION Wireless communication between the hearing instruments coordinate volume control adjustments and program changes in a bilateral fitting. BINAURAL SYNCHRONISation The signal reaching each hearing instrument is constantly analysed. When features such as directionality and noise reduction are synchronised between hearing instruments, additional improvements in intelligibility or listening comfort can be obtained. BINAURAL PROCESSING When compression is implemented independently in each hearing instrument, important binaural cues such as interaural level differences can be reduced. Binaural processing allows the hearing instruments to communicate at a high rate of speech and implement compression binaurally. DATALOGGING Hearing instruments equipped with datalogging can collect information regarding how much time a child spends in various sound environments, how often automatic features have been implemented, and daily usage patterns. This data can be viewed graphically in the form of an “Envirogram” through the fitting software. The greater access to speech cues supports the development of speech and language in young children. This makes the instrument easier to use and more pleasant to wear. The potential for disruption of localisation and speech understanding due to asymmetric hearing instrument settings is minimised. Sound quality is more natural. Access to natural cues, such as interaural level differences, help for speech understanding in complex listening environments. This data can provide valuable feedback for counselling purposes and for fine-tuning the fitting. OtiLEXIcon Feature Benefit DYNAMIC FEEDBACK CANCELLATION (DFC) DFC can prevent feedback arising from slow and gradual changes in the feedback path, e.g., a growing ear canal or earmould shift during daily activities. In addition, feedback arising from abrupt changes in the acoustical environment, e.g., parents hugging their child or holding a phone to the ear, can be eliminated. Feedback is eliminated with minimum gain reduction and distortion. This ensures consistent audibility throughout the day as well as good sound quality. DIRECTIONALITY MODE There are three modes of directionality: Surround (Omnidirectional), Split, and Full Directionality. With Split Directionality, the hearing instrument remains in an omnidirectional mode in the low frequencies, directional in the mid-high frequencies. The Split directionality mode is generally used in moderate levels of background noise and helps ensure good sound quality and good audibility of low frequency sounds arriving from the front. As the level of noise increases, a full directional response (directionality at all frequencies) can provide additional improvements in speech intelligibility. DIRECTIONALITY — ADAPTIVE When directionality is implemented automatically, the hearing instrument will shift between an omnidirectional response and a directional response. If the directional response is adaptive in nature, the sensitivity (polar) pattern can change depending on the location of the primary noise source(s). With single band adaptive directionality, the chosen sensitivity pattern is implemented at all frequencies. With multi-band adaptive directionality, different sensitivity patterns can be implemented simultaneously in four separate frequency bands. DIRECTIONALITY ­— AUTOMATIC When automatic directionality is implemented, the hearing instrument automatically shifts between omnidirectional and directional settings depending on the environment. DIRECTIONALITY — FIXED If the directional response is fixed in nature, the sensitivity (polar) pattern of the microphone does not change and is optimised for the best, general-use solution. DSL v5.0a The DSL fitting rationale was developed at the University of Western Ontario and is supported by years of research and clinical experience. DSL v5.0a is the most recent version and is the most widely used prescription when fitting children. Directional benefit can be obtained in lower levels of noise without sacrificing low frequency audibility or sound quality. For high level noise environments, additional benefit can be obtained when full directionality is implemented. By reducing competing noise sources that arrive from the sides and back, directionality helps to improve the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), making it easier for children to understand speech in challenging listening situations. By reducing competing noise sources that arrive from the sides and back, directionality helps to improve the SNR, making it easier for children to understand speech in challenging listening situations. DSL focuses on making speech audible and comfortable in order to maximise the potential for speech, language, and communication skill development in children. 45 46 OtiLEXIcon OtiLEXIcon for hearing instruments Feature EARSTREAM The fully integrated wireless technology creates a Body Area Network around the head and torso of the user. Devices within this “bubble” can communicate at a high rate of speed with minimal power consumption. Functionally, this technology allows the hearing instruments to rapidly share information so binaural processing can be implemented. Communication with other devices, such as Streamer, is also possible. Floating Linear Gain Floating Linear Gain is our new approach to Wide Dynamic Range Compression. In stable acoustic environments gain adjustments are gradual; hence the resulting signal more closely matches the original. When changes in levels exceed a certain limit, fast time constants are applied to accommodate the amplitude change. As the signal levels off, gain plateaus as slow time constants are applied. The system also responds instantaneously to rapidly-occurring sounds for transient protection. FM System In basic terms, an FM system consists of a microphone, transmitter and receiver. A target signal, such as a teacher’s voice, can be sent directly to the listener using FM radio waves. FM is a proven technology for environments such as a classroom where distance and background noise can reduce the effectiveness of hearing instruments alone. Dedicated and universal FM receivers can be attached to most hearing instruments or the FM signal can be received through induction or DAI (See more details under OtiLEXIcon for FM). LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) This light indicates that the hearing device is ON and the battery is functioning. Additional functionality of the Visual Indicator may include flashing for Power-up, preferred VC level and program selection. NOISE MANAGEMENT Oticon’s modulation-based noise management system uses a speechweighted approach where channel specific gain reduction is implemented only when important speech cues will not be lost. The goal is to provide increased listening comfort without sacrificing intelligibility. NOISE Reduction –MODERATE AND MAXIMUM For BTE SP styles, two levels of noise reduction (NR) can be prescribed in Genie; Moderate and Maximum. Moderate is default and resembles the level of NR applied for other styles. Maximum prescribes up to 3 dB more attenuation than Moderate. Benefit Users are presented with a more natural signal and can have wireless access to various audio devices through Streamer. Floating Linear Gain will provide maximal audibility as well as speech recognition without the distortion typically encountered in WDRC systems. It also protects the child against transient sounds – without compromising sound quality. By effectively reducing the distance between the teacher and student or between parent and child, FM systems can provide a substantial increase in SNR and dramatic improvements in speech understanding. This light lets parents, teachers and other caregivers know that the child is receiving consistent amplification. Improves listening comfort in noise without removing the speech cues that the child needs to hear. For children with severe to profound hearing loss, the adverse effect of noise is more pronounced than for milder losses. When required, Maximum Noise Reduction can provide more comfort in noisy environments. OtiLEXIcon Feature Benefit SPATIAL NOISE MANAGEMENT Spatial Noise Management is a part of the automatic feature set in the instrument. Under conditions in which the SNR is measured as being significantly better in one of the two hearing instruments, an increase of the noise reduction at the noisy ear suppresses the competition in the ear with the poorer signal conditions. This approach supports the natural cognitive function of selecting where to listen: In this case, selecting the ear with the more robust signal. SPATIAL SOUND Spatial Sound is a global term that refers to the combined benefit the user receives by combining the binaural processes outlined above (e.g., coordinated automatics, coordinated compression) and extended bandwidth. SPeEch Guard Floating Linear Gain is the core of Speech Guard. It maintains signal fidelity and preserves speech dynamics and speech patterns and responds instantaneously to sudden changing sound. STREAMER As an optional accessory the Streamer uses Bluetooth and EarStream technologies to provide wireless connection to communication and audio devices. At the push of a button, children have a hands-free connection between their hearing instruments and Bluetooth enabled phones and mp3 players. Bluetooth adapters or hardwired connections can be used with non-Bluetooth devices. TRISTATE NOISE MANAGEMENT TriState noise management takes more traditional modulation based analysis to a higher level. By using synchrony detection, the system is able to look for speech patterns across channels. Functionally, the result is greater preservation of speech cues in greater levels of background noise. Three overall states are employed: 1) Speech only (no gain reductions applied), 2) Speech in noise (gain reduction only in channels dominated by noise), 3) Noise only (slightly more aggressive noise reduction since comfort, not intelligibility, is the greater issue). WIND NOISE PROTECTION Wind Noise Protection is a part of the automatic feature set in the instrument. When the environmental detectors identify wind, omni-directional microphone (Surround mode) will be enabled in the instrument and maximum attenuation by the noise management system will be allowed. Spatial Sound provides the child with a more natural soundscape. Localisation becomes easier and the listener has a better sense of the spatial relationship between the target signal and competing sounds. This helps to improve speech understanding in complex environments. Speech Guard gives children with severe to profound hearing loss a clear and consistent speech input in order for their auditory system to mature. Streamer helps level the playing field by allowing children with hearing loss to connect to the same types of gadgets as their normal hearing peers. When children are listening to speech in noise, speech intelligibility is never compromised. Conversely, if only noise is present, listening comfort is ensured, no matter how loud the listening environment. Wind Noise Protection improves listening comfort in windy weather conditions. 47 48 OtiLEXIcon OtiLEXIcon for FM Feature Auxiliary (AUX) input A jack input to connect audio sources to the transmitter, requiring an AUX cord with a 3.5mm plug at each end. Body-worn FM receiver An alternative to ear-level receivers, body-worn FM receivers are designed to be worn in a pocket or pouch, clipped onto a belt or worn around the neck. Channel seek A feature allowing Amigo receivers to search for and synchronise to the transmitting FM channel, via a small push-button on the bottom of the R2/R2 BA/R7/R12 receivers. Can be disabled if needed. Channel Wizard A feature in Amigo T20 and T21 and WRP devices, which scans the room for interference-free FM channels. Selects the best channel combinations for primary and team teaching channels without requiring the presence of a complete Amigo system (transmitter, receiver, hearing instrument). DAI Direct audio input between the hearing instrument and an audio device using a DAI cord (monaural or binaural) and hearing instrument- specific audio shoe. The euro-plug of the DAI cord plugs into the audio shoe, coupled to the hearing instrument, while the other end plugs into the audio source (body-worn FM receiver, PCs or mp3 players, etc.). Benefit Connects TV, computer or music sources to Amigo transmitters. The signal is transmitted to the FM receiver. Cost effective because a single receiver can serve both ears. Larger components are less likely to get lost; allow easy access to controls, and offer multiple connection options e.g. induction loop, headphones and DAI cords. Headphones are ideal for children with mild or unilateral hearing loss that don’t use hearing instruments; also for those with CAPD. Allows independent synchronisation to Amigo and most other manufacturers’ transmitters. Eliminates the need for personal interaction between student and teacher for channel synchronisation. Fast and easy way to pinpoint optimal channels for FM usage within a room. The Channel Wizard scans all available channels and compiles a list of those with the least amount of interference for use within that room. Time saving and efficient channel management, plus troubleshoots for channels with interference. Sends the sound from a variety of external devices, directly to the hearing instrument via dependable wired connection. Eliminates need for children to remove their instruments and put on non-amplified, standard headphones for listening. OtiLEXIcon Feature Dedicated FM Receiver An FM receiver made to attach directly onto specific hearing instruments; not a universal application. Directional microphone A type of lapel-worn microphone that has two sound inlets used with an FM transmitter. Directionality offers greater sensitivity to sounds coming from one direction. Dynamic Range Optimisation (DRO) A Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature present in Amigo T20/ T21 transmitters. Dynamic Range Optimisation automatically adjusts the system sensitivity at the transmitter level to deliver a consistent speech signal to the hearing instrument (via the FM receiver) at 74 dB SPL. When the DSP function is disabled, this feature is not available. Ear level FM receiver A small FM receiver designed to attach to a BTE instrument. eZync Amigo eZync is an automatic channel synchroniser that can be mounted on a wall or table. When students pass by, eZync automatically synchronises their Amigo ear-level receivers to the teacher’s transmitting channel. FM adaptor/FM Shoe/FM boot Small adaptor used to connect universal ear-level FM receivers to BTE hearing instruments. Every instrument has a corresponding adaptor from the hearing instrument manufacturer. FM-CI adaptor A small, battery-powered FM adaptor that allows connection between universal FM receivers and cochlear implants. Induction loop/neckloop An interface between the hearing instrument and a body-worn FM receiver. Turns the FM signal into an induction signal that can be picked up by a telecoil. Benefit No FM adaptor needed. The system is smaller and more cosmetically appealing than a universal receiver with an FM adaptor. Reduces the input level of environmental sounds around the speaker. By enhancing the speaker’s voice compared to the background sounds, a directional microphone can improve the SNR. Corrects for variable microphone placement and varying voice input levels. Produces a consistent signal level and avoids hearing instrument saturation. Ear-level solutions are less cumbersome and more discreet than body-worn receivers. Amigo eZync saves precious time, as the students can go straight to their seat knowing they are on the right channel, without having to personally interact with the teacher for synchronisation. This is particularly useful in schools where lots of children are using Amigo FM in different classrooms. Allows virtually any BTE hearing instrument to receive an FM signal. The Amigo FM-CI adaptor fits Amigo R1 or R2 receivers; cochlear implants processors can be connected via the designated CI-cord. Allows FM access through any hearing instrument, cochlear implant or bone anchored hearing system with a telecoil. 49 50 OtiLEXIcon OtiLEXIcon for FM Feature Light Emitting Diode (LED) This light indicates that the FM system is on, set to the right channel, and that the battery is functioning. Additional functionality can include blinking to confirm data transfer. Omni directional microphone Picks up the sound from all directions. A type of lapel-worn microphone with a single sound inlet, for use with an FM transmitter. An omni directional microphone offers equal sensitivity to sounds coming from all directions. Open systems Refers to FM devices that are designed to be flexible enough to work with other manufacturers’ FM systems. Program switch 3-position switch on ear-level receivers, used to determine the mode of operation: HA+FM, FM only and FM off. Receiver gain Refers to dB SPL gain setting of the FM receiver. Sleep mode A feature present in all Amigo ear-level receivers, plus Amigo Arc. In the Amigo R12, standby mode is entered after 7 seconds of zero FM signal. Every 5 seconds it wakes up and searches for a signal. If no signal is detected after 90 minutes, it turns off. SNR Signal-to-Noise-Ratio. The difference, in decibels, between the level of the target signal (speech) and the level of interfering noise (accidental or intentional). Benefit The LED lets parents and teachers know that the child is receiving a good, clean FM signal without needing to remove the hearing instrument and involve the child. Minimises variations in input level when a teacher moves their head while talking. Offers complete freedom to mix and match transmitters and receivers of identical and different brands. It is recommended to choose HA+FM as default. Only in special situations is “FM only” preferable. Ensures the FM system delivers a transparent output to the hearing instrument. Conserves battery power. The FM advantage of minimum +10 dB SPL ensures that the listener receives a signal in which speech is prioritised over noise. OtiLEXIcon Feature Static Noise Avoidance A DSP feature in Amigo T20/T21 transmitters, which reduces steady state noise (projectors, fans, etc.) that could interfere with speech intelligibility. Activates when the input level of static noise exceeds 65 dB SPL. Synchronisation Refers to the action via the transmitter of wirelessly changing the channel on the FM receiver to match that of the FM transmitter. Can be accomplished at the touch of a button when the transmitter and receiver are within 8-24 inches of each other. Team Teaching (TT) This allows two people to teach with a simultaneous verbal overlap. The T21 acts both as a primary transmitter to the child’s FM receiver as well as a receiver/transmitter of a signal from a secondary transmitter operating on a different channel. The T21 plus an additional transmitter are needed for this function. Transparency A condition in which equal inputs to the wireless and local micro-phone generate equal outputs from the hearing instrument. Transparency in an ear-level FM system is attained when inputs of 65 dB SPL to the wireless and hearing instrument microphones produce equal outputs from the hearing instrument. Universal FM receiver An FM receiver with a 3-pin euro connector that plugs into any BTE FM adaptor. Verification Real–ear or coupler measurement to ensure that appropriate levels of FM gain and output are achieved. The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) recommends verification of ear-level FM systems. Voice Priority Processing (VPP) An intelligent DSP feature in Amigo T20 and T21 transmitters that prioritises voice over noise before transmitting the signal to the child. VPP incorporates Static Noise Avoidance, Dynamic Range Optimisation, and Auto Mute features. WRP A Wireless Receiver Programmer offers a smart way of programming the FM receiver, i.e. setting the channel, changing the gain level and assigning left/right ear. Benefit Amigo cleans up the signal at the level of the transmitter, maintains speech priority, and reduces the risk of driving the hearing instrument into saturation. The DSP in Amigo can determine whether speech is present or not. If it is, the overall noise level is reduced by 4 dB. If it is not, noise is reduced by up to 8 dB. Channels can be changed instantly between transmitter and receiver. This is useful when children are using classrooms with different channels. The student using the FM receiver gains access to two talkers, without the risk of interference from other transmitters. Amigo’s Team Teaching strategy allows natural conversational overlap and offers a consistent way of communicating and interacting with children. Ensures a consistent SNR between the FM microphone and the environmental microphone on the hearing instrument. Maintains appropriate FM gain settings. Can be used on any hearing instrument that accepts an FM adaptor interface. Ensures that the appropriate amount of gain is applied, and that speech remains audible over a range of input levels. By applying VPP to the speech signal at the transmitter end, a cleaner, less noisy signal can be delivered to the child’s FM receiver, regardless of the brand. And by reducing the need for compression, VPP produces more natural sound quality. Offers programming and fitting from the palm of your hand. No PC or software is needed. 51 Accessory Overviews Tamper-resistant Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safari Practicalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAI/FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paediatric Instrument Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 55 56 58 Accessory Overview This section offers an overview of the entire Oticon product portfolio, including tamperresistant paediatric accessories. You can also find helpful instructions on how to change hooks and attach Amigo FM receivers here. Overviews 54 Overview Tamper-resistant Accessory Overview Instruments Safari BTE 312 Agil RITE Safari BTE 13 Power Safari BTE Super Power Agil mini RITE Dual Sumo DM Battery door instructions Program/Volume switch Insert the end of a small slot screwdriver or similar object into the tamperresistant screw on the battery door. Turn to the right to lock, and to the left to unlock. A multi- function toggle switch controls both volume and programs. Both functions can be disabled in the Genie fitting software. Insert the included Multi-tool into the slot by the battery door and push up. A multi- function toggle switch controls both volume and programs. Both functions can be disabled in the Genie fitting software. Insert the included Multi-tool into the slot by the battery door and push up. A push button switch between programs. An analogue VC wheel adjust the volume. Both functions can be disabled in the Genie fitting software. Insert the included Multi-tool into the slot by the battery door and push up. A multi-funktion button controls both volume and programs. Note: Volume control is only available in a bilateral fitting. Both functions can be disabled in the Genie fitting software. No tamper-resistant battery door is available. Dual has no volume control or program button. Both functions can be controlled through a multi-purpose button on the Streamer – this applies for Dual Connect models only. To remove the battery from a tamper-resistant battery door, first open the battery door. Insert the end of a ballpoint pen or similar object into the small recess in the corner. Push the battery with the ballpoint until it pops up. A marked program switch let’s you choose between 3 programs. A VC wheel with markings controls the volume. Both functions can be disabled in the Genie fitting software. A tamper-resistant battery door is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with developmental delays/ cognitive disabilities.These doors are standard with Safari BTEs; they must be requested for Sumo. Overview Safari Practicalities Attaching FM receivers Changing hooks Safari instruments can use dedicated or universal Amigo receivers (with FM9 adaptor). The dedicated Amigo R12 receiver is available in 13 colours to match Safari instruments. All Safari SP instruments are shipped with both damped and undamped as well as paediatric and adult earhooks. It’s easy to change the earhook as shown below, using the tool supplied. Be careful not to push the retention pin completely out when removing the hook. To attach either a dedicated receiver or FM9 adaptor, open the battery door, then slide the receiver (or adaptor) into the slot at the bottom of the instrument. To make it tamper-resistant, follow the specific battery door instructions. Be sure to hold the earhook firmly with one hand when removing the earmould tubing gently with the other hand. 55 56 Support Oticon Hearing Instruments and DAI/FM Overview DAI Adaptor Hearing Instruments BTE Styles Low Level Input Bodyworn FM solutions e.g. Amigo R5 High Level Input TV, stereo, MP3 player, CD player, Computer AP 900 399-50-520-08 Grey FM Adaptor FM receiver Modes of operation Adaptor for Amigo receivers and other ear-level receivers Universal and dedicated Amigo receivers Default modes of operation when using DAI adaptors and FM receivers FM 9 399-50-590-00 Transparent Amigo R1* Silver Automatically adds 2 programs to the hearing instrument**: - DAI/FM + HA (default) - DAI/FM only FM 9 399-50-590-00 Transparent Oticon Agil family Oticon Safari family Amigo R2* Silver or = HA + FM receiver = HA only/FM off Amigo R12 13 colours (All BTE styles except mini RITE) AP 700 399-50-900-08 Amigo Arc 5 colours Via telecoil FM 7 Amigo R1 399-50-920-02 Silver Hearing instrument positions***: Grey Grey FM 7 Amigo R2 399-50-920-02 Silver Grey Amigo R7 Silver Amigo Arc 5 colours Oticon Sumo family Amigo R1/R2 switch positions: 1 = HA only - M 2 = HA + FM - MT 3 = FM only - T Amigo R7 switch positions: = FM ON = FM OFF Amigo R1/R2 switch positions: or = HA + FM receiver = HA only/FM off Via telecoil Input levels are set manually FM-CI Cochlear implant adaptor Amigo R1 Silver See Amigo CI compatibility guides 140-08-110-00 Amigo R2 Silver CI processors from various manufacturers Amigo Arc 5 colours www.amigofm.com Via telecoil *On 312 battery style, the LED on Amigo R1/R2 must be set to blink. **If only one program is active: DAI/FM + HA (default) or DAI/FM only - No program beeps available. ***Other configurations are possible using Genie. Support Gain/MPO Ear Simulator Gain/MPO 2cc coupler Fitting range Fitting Rationales Safari 900 Super Power 82/143 78/139 110 dB Safari 600 Super Power 82/143 78/139 110 dB Safari 300 Super Power 82/143 78/139 110 dB Safari 900 Power 68/134 61/127 95 dB Safari 600 Power 68/134 61/127 95 dB Safari 300 Power 68/134 61/127 95 dB Safari 900 60/126 51/115 80 dB Safari 600 60/126 51/115 80 dB DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 8 8,000 Safari 300 60/126 51/115 80 dB DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 6 8,000 Agil Pro 61/125* 50/114* 100 dB (Power) DSL 5.0a Agil 61/125* 50/114* 100 dB (Power) Dual XW 58/119 47/108 Dual W 58/119 Dual V DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 Fitting bands Bandwidth 9 6,500 Only Progam Button 8 6,500 Only Progam Button 6 6,500 Only Progam Button 10 8 8,000 6 8,000 10 Binaural Coordination Binaural Synchronisation Binaural Processing 57 Speech Spatial Noise DirectionGuard Manageality ment P P P P Multiband Adaptive Multiband Adaptive P Adaptive P P P Multiband Adaptive P Multiband Adaptive Adaptive P P P Multiband Adaptive P Multiband Adaptive Adaptive 10 P P P P P DSL 5.0a NAL-NL 1 10 P 75 dB (Micro Mold) Clarity 2 & 5/VAC 10 P P P Multiband Adaptive 47/108 75 dB (Micro Mold) Clarity 2 & 5/VAC 8 8,000 P P Multiband Adaptive 58/119 47/108 75 dB (Micro Mold) Clarity 2 & 3/VAC 6 8,000 P Adaptive Dual m9 58/119 47/108 75 dB (Micro Mold) Clarity 2 & 5/VAC 10 Dual m7 58/119 47/108 75 dB (Micro Mold) Clarity 2 & 5/VAC 8 8,000 Multiband Adaptive Dual m5 58/119 47/108 75 dB (Micro Mold) Clarity 2 & 3/VAC 6 8,000 Adaptive Sumo DM 85/144 82/140 120 dB 8 5,000 Directionality modes Multiband Adaptive Directionality Surround Split Full NAL-NL 1 DSL 5.0 4/DSEsp Binaural Multiband Adaptive Directionality P Binaural Multiband Adaptive Multiband Adaptive Noise management Modulation Based No noise Noise TriState w/Voice Finder TriState w/Voice Finder Speech Noise Speech in noise Binaural TriState w/Voice Finder Paediatric Instrument Overview Directionality Modes Noise Management Feedback Management 2 Data logging FM/DAI Telecoil Autophone P P P P ConnectLine enabeled nEARcom wireless fitting Program access P Progam Button [+] Wheel with mute 13 P P Progam Button Wheel with mute 13 P 2 P P P P P Progam Button Wheel with mute 13 P P P P P P Toggle Toggle 13 P 2 P P P P P Toggle Toggle 13 P 2 P P P P P Toggle Toggle 13 P P P P P P Toggle Toggle 312 P 2 P P P P P Toggle Toggle 312 P 2 P P P P P Toggle Toggle 312 P 2 P P P P [+] P Program Button/ Toggle Button/ Toggle 312 2 P P P P [+] P Program Button/ Toggle Button**/ Toggle 312 2 P P P Streamer 312 2 P P P Streamer 312 2 P P P Streamer 312 2 P P 10 2 P P 10 2 P P 10 3-position P P Feedback management Binaural Coordination: Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Paediatric hook P P P P 2 Dynamic Feedback Cancellation Battery size 2 2 22 VC type 2 Binaural Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 Binaural VC Binaural push button operation Binaural phone operation Wheel with on/off Binaural Synchronisation: Binaural Directionality Binaural Noise Management * Receiver unit: Medium 675 P Binaural Processing: Spatial Sound Compression ** Only bilateral fittings