Hearing Aids from Phonak
Founding: 1947, AG für Elektroakustik in Switzerland Technology Roots: Innovations of AG für Elektroakustik
Historical Highlights:
1950, first portable hearing aid, the Phonak Alpina
1965, Ernst Rihs becomes majority shareholder, renaming the company Phonak AG
1999, the group’s first digital hearing aid, the Phonak Claro
2007, Phonak Holding AG changes its name to Sonova Holding AG
2008, extended wear hearing aids (Lyric) are given FDA approval
2011, Phonak introduces the world’s first waterproof, swimmable sound processor for cochlear implant recipients (Neptune by Advanced Bionics)
2016, the company’s first mainstream lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid (Phonak Audéo B-R)
Other Brand Names in Sonova Holding Group: Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics, AudioNova, and Sennheiser Manufacturer's Warranty: Up to three years Most Recent Innovations: AutoSense OS with artificial intelligence-based machine learning able to identify a sound environment and adjust your listening profile
Processing Technology and Features
Phonak hearing aids offer double the memory and more connectivity possibilities while using low power consumption thanks to their Processing Real-time Intelligent Sound Management (PRISM) chip.
Thirty models of hearing aids and 20 wireless accessories for hearing aids are available from Phonak in order to cover all types and severities of hearing loss. The company was the first to offer universal Bluetooth compatibility and extended-wear Lyric hearing aids.
Better hearing in noisy environments, reduced wind noise, and enhanced phone conversations are all possible thanks to their Binaural VoiceStream Technology™.
Phonak’s ultra-low power motion tri-axial accelerometer makes them easier to use and enhances hearing performance using directionality and noise reduction, SoundRecover2, and Speech Enhancer with lower battery consumption.
Additional Key Features
Motion sensor hearing to focus microphones in the direction of speech
Tap control for answering the phone, playing or pausing media, and accessing voice features
Use two devices simultaneously, with the capacity to connect up to eight Bluetooth devices for selection
Dynamic noise cancellation
Speech enhancer to hear soft, conversational speech in quiet environments
Improved TV or stereo system sound using AirStream technology
Lapel-worn microphone to optimize one-to-one conversations in noise (Phonak PartnerMic™)
Remote hearing aid adjustment and support from your hearing health professional using the myPhonak app
Patient-Focused Hearing Care at the Hearing Center MCC
Prescription-level hearing aids like those made by Phonak are one of the many advanced-technology hearing solutions available to you from the Hearing Center MCC.
However, your personal journey to better hearing is of greater importance to us, regardless of the advanced technology we have available.
Your comprehensive hearing assessment will help us zero in on your unique hearing challenges so we can help you choose among the best solutions to address your specific needs and preferences.
The ongoing, trusted, and personalized care we make available to Pensacola Bay, Gulf Breeze, and the surrounding areas allows you to get the very best performance from your hearing aids so you can enjoy a more active and independent lifestyle.
If you, or someone you know, are struggling with your hearing, contact us today and start your journey to better hearing.
