Hearing Aids by Sonic
Founding: Dr. Thomas Stockham, Dr. Douglas Chabries, and Dr. Carver Mead in Utah in 1991 as Sonix Technologies, Inc. Technology Roots:
Thomas Stockham, a pioneer of digital recording, a master of digitizing and processing sound
Douglas Chabries designed Navy sonar systems and developed algorithms that simulated how the human ear and brain process sound
Carver Mead is the father of microelectronics; he reduced a bench-top prototype to a single tiny chip
Historical Highlights:
1996,Sonix changed its name to Sonic Innovations Inc.
1998, first Sonic hearing aid produced using the Natura computer chip
2000, noise-reduction innovation
2002, release of the "Adesso" instant-fit hearing aid
2010, Sonic merges with Demant A/S Group
Other Brand Names in Demant A/S Group: Bernafon, Oticon, and Phillips Manufacturer's Warranty: Two years Most Recent Innovations: Radiant Processor
Processing Technology and Features
Sonic’s 4S philosophy: Sound that is natural, Speech understanding in noise, Simplicity in everything they do, and Style that stands out are features of hearing aids produced by Sonic.
Sonic launched their brand with digital signal processing (DSP) technology in place. Building upon this established technology, Sonic developed the Natura computer chip, which helped hearing aid wearers distinguish between conversations and background noise using nine-channel, digital processing.
A major advantage of Sonic hearing aids is in the fitting process that allows your hearing care provider to program in half-octave increments, making it possible for Sonic hearing aid wearers to enjoy a higher level of sound clarity that meets their user-specific hearing loss challenges.
Additional Key Features
Choice of all hearing aid styles, including Mini BTE
Learning capability
Preset sound profiles
Directional mics
Digital noise reduction
Digital feedback reduction
Bluetooth and internet connectivity
Telecoil
Tinnitus maskers
Wind noise reduction
SoundLink Connect for feedback of your hearing aid experience for real-time fitting, programming, and adjustment support from wherever you happen to be
Patient-Focused Hearing Aid Repair by the Hearing Center MCC
At the Hearing Center MCC, we recognize the valuable benefits prescription hearing aids provide for the individuals who use them, so you can count on us for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair support for Sonic hearing aids as well as those from Oticon, Beltone, Rexton, and more.
However, your personal journey to better hearing is of greater importance to us, regardless of the advanced technology we have available. Along with hearing aid repair, we provide comprehensive hearing assessments to help us zero in on your unique hearing challenges in order to choose the solutions that best 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.
