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Advanced wireless technology helps to listen to speech from both sides
Kitchener, ONTARIO -- Unitron Hearing, a manufacturer of easy-to-use
digital hearing solutions, introduced today WiFi Mic, a new, innovative
digital system that uses advanced wireless technology to address the
specific concerns of asymmetrical hearing loss, with the most desirable
digital features and options to ensure high client satisfaction.
The newest addition to Unitron Hearing’s digital accessories, WiFi Mic, is
a flexible hearing solution offering the added benefits and features of
advanced digital hearing instruments. Available as either a Digital
Wireless CROS or Digital Wireless BiCROS, the system solves the challenges
of asymmetrical hearing loss by transmitting sounds originating on the
side of the unaidable ear to the other hearing ear. Even clients with a
hearing loss can benefit from WiFi Mic, which amplifies and transmits
speech and other desirable sounds to the working ear.
Using an advanced, wireless microphone and receiver, WiFi Mic Digital
Wireless CROS employs Contralateral Routing of Signal. Sounds are
processed and transmitted using radio frequency from a wireless microphone
on the nonhearing ear to a wireless receiver on the hearing ear. In the
case of WiFi Mic Digital Wireless BiCROS or Bilateral Contralateral
Routing of Signal, sounds are processed and transmitted using radio
frequency from a wireless microphone on the nonhearing ear to a wireless
receiver on the hearing ear. The wireless receiver communicates to the
hearing aid, which amplifies the sounds to compensate for the hearing
loss.
WiFi Mic responds to the need for a more discreet, streamlined solution
that can accommodate different listening needs. Traditional wired systems
can be cumbersome and confining. With WiFi Mic, remote microphones mean no
wires and a more discreet solution. For clients with bilateral hearing
loss, WiFi Mic lets them choose when they want to engage BiCROS and when
they require the added benefits of noise reduction, directional
microphones or feedback management.
“Over seven million North Americans experience unilateral hearing loss,”
commented Michael Jones, President and CEO. “This poses great listening
challenges when most of our daily situations demand that we hear equally
on both sides. Unitron Hearing is very excited to offer this wireless
system as a practical solution to address this unique need.”
Unifit™ for WiFi Mic offers support resources ensuring an accurate,
customized fit. Animated fitting-friendly resources address common
concerns and questions and Unifit’s intuitive interface makes selection
and customization easier.
WiFi Mic will be available in North America for both the Liaison™ and
Unison™ product families. More information on WiFi Mic is available on the
Unitron Hearing web site at
www.unitronhearing.com
About Unitron Hearing
Unitron Hearing is a global provider of digital hearing solutions. Founded
in 1965, the company is committed to solving the everyday problems of
people with hearing loss by designing easy-to-use digital hearing
instruments. Based in Kitchener, Canada, with operating centers in Canada,
China, France, Germany, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the United
States, Unitron Hearing serves customers in more than 70 countries
worldwide. For more information, visit
www.unitronhearing.com |
