Phonak announced new additions to its product lineup that feature highly advanced Lumity technology, which is designed to improve speech understanding in noisy environments. These include the new Audéo L-312, Naída L-SP, and Sky L-M and SP.

With these new additions, Phonak’s Lumity technology offers a comprehensive solution for a wide range of hearing needs, the company says. Lumity also features new connectivity options and personalized control through the myPhonak and myPhonak Junior app. Lumity, equipped with SmartSpeech Technology, has been proven to enhance speech understanding and reduce listening effort 1, 2, 3, 4, 5*.

Audéo L-312

Audéo L-312 introduces a new replaceable battery option to meet the diverse needs of clients while featuring SmartSpeech Technology for improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort. Universal connectivity ensures users can stay connected to the world around them, the company says.

Naída L-SP

The Super Power (SP) version of Naída is the most popular form factor, the company says. Designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe hearing loss, these Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids boast an IP68 rating, ensuring both durability and reliability.

When paired with Roger technology, Naída Lumity presents a formidable combination for better hearing in noisy environments and at a distance, boasting a 61% improvement in speech understanding in group conversations 6**. Functioning like a third ear, Roger microphones help people with hearing loss learn, work, and socialize more easily by transmitting a speaker’s voice directly to the listener’s hearing aids. 

Sky L-M and SP

Sky Lumity, with now the M form factor for infants and the most popular Super Power (SP) version, expands the Phonak Pediatric offering. Recognized with a 2023 Hearing Technology Innovator Award, Sky Lumity is designed for children and teenagers, prioritizing speech understanding in noisy classroom environments. Children who use Sky hearing aids in conjunction with Roger technology experience 34%7 better speech understanding compared to using hearing aids alone, granting them access to an additional 5,300 words per day ***.

The myPhonak Junior app, winner of the Hearing Technology Innovator 2023 award in the Mobile Apps for Hearing Devices category, integrates with a broad selection of Phonak hearing aids. This dedicated pediatric app empowers children and allows parents to monitor wearing time, schedule remote consultations, and set parental controls.

These latest additions to the Phonak Lumity product range are now available to order via licensed hearing care professionals in the U.S.

References:

  1. Appleton, J. (2020). AutoSense OS 4.0 – significantly less listening effort and preferred for speech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News. https://www.phonak.com/evidence
  2. Latzel, M., & Hobi, S. (2022). ActiveVent™ Receiver provides benefit of open and closed acoustics for better speech understanding in noise and naturalness of own voice perception. Phonak Field Study News. https://www.phonak.com/evidence.
  3. Thibodeau L. M. (2020) Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 31(6), 404–411.
  4. Latzel, M., Lesimple, C., & Woodward, J. (2022). New implementation of directional beamforming configurations show improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort. Phonak Field Study News. https://www.phonak.com/evidence
  5. Latzel, M., Lesimple, C., & Woodward, J. (2023). Speech Enhancer significantly reduces listening effort and increases intelligibility for speech from a distance. Phonak Field Study News. https://www.phonak.com/evidence Thibodeau L. M. (2020). Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 31(6), 404–411
  6. Thibodeau L. M. (2020) Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 31(6), 404–411.
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  2. Wolfe, J., Neumann, S., Schafer, E., Towler, W., Miller, S., Dunn, A., Jones, C., Nelson, J. (2021). Evaluation of a Dual Adaptive Remote Microphone System. Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology (JEPRA), Vol. 25, 2021-2027

* For adults with moderate to severe hearing loss

** In loud noise compared to hearing aids alone

*** Benitez-Barrera, C.R, Angley G.P., & Tharpe, A.M. (2018). Remote microphone system use at home: Impact on caregiver talk. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, Vol. 61, 399-409.

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