Phonak Reference Guide
April 2016
Phonak Product Portfolio Overview
The Phonak portfolio is designed to cater to a wide range of users, from first-time users to experienced individuals, and addresses specific needs such as single-sided deafness, cost-consciousness, tinnitus, and pediatrics. The product lines include:
- Phonak Venture: Features models like Phonak Naída V (Power), Phonak Sky V (Pediatric), Phonak Audéo V (RIC), Phonak Bolero V (BTE), and Phonak Virto V (Custom).
- Phonak Quest: Includes basic models such as Phonak Baseo Q and Phonak Tao Q.
Phonak Venture Programs & Features
The Phonak Venture platform offers advanced features and programs:
- Programs: AutoSense OS, AutoSense Sky OS, Comfort in Echo, Speech in Loud Noise, Speech in Car, Music, Comfort in Noise, Calm Situation, Speech in Noise, Speech in Wind, Speech in Loud Noise, Speech in 360°, Acoustic phone.
- Features: EchoBlock, WindBlock, SoundRelax, DuoPhone, FlexControl, FlexVolume, Real Ear Sound, RogerReady (Sky V and Naída V), Roger and directional setting (Sky V and Naída V), SoundRecover2 (Sky V and Naída V), SoundRecover, BroadBandBooster (Naída V), UltraZoom, auto Acclimatization, WhistleBlock, NoiseBlock, Tinnitus Balance noise generator, QuickSync, Channels.
Performance levels (Premium, Advanced, Standard, Essential) are available across different models, with corresponding feature sets.
Phonak Quest Programs & Features
The Phonak Quest platform offers SoundFlow programs and features:
- Programs: Music, Speech in Loud Noise, Comfort in Noise, Calm Situation, Speech in Noise, Everyday Automatic, Speech in Wind.
- Features: StereoZoom, auto ZoomControl, ZoomControl, Acoustic phone, FlexControl, EchoBlock, FlexVolume, Real Ear Sound, WindBlock, SoundRelax, DuoPhone, QuickSync, SoundRecover, auto Acclimatization, UltraZoom, WhistleBlock, NoiseBlock, Channels.
Performance levels (Premium, Advanced, Standard, Essential, Basic) are available across different models.
Color Range
Phonak hearing aids are available in a wide array of colors, including:
- Housing Colors: Beige, Sand Beige, Amber Beige, Sandalwood, Chestnut, Champagne, Silver Gray, Graphite Gray, Velvet Black, Ruby, Petrol, Black, Gray, Taupe, Electric Green, Green, Caribbean Pirate, Yellow, Majesty Purple, Orange, Blue Ocean, Purple, Alpine White, Blue, Lava Red, Transparent, Precious Pink, Pink.
- Faceplate Colors: Tan, Cocoa, Pink, Brown, Black (only for nano).
- Shell Colors: Tan, Cocoa, Pink, Brown, White, Transparent, Red, Blue.
- Ear Hook Colors: Available for Phonak Sky V.
Hearing Aid Styles
Phonak offers various hearing aid styles:
- Phonak Venture:
- Power: Phonak Naída™ V (RIC, SP, UP)
- Pediatric: Phonak Sky™ V (RIC, M, P, SP, UP)
- RIC: Phonak Audéo™ V (10, 312, 312T, 13)
- BTE: Phonak Bolero™ V (M, P, SP)
- Custom: Phonak Virto™ V (nano, 10 NW O, 10 O, 10, 312, 13)
- Phonak Quest:
- Basic: Phonak Baseo™ Q15 (M, P, SP)
- Basic: Phonak Tao™ Q15 (10, 312, 13)
Roger™ Compatibility Guide
Phonak Roger™ technology offers broad compatibility with Phonak hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- Roger Microphones: Roger Touchscreen Mic, Roger Pen, Roger Clip-On Mic, Roger Table Mic, Roger EasyPen.
- Compatibility: Detailed compatibility charts are provided for Roger receivers (Design-integrated, Universal) and various Phonak hearing aid models (Venture, Quest, BTE, RIC, Custom, Pediatric, Power) and cochlear implants (Cochlear, Med-El, Oticon Medical).
Wireless Communication Portfolio Compatibility
Phonak's wireless accessories are compatible with Phonak Venture and Phonak Quest platforms:
- Accessories: Phonak ComPilot Air II, Phonak ComPilot II, Phonak ComPilot, Phonak DECT II, Phonak DECT, Phonak EasyCall II, Phonak EasyCall, Phonak PilotOne II, Phonak PilotOne, iCube II.
- Compatibility: These accessories are compatible with Phonak Venture, Phonak Quest, Phonak TVLink II basestation, Phonak RemoteMic, Phonak RemoteControl App, and Roger X.
Specifications
Detailed specifications are provided for various Phonak hearing aid models, including:
- Phonak Audéo V, Phonak Bolero V, Phonak Baseo Q15: Information on Model, Battery, Push button (Program/Volume), Volume control, Wireless/BVST, Telecoil, IP rating, Roger compatibility, and Max. Gain/MPO.
- Phonak Virto V / Phonak Tao Q15: Details on Model, Battery, Power level, Max. Gain, MPO, Shell style, AOV, Wireless connectivity, and Telecoil.
- Phonak Naída V, Phonak Sky V: Specifications include Model, Battery, Push button (Program/Volume), Volume control, Telecoil, IP rating, Roger compatibility, and Max. Gain/MPO.