Hearing Aids, The Oticon Alta2 Pro Range

Oticon are one of the premium hearing aid suppliers that we use here in Worcester. They have been focused on delivering amplification that is as natural as possible over the last few years in order that they can best present sound to the brain. This focus has been called Brainhearing technology. In essence they believe that the best route to better hearing is to focus on delivering a solution designed for the brain to easily recognise. They also process sounds in such a way that they take advantage of the Brain’s natural abilities. They have just released their latest Brainhearing technology.

Alta2 Pro Hearing Aids

Oticon’s Most Advanced Premium Solution

Alta2 Pro is the premium full line hearing aid range from Oticon, it is built on Oticon’s most advanced technology and it delivers it’s finest listening performance. Packed with a range of break through features which combine to give you enhanced sound quality, reducing the amount of

effort it takes to listen and understand. The Alta2 Pro hearing aids are currently the best hearing aid Oticon has ever offered. Alta2 Pro comes in a wide range of custom,  Behind The Ear (BTE) and Receiver In The Ear (RITE) styles with colour options that ensure the Alta2 Pro will suit all individual taste.

This is the premium hearing aid in Oticon’s range which uses their new Inium Sense processing chip. This Pro model is a higher specification than the Alta2 and is suitable for more demanding listening environments.

The new design RITE  and the Invisible In the Canal (IIC) the so called hidden hearing styles will change how you think about hearing aids. They are smaller, more discrete and more beautiful than ever. You will forget you are wearing them because they are so comfortable. The Alta2 Pro is available in a range of colours and fitting options, these include;

Invisible In Canal (IIC), Completely In Canal (CIC), In The Canal (ITC), In The Ear (ITE) Design Receiver In The Ear (designRITE) Mini Receiver In Ear (miniRITE), Receiver In The Ear (RITE), Mini Behind The Ear (miniBTE) and Behind The Ear (BTE)

The ITC, ITE, RITE and BTE fittings are available with a telecoil whilst the RITE, miniBTE and BTE fittings also have a volume control.

Main features

16 Channels Controlled By 10 Bands

The more bands a hearing aid has the better it can fine tune the channels to amplify and clarify sounds and speech. These work with the other programs to ensure a better listening experience.

Noise Reduction

This feature reduces the level of background noise without affecting the volume of speech around you, giving you better clarity when having conversations in noisy places. If you have problems in noise, this type of feature is ideal for you.

Wind Noise Reduction

This program recognises and reduces the sound of wind, making it easier to hear speech when you are outside. An ideal feature if you are active in the outdoors, take walks or like to play golf.

Spatial Sound Premium

Spatial Sound is based on a binaural wireless system. By preserving the natural characteristics of the signal from both ears simultaneously, this technology assists the brain in the process of organising, selecting and following sounds, resulting in easier access to speech in noise. This is the core of the system, it tries to ensure that sound is presented normally so the power of the brain’s natural abilities can be used.

Binural Synchronisation

Noise reduction and directionality are automatically aligned in both ears, creating consistent sound reception. This allows the most natural sound quality and ensures the hearing aids work as a pair.

BrainHearing Technology

This program uses Binaural Processing and Binaural Synchronisation to allow your hearing aids to communicate with each other and ensure they are always on the same program settings and volume. This also helps you to hear where sounds are coming from, giving you better spatial awareness. The telephone program sends the sound from the phone to both hearing aids at the same time, making calls easier. The Spatial Noise Management program compares the speech and noise volumes around you and is able to increase speech clarity. This gives you better understanding of speech in noise.

Soft Speech Booster

This program amplifies the harder to hear speech sounds at higher frequencies. Many people with high frequency hearing loss find it difficult to hear the beginning or end of words, and struggle with conversations. This program brings these high frequency sounds within hearing range.

YouMatic Premium

Designed for different listening situations, this program can contain 5 different profiles tailored to suit your needs, ideal for busy lifestyles.

FreeFocus Premium

This program controls the directional microphones and gives you five different modes for hearing sound in front of you, behind you, to the side or all around you. This is ideal for times when you cannot always turn to face the person speaking.

SpeechGuard E

This is designed for quieter environments and works to amplify speech sounds. It also adapts to your environment, ensuring listening comfort if background noise increases.

10 kHz Bandwidth

This gives a rich listening experience and great sound quality when listening to music.

Inium Feedback Shield

The feedback program removes the whistle or buzz of feedback before you know it’s there.

Tinnitus Sound Support

This program plays relaxing sounds to give relief from the whistle of tinnitus. The Tinnitus Sound App, used with Oticon’s ConnectLine Streamer Pro allows you to personalise your sound settings and also gives you some relaxation exercises.

VC Learning

These hearing aids are able to learn what your favourite settings are over time and apply them for you.

Adaptation Manager

New hearing aids can seem too loud, especially if you have been without good hearing for a while. This program allows you to get used to the noisy world gradually by slowly increasing the volume.

Wireless Connectivity

Helps to experience better connections with people, information and entertainment.
Phone communication – breaks down the barriers to phone communication. Incoming calls can be taken by simply pressing the dedicated phone button on the streamer, and the caller’s voice is streamed directly through the hearing instruments.

ConnectLine for life’s many opportunities

ConnectLine wireless accessories are the ideal complement to Oticon hearing aids, the devices empower you to participate more actively in practically all of the situations in life that you have difficulty with.

One complete wireless  integrated system

ConnectLine is the wireless solution that offers the most connectivity abilities in one integrated system. Start with the application you find most useful for your needs. You can always add more applications at any time.

The New Streamer Pro

The Streamer Pro is the heart of ConnectLine giving  you total control of program shifts and hearing aid volume. More than that it delivers control of all sources of audio-based information, entertainment and communication available to you.

TV – TV sound is wirelessly transmitted to the hearing instruments via the streamer providing high quality listening. The volume of the TV for the rest of the family remains at a level which suits them.

Wireless and Cable Connection – allows connection to various audio sources wirelessly or with a jack plug.

Personal Computer – connect directly to computers so that audio is transmitted directly through the hearing instruments for clear , easy online conversation and listening.

Lapel Microphone – allows you to enjoy clear and private one to one communication in challenging listening environments with a range of up to 15 metres. Teleloop – the T – cord built into the steamer allows easy access to Teleloop systems in theatres, lecture halls and places of worship.

Remote Control – the streamer can be used as a personal remote for adjusting volume and programs for those who have dexterity problems.