Sonova Phonak Roger Series User manual

Rogerpedia
Your A-Z of RogerTM for adults

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Content
What is Roger and who is a Roger candidate?
Roger Use Cases
Roger Microphone Portfolio
Roger Technology
New Roger Receiver Features
Roger Receiver Compatibility
Roger Installation Decision Tree
How to Demo Roger
Roger Receiver Compatibility Guide
Cochlear Implant & Naída Link Compatibility Overview
Roger Portfolio
Roger Microphone Modes
Roger Receivers Colours
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Roger is a digital adaptive microphone technology that wirelessly transmits a speaker’s voice directly to a listener’s hearing
aid(s) or cochlear implant sound processor via Roger receivers to improve speech understanding in noise and over distance.1
What is Roger and who is
a Roger candidate?
Listener
Using a hearing aid or a cochlear implant
with Roger receiver
Speaker
Using a Roger microphone
Roger candidate
Clients with:
• Any level or type of hearing loss
• Poor speech understanding in noise
• Word discrimination below 100%
• Cochlear implant and BAHA users
• Unilateral hearing loss
• Auditory processing disorders
• Clients who express hearing challenges at work and
are concerned that their hearing loss is impacting their
performance at work.
• Clients who lead active lifestyles and report they
regularly experience challenging listening situations
involving noise and distance.
• Clients who are withdrawing from social situations.
• Clients who are current hearing aid users who still
struggle to understand and communicate in challenging
situations.
• Clients who express they would like increased clarity
with the TV, cell phone, landline phone or multimedia.

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Roger Use Cases
Dinner with friends and family
Dinners in restaurants usually include a complex mix of
sounds
and background noise. With the Roger Select
distracting noises are cut out so clients can capture
every word and stay ahead of the conversation.
Social gatherings
Roger Pen is ideal for social gatherings – especially when
music is playing and people are talking. Simply point it in
the direction of the conversation and Roger delivers speech
directly to the hearing aids.
At home
Roger microphones reduce distracting background noise
like the rattle of kitchen utensils or the blare from a TV. This
allows clients to fully enjoy conversations, and make time
spent with family, loved ones or friends truly special.
TV and multimedia
Roger microphones can easily be connected to
the TV, video conference and other multimedia
sources to help stay connected.
Clients with:
• Unilateral hearing loss
• Cochlear implants
• Good word discrimination in quiet,
poor speech-in-noise results
• Poor LiSN-PGA results

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Small to large meetings
Conversations in meetings are another situation where
Roger can be utilized. Place one or more Roger Table Mic IIs
and transmit speech to the hearing aids from wherever the
conversation takes place. This makes small and large meetings
easy to follow so clients can focus on what’s being said.
Meetings with a presenter
Presenters often stand at a distance from the
meeting participants. When the presenter wears a
Roger Select and Roger Table Mics are placed on the
table, it allows clients to hear all participants.
Sport activities
Doing a sport/group activity can be challenging
to hear the instructions from a coach due to the
distance or hearing over other people chatting. Roger
bridges this distance to hear instructions clearly.
In the car
Roger overcomes the communication challenges while on
the road. Background noise is reduced, and the speaker’s
voice is transmitted directly to the hearing aids. This allows
your clients to follow conversations in the car while still
being aware of the world around them.

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The wide range of Roger microphones oers a solution for every client. Regardless of the type of hearing aids
or cochlear implants that they currently use, the dierent Roger microphones are capable of eectively
handling various situations.
Roger Microphone Portfolio
Roger SelectTM
Versatile microphone ideal for stationary situations where
background noise is present. When placed in the center of a
table, it discreetly and automatically selects the person who
is talking and seamlessly switches from one talker to
another.
When multiple conversations take place, the
listener can manually select whom to listen to.
• To understand group conversations in stationary
situations (restaurants, family gatherings, etc.) with table
mode
• To focus on a side conversation with selection mode
• To hear a single person with lapel mode
• To connect to TV and multimedia
• To make a phone call with wideband Bluetooth
Roger Pen™
Handy microphone for various listening situations. Thanks
to its portable design, it can be conveniently used where
additional support is needed over distance and in noise.
• To understand in situations on the go (bar, car, bus)
• To focus on one-to-one conversations on the go
(shopping, hallway)
• To connect to TV and multimedia
• To make a phone call with wideband Bluetooth
Roger TableMic II
Dedicated for working adults who participate in various
meetings. It selects the person who’s talking and switches
automatically between the meeting participants. Multiple
Roger TableMic IIs can be connected to create a network,
making it ideal for large meeting congurations.
• To understand group conversations in
meetings with table mode
• To achieve optimal hearing performance, consider
the size and conguration of the meeting
and select multiple Roger TableMic IIs
• For the presenter, consider additional
Roger Select or Roger Pen
• To connect to multimedia
When using an original Roger microphone with a Marvel hearing aid, disable the Bluetooth.
To nd out which Roger microphone is best for your client visit www.easyguide.phonakpro.com

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1 Consider using multiple Roger microphones
2 If Roger Pen is equipped with Bluetooth function
The best Roger microphones for each listening situation
Roger Select Roger TableMic II Roger Pen Roger EasyPen Roger
Clip-On Mic
One-on-one conversations in quiet • • • •
Group conversations in quiet •••••1
One-on-one conversations in noise • • • •
Group conversations in noise • • •1•1•1
Listening situations
In a car, plane, train, bus etc. • • • •
In large halls, churches or other rooms prone to echo • • • •
Over distance •••••
Business meetings with up to 4 participants •••
Business meetings between 5 and 8 participants •
Business meetings with 9 or more participants •1
Conferences/lectures ••1•1•1
Other listening situations
Making calls at home ••2
Making calls on a cell phone • •
Watching TV • • • •
Multimedia (SmartBoard, computer, etc.) •••••
Dinner at a restaurant with up to 4 participants • •
Dinner at a restaurant with more than 4 participants • •
OmniMultiBeam MultiBeam

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Roger Technology
ROGER TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
RogerDirect™
Streams Roger signal
directly to a Marvel
hearing aid
RogerDirect is an industry-rst from
Phonak that allows Roger microphones
to stream directly to Marvel hearing
aids. After a simple installation of the
receiver into the hearing aid, clients
benet in noise and over distance1,
without attaching an external receiver.
Adaptive
Behaviour
Hear well when
the noise gets louder
Roger microphones will adjust
accordingly to the surrounding noise
levels. If the noise
level increases,
the volume of the Roger system
automatically
increases so the speaker’s
voice is heard above the noise.
Adaptive
Frequency
Hopping
Interference-free
listening
Roger operates within the worldwide
license-free ISM (Industry, Science,
Medical) band at 2.4 GHz.
The
Roger microphones and receivers
constantly communicate
with each
other to ensure that the system will
hop frequencies
adaptively to avoid
interference or poor reception.

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ROGER TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Automatic
microphone
modes
Automatic Adaptation to
the Environment for
Optimal Listening
Experience
The Roger Select, Roger Pen and Roger EasyPen
automatically recognizes the position of the
device thanks to the built-in accelerometer. This
component informs the microphone about its
orientation with respect to gravity. It is the same
component that makes pictures rotate in cell
phones. This orientation information
, together with
the information about the acoustic
environment,
i.e. the presence of speech and noise
, helps
the device to automatically select its optimal
microphone mode and gain settings. It also allows
the device to mute the microphone if it is dropped .
MultiBeam
Technology
Enhances Group
Listening Experience3
By utilizing multiple microphones, beams are created
in six directions to cover 360°. The signal-to-noise
ratio for all six directions is calculated, and the
beam with the best clarity is automatically selected.
MultiBeam Technology provides exceptional
speech understanding in group conversations such
as in noisy restaurants or family gatherings.
MultiTalker
Network
Have a Conversation
with Multiple Talkers
in Noise
Unique to Roger and fully automatic, the MultiTalker
Network
allows several Roger microphones to be
used together in a network, providing hearing
impaired listeners access to multiple talkers.
Roger and
Directional
Improved Speech
Understanding
in the Near Field
while Listening to a
Roger Microphone
in the Far Field2
The Roger and directional setting is exclusive to
Phonak and allows a Roger microphone to be used
while also providing improved access to speech
understanding for voices within close proximity. The
Roger and directional setting adaptively activates
directional mics on the hearing aid based on the
environmental noise level.

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Option (02) Option (03)
Compatibility Marvel with all Roger microphones Marvel with Roger Select, Roger TableMic II,
Roger Pen, Roger EasyPen, Roger Clip-On Mic
Adaptive gain Yes Yes
Effective stand-by mode Yes Yes
EasyGain adjustment No1No
Dual Adaptive Yes Yes
Shared ID pairing Yes Yes
Check No1No
Link quality measurement No2No
Additional adaptive gain
Roger receivers automatically adjust the output gain
according
to the surrounding noise level to maintain
speech intelligibility in
noisy environments. The noise level
is measured by the Roger
microphone and sent to the
Roger receiver along with the audio signal.
Eective stand-by mode
Roger receivers automatically enter stand-by mode if the
connected microphone is turned o or moves out of range.
In stand-by mode power usage is reduced to increase the
battery’s life.
Dual Adaptive
This new Marvel microphone setting found in Target 6.1
oers more comfort at higher noise levels when using
Roger. This may be a great option for rst time or current
Roger users who report their Roger program is too loud.
Shared ID Easy Pairing
Now a set of RogerDirect™ installed Marvel hearing aids only
has to be connected/paired with one hearing aid and the
connection will automatically be forwarded to the other
hearing aid to complete a binaural pairing to Roger. The
connection tune will be heard in both hearing aids when
successfully paired.
Check
This feature allows the user to quickly
read receiver data and check a receiver’s
functionality via Roger Touchscreen Mic.
Link quality measurement
The average wireless link quality can be checked via the
check
feature. This gives the wearer of the Roger
microphone information about the reception quality of the
signal being transmitted via Roger Touvhscreen Mic.
EasyGain
This allows for the adjustment of a receiver’s default
output gain via Roger Touchscreen Mic.
New Roger Receiver
Features
Option (02) and (03) Overview
Key Features
1Roger Touchscreen only
2Roger Touchscreen & inspiro only

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Phonak Marvel
Phonak Marvel is the rst hearing instrument platform with RogerDirect™. RogerDirect™ streams the signal directly from
the Roger microphone to the hearing aid without having to attach an external receiver.
Roger Receiver Compatibility
RogerDirect1Roger MyLink
RIC
Phonak Audéo M-312 •
Phonak Audéo M-R •
Phonak Audéo M-312T • •
Phonak Audéo M-13T • •
Phonak Audéo M-RT (Fall 2019) • •
BTE
Phonak Bolero M-M • •
Phonak Bolero M-PR (Fall 2019) •
Pediatric
Phonak Sky M-M • •
Phonak Sky M-PR (Fall 2019) •
Phonak Sky M-SP (Feb 2020) • •
Option (02) / (03)
Roger X Roger MyLink
Hearing aid option
Telecoil •
Direct audio input / audio shoe •
Plug Roger X into corresponding audio shoe
Streamer with ‘Euro’ socket e.g. Oticon Streamer Pro •
Plug Roger X into streamer
Remote microphone with ‘Euro’ socket, e.g.
GN ReSound MultiMic /
Starkey Remote Microphone +
•
Plug Roger X into remote microphone
1RogerDirect requires Roger installation via the champagne Roger X (with serial number 1745xxxx and higher) and the Roger Installer
Roger systems are compatible with most manufacturer
hearing aids, cochlear implants and BAHAs. See dierent
Roger receiver alternatives in the Roger congurator.
Visit www.phonakpro.com and click on
www.phonakpro.com/roger-congurator

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Roger Installer
a. Plug the Roger X into the Roger Installer (3).
b. Turn on the Roger Installer (1) (the indicator light (2) will turn solid green).
c. Indicator light (4) turns solid green (Roger X is ready for installation).
d. Turn on the Marvel hearing aid and place it on the hearing aid logo.
e. Wait for the indicator light (5) to blink green (installation is in progress)
when indicator light turns solid green, installation is complete.
f. Turn o the Roger Installer. Remove and store the Roger X. The
hearing aid is ready for use with RogerDirect.
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A live demonstration eciently shows clients the value of using Roger. During the counseling process, a demonstration of
the recommended solution shows how Roger microphones address clients’ needs. Involving partners, children and
signicant others as much as possible provides additional support to experience and examine the recommended solution.
Recommend to use Roger Select for demonstration.
• Recommend hearing care professional to listen to the demonstration either through MLx Audio check with Roger X or Roger MyLink and headphones.
• Other optional Roger microphones: Roger Table Mic II / Roger Pen / Roger EasyPen, Roger Clip-On Mic
• Refer to Roger demo guide
How to Demo Roger
Your client has Receiver to choose Steps before demo Steps after demo
Hearing device with RogerDirectTM
(e.g. Phonak AudéoTM M-312)
One Roger X per
Marvel aid
Install one Roger X per device
using Roger Installer
Uninstall Roger from both hearing devices
using Roger Installer back into each Roger X
Hearing device with T-Coil Roger MyLink Let client wear the Roger MyLink around the
neck and make sure the hearing device is
switched to T-Coil program.
Take Roger MyLink back and
restart hearing device
Hearing device with streaming device that
has a Euro plug
(e.g. ComPilot II, GN ReSound MultiMic)
One Roger X Plug Roger X into streaming device and make
sure hearing device is in streaming program
Unplug Roger X from the streamer and restart
the hearing device
Noise source
• Use environmental noise from oce setting or group of people (i.e. outside or nearby café),
or produce noise through loudspeakers placed 1 meter from client (noise level recommended at 75 dB)
• The speaker and the client should be in the same room
Getting started
• It is also important to involve signicant others in the demonstration, e.g. letting them talk while they sit at the table while wearing the Roger Select or listening to the
demonstration through Roger MyLink with headphones.
• Power on fully charged Roger Select
• Hold Roger Select within 10 cm / 4 inches of the Roger receiver (Hearing device with RogerDirect, Roger MyLink or Roger X) and press Connect button on the bottom. Note
for clients using ComPilot with Roger X: Client has to press center button on ComPilot to accept the Roger signal.
• Speak into Roger Select and conrm all listeners can hear you
Demo Roger Select
• Demonstrate the table mode with MultiBeam Technology, selection mode in quiet and noisy environment
• Demonstrate lapel mode by walking a few steps away from the client.
Choose the right receiver for your client

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1 Roger X must be used with Roger Installer or ComPilot II streamer
2 IP68 indicates that when connected to a compatible hearing instrument the Roger receiver was not damaged beyond repair
after 8 hours in a dust chamber, nor after being immersed in 1 meter (3 feet) of water for 30 minutes as dened by IEC60529
Water resistance: IP682for Roger 18 and Roger 19
Infant security: Tamperproof housing kit for babies and toddlers (0-36 months) available for Roger 18 and Roger 19
Roger installation
decision tree
Roger Receiver
Compatibility Guide
Design-integrated
for Phonak
hearing aids
Design-integrated for implants Universal
Roger
19
Roger
18
Roger
14
Roger
17
Roger
20
Roger
21
Roger
X
Audio
shoe Streamer Roger MyLink
Hearing aids
Belong
BTE
Phonak Bolero B-M •ComPilot II •
Phonak Bolero B-P • • AS18 ComPilot II •
Phonak Bolero B-PR •ComPilot II •
Phonak Bolero B-SP • • AS18 ComPilot II •
Phonak Naída B-SP • • AS18 ComPilot II •
Phonak Naída B-UP • • AS19 ComPilot II •
RIC
Phonak Audéo B-13 ••1AS18 ComPilot II •
Phonak Audéo B-312T •1ComPilot II •
Phonak Audéo B-312 •1ComPilot II
Phonak Audéo B-10 •1ComPilot II
Phonak Audéo B-R •1ComPilot II
Phonak Naída B-R •1ComPilot II
Custom
Phonak Virto B 10 O •1ComPilot II •
Phonak Virto B 10 NW O •
Phonak Virto B 10 •1ComPilot II •
Phonak Virto B 312 NW O •
Phonak Virto B 312 •1ComPilot II •
Phonak Virto B 13 •1ComPilot II •
Pediatric
Phonak Sky B-P • • AS18 ComPilot II •
Phonak Sky B-M •ComPilot II •
Phonak Sky B-PR •ComPilot II •
Phonak Sky B-SP • • AS18 ComPilot II •
Phonak Sky B-UP • • AS19 ComPilot II •
Phonak Sky B-RIC • • AS18 ComPilot II •
Hearing aids
Marvel
BTE
Phonak Bolero M-M •1•
Phonak Bolero M-PR (Fall 2019) •1
RIC
Phonak Audéo M-312 •1
Phonak Audéo M-312T •1•
Phonak Audéo M-13T •1•
Phonak Audéo M-R •1
Phonak Audéo M-RT (Fall 2019) •1•
Pediatric
Phonak Sky M-M •1•
Phonak Sky M-PR (Fall 2019) •1
Phonak Sky M-SP (Feb 2020) •1•

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Design-integrated for implants Universal
Roger 14 Roger 17 Roger 20 Roger 21 Roger X
Roger X interface Roger MyLink
Implants
AB
Naída CI Q ••1•
Harmony / Auria •iConnect •
Neptune •Neptune Connect
Cochlear
Nucleus 7 • • Mini Microphone 2+ •
Kanso •Mini Microphone 2+ •
Nucleus 5 • • Euro accessory adapter •
Nucleus 6 • • Euro accessory adapter •
Baha 5 • Mini Microphone 2+
Baha 4 • •
Baha BP100 / BP110 • •
Freedom •
MED-EL
SONNET • • FM battery pack cover •
RONDO •Mini battery pack •
RONDO 2 •
ADHEAR •Adapter cable
SAMBA •miniTek
OPUS 2 •FM battery pack cover •
Neuro 2 •Oticon Medical Streamer •
Oticon
Medical
Neuro One • •
Ponto 3 / Ponto 3 Power /
Ponto 3 SuperPower •Oticon Medical Streamer
Ponto Plus / Plus Power •Oticon Medical Streamer
Ponto Pro / Ponto Pro Power •
Infant security: Tamperproof lock for babies and toddlers (0-36 months) integrated in Roger 20 and Roger 21
Options: Protection sleeve available or Roger 14
Cochlear Implant Compatibility Overview
1 Roger X must be used with or ComPilot Streamer or Audiostone
Phonak Naída Link Compatibility Overview
Design-integrated Universal
Roger 10 Roger 15 Roger X Roger X interface Roger MyLink
Phonak Naída Link RIC ••1AS15 •
Phonak Naída Link UP ••1AS10 •

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Microphones
Roger Select Versatile microphone ideal for stationary situations, such as restaurants. Placed in
the center of a table, it automatically uses MultiBeam techonlogy to select the
person who is talking and seamlessly switch from one talker to another.
Used in Table, Selection, Lapel mode
Roger Table Mic II
Dedicated for working adults who participate in meetings. MultiBeam technology
selects the person who’s talking and switches automatically.
Roger Pen/
EasyPen Handy and convenient microphones that provide additional support over distance
and in noise.
Used in tabletop, interview or lapel mode.
The wide range of the Roger portfolio oers a solution for every client. Regardless of the type of
hearing aids or cochlear implants that they currently use, the dierent Roger microphones are
capable of eectively dealing with various situations.
Receivers
Roger
design-integrated
receivers
Roger design-integrated receivers bring industry-leading speech-
in-noise performance to Phonak hearing aid wearers. They perfectly
complement the sleek contours of a Phonak hearing aid and are
available in matching colors. There are also Roger design-integrated
receivers compatible with selected cochlear implants (CIs).
Roger X
Roger X is a miniature universal receiver that is compatible with almost every
hearing aid, streamer and cochlear implant speech processor on the market.
Roger MyLink
Roger MyLink is a universal neck loop receiver compatible with any hearing aid or
cochlear implant with a T-coil.
Roger Portfolio

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Based on an acoustic analysis of the surroundings and on orientation data provided by
a built-in accelerometer, the microphone mode is selected automatically.
The Roger Select, Roger Pen or Roger EasyPen knows in what type of environment it is in and
whether it is lying on a table, held in hand or hanging around the neck. Manual override is possible
with Roger Pen and guarantees ease of use and an optimal performance in all use cases.
Roger Select microphone modes
Table mode Automatically selects the beam with the best clarity when a person is talking and then seamlessly switches from one talker to another
Selection mode When multiple conversations take place, the listener can manually select which beams are active.
Lapel mode Worn by a partner by using a magnetic clip or lanyard. Knows its orientation and automatically ensures the beam points upward to pick up the
voice of the wearer.
Roger Pen/EasyPen microphone modes
Conference style
When Roger Pen/EasyPen is lying on the table.
Noise level below 70 dB SPL: Omni directional microphone with pickup range up to 2 meter.s
Noise level above 70 dB SPL: Directional microphone
Interview style When Roger Pen/EasyPen is held in the hand or is placed angled on a table.
Narrow directional microphone with variable pickup range of 4 meters in quiet down to 1 meter in high noise.
Lanyard style Worn by a partner either clipped on vertically or with a lanyard.
Directional microphone with xed pickup range of 30 cm.
Operational data
Roger Select Roger Table Mic II Roger Pen Roger EasyPen Clip-On Mic
Charging time 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h
Battery life 8 h 20 h 8 h 8 h 6 h
Range Typical 10 meters.
In ideal conditions
20 meters
Typical 20 meters.
In ideal conditions
40 meters
Typical 10 meters.
In ideal conditions
20 meters
Typical 10 meters.
In ideal conditions
20 meters
Typical 10 meters.
In ideal conditions
20 meters
Range with
Marvel
up to 50 meters up to 80 meters up to 40 meters up to 40 meters up to 40 meters
Microphone Modes

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Roger Receiver Colours
For Hearing Aids
For Cochlear Implants
Colour overview Roger 18 Roger 19 Roger X Roger MyLink Roger Focus
AS18 AS19
Sand Beige P1
Amber Beige P2
Sandalwood P3
Chestnut P4
Champagne P5
Silver Grey P6
Graphite Gray P7
Velvet Black P8
Ruby P9
Petrol Q1
Electric Green Q2
Caribbean Pirate Q3
Dragon Orange Q4
Vanity Pink Q5
Blue Lagoon Transparent Q6
Royal Purple Transparent Q7
Precious Pink T3
Beige 01
Alpine White XN/T7
Lava Red M6
Blue Ocean M7
Majesty Purple M8
Pure Transparent 13
Colour overview Roger 14 Roger 17 Roger 20 Roger 21
Sand Beige P1
Chestnut P4
Silver Gray P6
Velvet Black P8
Ruby P9
Petrol Q1
Caribbean Pirate Q3
Alpine White XN/T7
Princess Pink XP
Brown L0
White L8
Black L9
Beige/Sand M1
Charcoal M2
Mocha/Brown T1
Smoke/Grey T2
Anthracite V1
Beige V2
Black V3
Ebony V4
Nordic Grey V5
White V6

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1. Thibodeau L. Benets of adaptive FM systems on speech recognition in noise for listeners who use hearing aids.
American Journal of Audiology. 2010;19(1):36-45.
2. Wagener, K. C., Vormann, M., Latzel, M., & Mülder, H. E. (2018). Eect of Hearing Aid Directionality and Remote
Microphone on Speech Intelligibility in Complex Listening Situations. Trends in Hearing, 22, 1-12.
3. Based on preliminary data. Peer-reviewed article and Field Study News in preparation, available end of 2019
at www.phonakpro.com/evidence.
References

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