Product CATALOG supplement
January 2012
Hearing Solutions Custom Wireless
BETTER HEARING IS AN ART, GUIDED BY SCIENCE
AND DELIVERED
THROUGH
TECHNOLOGY
BY EXPERTS. LIKE YOU. Patients come to you seeking a hearing solution that fits them perfectly. Offer them the best with LOOK wireless hearing aids. Already a proven favorite with clinicians and patients, we’ve enhanced our product line with new custom styles — including our fully functional LOOK CIC — as well as an array of innovative features designed to help you bring better hearing to more patients than ever.
LOOK Custom Feature Chart
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LOOK Custom Feature Summary
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SurfLink™ Accessories
5
LOOK ITE
7
LOOK HS
8
LOOK ITC
9
LOOK CIC
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Sound Imaging
Binaural Spatial Mapping
VIBRANT
ACTIVE
SOCIAL
Optimal high-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in all 16 channels and 16 bands
High-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in 12 channels and 12 bands
Frequency shaping in 8 channels and 8 bands
Premium Ear-to-Ear Processing
Advanced Ear-to-Ear Processing
Premium 16-channel environmental adaptation with 5 levels of personalization
Advanced 12-channel environmental adaptation with 3 levels of personalization
Select 8-channel environmental adaptation with 2 levels of personalization
Maximum (20dB)
Moderate (8dB)
Light (6dB)
5
3
on/off
Machine Noise
W I R E L E S S
Wind Directionality
Synchronized User Controls Binaural Telephone Mode Volume Memory
SurfLink Accessory Compatibility SurfLink Programmer SurfLink Media SurfLink Remote
Vivid Speech Boost
Active Feedback Suppressor
LOOK FEATURE CHART
Environmental Sound Perception Vivid Speech2 Noise Reduction Strength
SoundClass EA Machine Noise Speech in Noise Wind Quiet Speech Noise
SoundClass EA Adaptation Levels Speech Shift SoundPoint Self Learning Swap Fit 3D Speech Mapping
All LOOK Models Include: ClearFocus 2 (not available on LOOK CIC) Automatic Telephone Solutions Live Real Ear Measurement Live Speech Mapping Advanced Memories (Music, TV, Relax, T-Coil, Binaural Processing Off) Indicators (Level-Dependent Speech, Level-Dependent Tone) T 2 On Demand Programming 1
Self Check In-Situ Audiometry Auto Path Verify Comfort Data Logging 4 Memories
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LOOK
FEATURE Summary
IRIS™ Technology leverages a unique ear-to-ear communication protocol. Binaural Spatial Mapping applies the combined speed and power of multiple dual-core platforms to achieve parallel processing benefits. This innovative protocol queries, analyzes and maps the acoustic space surrounding the patient, applying the appropriate signal processing strategy for directionality and noise management. Vivid Speech2 nearly doubles the noise reduction capability of our leading noise reduction and speech preservation system while still maintaining speech. Vivid Speech2: • Instantly applies variable noise adaptation in all channels between each pause • Has been proven to reduce listening effort and cognitive fatigue when used in tandem with ClearFocus 2* • Provides up to 20dB of noise reduction Unlike competing technologies that apply frequency compression broadly, our frequency lowering technology, Speech Shift, is designed to enhance real-time audibility by intelligently identifying high-frequency speech cues, then replicating them in lower frequencies. This allows LOOK to maintain important frequency relationships, retaining the sound quality that comes from harmonic distribution, while providing audibility for high-frequency speech cues for patients that may have previously been considered unaidable. Activated via SurfLink Remote, our Vivid Speech Boost feature allows patients to enable aggressive noise reduction while optimizing sound quality in extremely noisy situations. Thanks to Self Learning, LOOK gradually and automatically learns patient volume control preferences in each active memory, which helps reduce the number of manual volume control adjustments patients need to make. LOOK wouldn’t be a NuEar product without our Active Feedback Suppressor. This leading technology ensures wide fitting ranges and a fast response to more complex feedback. Our innovative Hear Clear™ with HydraShield® 2 enables all LOOK custom wireless products to provide unprecedented resistance to wax and moisture.
With Synchronized User Adjustments patients can use a single hearing instrument to adjust volume or memory for the pair — eliminating the need to manually change two instruments. Binaural Telephone Mode places the phone-side hearing aid in Automatic Telephone Response or Telecoil mode while attenuating the off-side hearing aid. ClearFocus 2 in LOOK hearing aids is designed to better perform in highly complex environments with background noise. NuEar was the first company to integrate real-ear measurement into a hearing aid. Live Real Ear Measurement provides a prescriptively appropriate fitting for every LOOK product. Combined with the power of Inspire® fitting software, it lets you see the hearing aid output in your patient’s ear in real-ear SPL. Voice Indicators alert your patients to the status of their hearing aid, low battery, memory and telephone modes in their choice of male or female voices in a wide variety of languages. Automatic Telephone Solutions (ATS) automatically detects telephone use and adjusts to the optimal acoustic frequency response for telephone listening. Bring the benefits of telehealth to your practice with our On Demand options. Each one is designed to elevate your interaction with patients and provide a better way for you to deliver care. Includes T2 On Demand, Audiology On Demand™ and innovative applications that work with the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® Touch.
Color Guide Faceplate Colors
Shell Colors
Our Swap Fit fitting function allows you to transfer patient settings from their current NuEar product to a new one — enabling more time for fine-tuning and counseling. Pink
Light Brown
Medium Brown
Chestnut
Dark Brown
Pink
Light Brown
Clear
Blue/Red
* Sarampalis, A., Kalluri, S., Edwards, B., Hafter, E. (2009, October). Objective measures of listening effort: Effects of background noise and noise reduction. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 52, 1230-1240.
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4
SURFLINK
Accessories
SurfLink Programmer
SurfLink Remotes
Our SurfLink Programmer, combined with IRIS Technology and Inspire fitting software, gives you the ultimate speed and flexibility in direct-to-hearing aid wireless programming.
With the optional SurfLink Remote, patients can control memory and volume adjustments, mute their hearing instruments, or go in and out of streaming mode if they desire.
• Detects your patients’ LOOK devices in seconds
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
•C onnects via standard USB cable
• Features at least a 20-foot range
• Requires no additional hardware for the patient
• Frees patients to move around during counseling and demonstrations
• Is 4x faster than HiPro and nearly twice as fast as NOAHLink and nEARcom
SurfLink Media SurfLink Media provides patients with the first set-and-forget media streaming solution. Simply plug a TV, radio or MP3 player into SurfLink Media and rich, stereo sound is streamed directly to any LOOK hearing aids in range without pairing or body-worn relay devices. SurfLink Media: • Streams stereo sound directly from media devices to the patient’s hearing aids without pairing or body-worn relay devices • Uses Intelligent Media Mobility to allow seamless room-to-room transitions between media devices
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• Enables multiple people wearing LOOK hearing aids to connect to a single device • Eliminates audio delay and lip-sync issues* commonly found with other wireless systems • Helps prevent patients and companions from fighting over the volume
*Latency is unnoticeable according to International Telecommunications Union standards.
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ITE
IN-THE-EAR
Premier | Pro | Prestige
HS
HALF-SHELL
Premier | Pro | Prestige
ANSI/IEC DATA
0
ANSI/IEC DATA
0
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
ITE 115/50
70
ITE 123/60
HS 110/40
60
HS 115/50
70
80
80
90 100
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
IEC OES Coupler
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
IEC OES Coupler
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL)
115
124
123
130
HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL)
110
NA
116
RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL)
NA
116
Peak Gain (dB)
50
Measurement
110 120 1K
2K
4K
8K
LOOK ITE fitting range.
110
119
115
124
Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL)
NA
105
NA
109
NA
HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL)
NA
128
NA
111
NA
116
RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL)
58
60
68
40
49
50
58
Peak Gain (dB)
Measurement
110 120 250
FOG 50
8K
OSPL90
FOG 50
HFA Full-On Gain (dB)
46
NA
53
NA
36
NA
46
NA
HFA Full-On Gain (dB)
60
120
50
110
RTF Full-On Gain (dB)
NA
54
NA
66
NA
43
NA
53
RTF Full-On Gain (dB)
50
110
40
100
40
100
30
90
30
90
20
80
80
10 100
70 1000
HFA Frequencies (kHz)
10000
Reference Test Gain (dB)
FOG 50
130
60
120
50
110
40
100
30
90
20
10 100
1000
Frequency (Hz)
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK ITE at 123/60. Matrices: 115/50, 123/60 Maximum Output: Up to 30dB reduction in 2dB steps (range varies by channel) Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 (range varies by channel) Battery Size: 13
1.6
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5 33
100 - 7000 100 - 7200
100 - 6500 100 - 6800
10000
Frequency Range (Hz)
1.6
NA
1.6
Reference Test Frequency (kHz)
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5
NA
HFA Frequencies (kHz)
53
28
36
32
41
Reference Test Gain (dB)
1.6
NA
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5
41
39
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
500 Hz (%)
800 Hz (%)
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
800 Hz (%)
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode Attack Time (ms)
10 100
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Attack Time (ms)
80
Release Time 0.1s (ms)
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
Release Time 0.1s (ms)
70
Release Time 2.0s (ms)
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
Release Time 2.0s (ms)
Induction Coil Sensitivity
Induction Coil Sensitivity
HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (dB SPL)
95
NA
101
NA
89
NA
94
NA
HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (dB SPL)
MASL (IEC) (dB SPL)
NA
83
NA
95
NA
71
NA
82
MASL (IEC) (dB SPL)
ANSI/IEC Battery Current (mA)
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
ANSI/IEC Battery Current (mA)
Idle Current (mA)
1.14
1.15
1.13
1.13
1.15
1.15
1.15
1.15
Idle Current (mA)
Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day
Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day
13 Zinc Air (days)
12-16
12-16
12-16
12-16
NA
NA
NA
NA
13 Zinc Air (days)
312 Zinc Air (days)
NA
NA
NA
NA
8-9
8-9
8-9
8-9
312 Zinc Air (days)
10 Zinc Air (days)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
10 Zinc Air (days)
10000
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK HS at 110/40. Wi Series ITC/HS 50 – 2cc OSPL90
1600 Hz (%) Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode
70 1000
Frequency (Hz)
Harmonic Distortion
500 Hz (%)
1600 Hz (%) OSPL90 (dBSPL)
OSPL90
NA
100 - 5000 100 - 5100
Harmonic Distortion
X Series ITE 60 – 2cc
70
Reference Test Frequency (kHz)
100 - 6800 100 - 7000
FOG 50 (dB)
20
Frequency Range (Hz)
FOG 50 (dB)
120
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
FOG 50 (dB)
4K
60
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK ITE at 115/50.
FOG 50 (dB)
2K
Wi Series ITC/HS 40 – 2cc
Frequency (Hz)
7
1K
LOOK HS fitting range.
Wi Series ITE 50 – 2cc OSPL90
500
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
500
IEC OES Coupler
100
FOG 50
60
120
50
110
40
100
30
90
20
80
10 100
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
250
90
IEC OES Coupler
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
70 1000
10000
Frequency (Hz)
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK HS at 115/50. Matrices: 110/40, 115/50 Maximum Output: Up to 30dB reduction in 2dB steps (range varies by channel) Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 (range varies by channel) Battery Size: 312
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ITC
IN-THE-CANAL
Premier | Pro | Prestige
Premier | Pro | Prestige
ANSI/IEC DATA
0
CIC
COMPLETELY-IN-CANAL
ANSI/IEC DATA
0
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
ITC 110/40
70
ITC 115/50
CIC 110/40
60
CIC 115/50
70
80
80
90 100
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
IEC OES Coupler
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
IEC OES Coupler
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL)
110
119
115
124
HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL)
105
NA
109
RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL)
NA
111
Peak Gain (dB)
40
Measurement
110 120 1K
2K
4K
8K
LOOK ITC fitting range.
110
119
115
124
Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL)
NA
104
NA
110
NA
HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL)
NA
116
NA
110
NA
115
RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL)
49
50
58
40
49
50
58
Peak Gain (dB)
Measurement
110 120 250
OSPL90
FOG 50
8K
FOG 50
HFA Full-On Gain (dB)
36
NA
46
NA
35
NA
46
NA
HFA Full-On Gain (dB)
60
120
50
110
RTF Full-On Gain (dB)
NA
43
NA
53
NA
43
NA
54
RTF Full-On Gain (dB)
50
110
40
100
40
100
30
90
30
90
20
80
80
10 100
70 1000
HFA Frequencies (kHz)
10000
Reference Test Gain (dB)
FOG 50
60
40
100
30
90
20
Frequency (Hz)
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK ITC at 115/50. Matrices: 110/40, 115/50 Maximum Output: Up to 30dB reduction in 2dB steps (range varies by channel) Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 (range varies by channel) Battery Size: 312
10000
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
110
1000
1.6
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5 28
100 - 7500 100 - 7600
100 - 7500 100 - 7600
Frequency Range (Hz)
1.6
NA
1.6
Reference Test Frequency (kHz)
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5
NA
HFA Frequencies (kHz)
41
28
35
32
40
Reference Test Gain (dB)
1.6
NA
NA
1.0, 1.6, 2.5
36
32
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
500 Hz (%)
800 Hz (%)
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
800 Hz (%)
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
<3
Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode Attack Time (ms)
10 100
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Attack Time (ms)
80
Release Time 0.1s (ms)
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
Release Time 0.1s (ms)
70
Release Time 2.0s (ms)
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
5-150
5-250
Release Time 2.0s (ms)
Induction Coil Sensitivity
Induction Coil Sensitivity
HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (dB SPL)
89
NA
94
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (dB SPL)
MASL (IEC) (dB SPL)
NA
71
NA
82
NA
NA
NA
NA
MASL (IEC) (dB SPL)
ANSI/IEC Battery Current (mA)
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.17
1.17
1.17
1.17
ANSI/IEC Battery Current (mA)
Idle Current (mA)
1.15
1.15
1.15
1.15
1.12
1.12
1.13
1.13
Idle Current (mA)
Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day
Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day
13 Zinc Air (days)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
13 Zinc Air (days)
312 Zinc Air (days)
8-9
8-9
8-9
8-9
NA
NA
NA
NA
312 Zinc Air (days)
10 Zinc Air (days)
NA
NA
NA
NA
4-6
4-6
4-6
4-6
10 Zinc Air (days)
10000
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK CIC at 110/40. Wi Series CIC 50 – 2cc OSPL90
1600 Hz (%) Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode
70 1000
Frequency (Hz)
Harmonic Distortion
500 Hz (%)
1600 Hz (%)
120
50
10 100
NA
100 - 6500 100 - 6800
Harmonic Distortion
Wi Series ITC/HS 50 – 2cc OSPL90
Reference Test Frequency (kHz)
100 - 7000 100 - 7200
FOG 50 (dB)
20
Frequency Range (Hz)
FOG 50 (dB)
120
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
FOG 50 (dB)
4K
60
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK ITC at 110/40.
FOG 50 (dB)
2K
Wi Series CIC 40 – 2cc
Frequency (Hz)
9
1K
LOOK CIC fitting range.
Wi Series ITC/HS 40 – 2cc OSPL90
500
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
500
IEC OES Coupler
100
FOG 50
60
120
50
110
40
100
30
90
20
80
10 100
OSPL90 (dBSPL)
250
90
IEC OES Coupler
ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler
70 1000
10000
Frequency (Hz)
OSPL90 (teal) and Full-On Gain (gray) curves for the LOOK CIC at 115/50. Matrices: 110/40, 115/50 Maximum Output: Up to 30dB reduction in 2dB steps (range varies by channel) Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 (range varies by channel) Battery Size: 10
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