Unitron Hearing Introduces Conversa™ with ClearCall

Kitchener, Ontario -- Unitron Hearing, a manufacturer of easy-to-use digital hearing solutions, will launch Conversa™ with ClearCall, a breakthrough approach for telephone use, feedback technology, and speech intelligibility in noise, at the 15th AAA conference in San Antonio, Texas. Conversa solves the everyday problems of people with hearing loss by offering a unique, convenient telephone solution. Conversa also immediately reduces feedback and diminishes background noise to provide more comfortable listening.

ClearCall – Enjoy the Telephone Again
Conversa’s ClearCall technology is a breakthrough response to the many challenges hearing aid wearers face when they use the telephone. ClearCall instantly attacks feedback within milliseconds of telephone use and eliminates the need for a telecoil or a separate program. People with hearing loss can finally pick up the phone and begin talking without fiddling with switches or experiencing feedback.

Instant Feedback Cancelling Without Sacrificing Performance
Unlike phase cancelling feedback technologies that can take up to 12 seconds to respond, Conversa’s realtime feedback canceller reacts within milliseconds, simultaneously attacking multiple feedback peaks at different frequencies without diminishing the clarity of the speech signal. For hearing healthcare professionals, Conversa reduces fine-tuning and fit-related remakes due to feedback and occlusion problems. For people with hearing loss, realtime feedback canceller virtually eliminates whistling before it can be perceived, resulting in the clearest most natural sound possible. Conversa also allows venting to be maximized, reducing occlusion, which many hearing aid wearers complain of when speaking.

ClearPath™ Technology – Hear What People Have to Say
ClearPath™’s multidimensional signal detection, adjustable noise reduction and optimized attack and release times reduce unwanted background noise with minimal impact on important speech cues. Furthermore, ClearPath technology combines advanced noise reduction with a vector directional system to improve speech recognition in noise. The added benefits of ClearPath processing strategy optimizes hearing performance for all signal input levels offering the hearing aid wearer a comfortable, natural sound in a wide variety of settings.

“We are excited about our newest digital offering, Conversa, because it is a premium product designed to solve the everyday problems of hearing aid wearers, ” said Michael Jones, President & CEO, Unitron Hearing. “Research reveals that telephone use, feedback, speech in background noise and occlusion continue to be the most frequent factors that affect customer satisfaction. Conversa’s unique features result in no fuss telephone usage, comfortable listening, and better speech intelligibility in noise. Conversa is a solution that addresses what matters most to people with hearing loss.”

Unifit™ Software Increases First-Fit Acceptance
The new release of Unifit™, Unifit 5.0 for Conversa, offers a straightforward, custom fit that is proven to increase first-fit acceptance. Unifit 5.0 for Conversa includes a new graphical interface with clear navigation and a highly intuitive, question-driven wizard for precise customized fittings. Binaural fittings are also possible so healthcare professionals can simultaneously compare settings for both ears. The product was designed to provide a high level of “spontaneous acceptance” meaning clients leave a first fitting session with a positive perception of the fitting experience, and the healthcare professional can spend more time counselling their patients and less time on fitting adjustments and return visits.

Conversa’s additional features include sixteen channels, three listening programs, quiet mode expansion, manual volume control, and a low battery warning. Conversa is suitable for a range of hearing losses from mild to severe/profound, and is MLx compatible (BTE only).

More information on Conversa is available on Unitron Hearing’s public web site in the product section.

About Unitron Hearing
Unitron Hearing is a global provider of digital hearing solutions. Founded in 1965, the company is committed to solving the everyday problems of people with hearing loss by designing easy-to-use digital hearing instruments. Based in Kitchener, Canada, with operating centers in Canada, the United States and Germany, Unitron Hearing serves customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.unitronhearing.com.

Contact Information:
Tracy Smith
Corporate Communications
(519) 895-0100 ext. 275
tracy.smith@unitron.com