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the pleasure of hearingmind330_ ____________________ _ 4

exceptional soundAudibility_Extender_ ___________ _ 8TruSound_compression_system____ _ 9ClearBand____________________ _ 10

ease and comfort Master_program_ ______________ _ 14Zen_ ________________________ _ 15SmartSpeak___________________ _ 16

Precision_fitting________________ _ 17Colours_and_models_____________ _ 18Accessories_ __________________ _ 20Technical_details_______________ _ 21

the pleasure of hearing

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mind330

Dual ISP

Taking sound to a new levelThe Widex reputation for unparalleled sound quality is the driving force behind mind330. With Dual ISP, we offer a new and innovative platform for comfortable hearing in even more challenging envi-ronments.

Widex ISP technology continuously controls and coordinates all functions in the hearing aid automatically in response to changes in the user’s listening environ-ment. Dual ISP is a further development which includes a layer for added aware-ness in challenging listening situations.

• Listening layer – High definition sound analysis and sound processing in 10 channels with system optimisa-tion ensure clear sound and outstand-ing performance.

• Awareness layer – Speech and sound synthesis and signal integrity are new features designed to enhance the user’s awareness in challenging listening situations.

Focus on sound excellencemind330 is the first mid-range series to include the TruSound compression system, the ClearBand hi-fi two-way receiver and the Audibility Extender. These features combined generate a wider range of sounds and a superb sound quality.

Focus on ease and comfortThe mind330 SmartSpeak verbal user guide feature and the fully automatic, adaptable master program raise the standards for listening ease and comfort in this segment.

Focus on relaxation mind330 also makes hearing a pleasure with the addition of Zen, the world’s first-ever dedicated relaxation and tone program, which can also be used to man-age the effects of tinnitus.

The mindTM330 hearing aid series from Widex is designed with focus on the pleasure of hearing through ease, comfort and exceptional sound.

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Audibility Extender

The details in speech and environmental sounds are important factors for excep-tional sound and comfortable listening. But high frequency details can be lost in amplified sound.

For the first time ever, Widex introduces the Audibility Extender into the mid-range segment.

In contrast to traditional frequency trans-position schemes, the Audibility Extender uses true linear transposition to move important sounds from the inaudible higher frequency regions into the audible lower frequency regions while preserving the frequency ratio and the harmonic content of the sound signal and with virtually no artefacts.

The Audibility Extender algorithm is individually fitted to the user’s audiomet-ric configuration through an automatic fitting routine in Compass.

With the Audibility Extender, the user’s hearing range is extended to include high-pitched sounds which retain their high-pitched quality even though they are transposed into a lower frequency region. Studies indicate that the broader audibility obtained with this technique can facilitate the perception of high-pitched speech sounds.

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The Audibility Extender makes it possible to extend the hearing range into the high frequencies for those users who were unable to hear these sounds before.

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TruSound compression system

To ease a full day of challenging listening, the hearing aid must deliver a stable and audible speech signal while also providing a comfortable, accurate response to rapid changes in the input level.

The foundation of the Widex amplifica-tion rationale is that soft sounds must be audible but remain soft in character, normal speech must be audible and intelligible and loud sounds must be perceived as loud without being uncom-fortably loud.

The mind330 sound is defined within the TruSound compression system – the result of over a half century of research, development and user’s experiences. The TruSound system has been designed with increased focus on loud input levels and consists of three parts.

The TruSound compressors and the new TruSound AOC (Automatic Output Control) have refined the handling of loud input levels for improved loud sound quality and comfort. The TruSound stabilisers secure swift changes in compression attack and release times in changing listening environments while al-lowing predominantly long release times in stable listening situations.

With these unique TruSound features, Widex provides your clients with audibil-ity, intelligibility and comfort in communi-cation with others.

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ClearBand

In the music world, two-way speakers are the preferred solution for providing the best sound over the entire frequency range. By using two separate mem-branes, one can be dedicated to the low frequencies and one to the high frequen-cies. But two membranes take up more space than one, making it impractical for hearing aid design – until now.

Available in the mind330 m models, the ClearBand hi-fi two-way receiver incorporates two separate membranes in one small unit. This new technology combines an extended bandwidth with low distortion for superb sound quality across the entire frequency range.

Frequency response of our regular m and m-CB models.

With ClearBand, mind330 is the only hearing aid in the mid-range segment to have a bandwidth of over 10kHz, ensuring exceptional, transparent sound quality.

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Master program

Hearing aid users repeatedly tell us that ease and comfort are essential criteria for satisfaction. The mind330 master program adapts smoothly and automati-cally to the changing environments the users find themselves in - for carefree listening comfort.

The amplification rationale in mind330 is designed to ensure audibility of soft sounds, intelligibility of speech and comfort with loud sounds. The rationale is based on enhanced dynamic range compression and mind330 comprises 10 independent compression channels.

All the adaptive signal processing fea-tures in mind330 aim to tailor the sound instantly in any listening situation. The goal of this combination of non linear amplification and adaptive signal process-ing is ease and comfort in most listening environments.

The mind330 master program was designed with focus on the typical user’s desire to pass easily and comfortably through their days, enjoying soft environ-mental sounds, hearing speech in varied surroundings and feeling comfortable in loud noisy places.

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The master program is designed to provide the best possible overall performance in all environ-ments. Gain is adjusted automatically to make soft sounds audible, speech intelligible and loud sounds loud but not uncomfortable.

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ZenPeace_of_mind

The positive emotional and psychological effects of music are well documented. Inspired by this, Widex has developed the revolutionary Zen, the first ever in hearing aids to provide users with a specifically designed relaxation and tone program.

Zen has an in-built generator that plays random, non-repeated and infinite sounds - so there are no sudden changes in tonality or tempo and the sounds are not too distracting.

Users can choose between a range of different musical tones (called Zen Styles) in major and minor keys, and volume, tempo and pitch can be adjusted. To ensure that the tones are always audible, the Zen program takes both the user’s individual hearing loss and background noise into consideration.

The Zen program has also been proven to help in the management of the effects of stress.

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SmartSpeak

Widex helps to ease and simplify hearing aid operation with the innovative Smart-Speak.

SmartSpeak is a signalling mechanism that uses actual recorded speech to inform users of program mode, hearing aid and remote control activation and low battery power. The hearing aid takes background noise into account to deliver the message at the appropriate level. This gives the user added control of the diffe-rent options the hearing aid offers.

As an industry first, the mind series of hearing aids allows various parameters to be selected according to individual pref-erences in Compass, including the choice of male or female voice and a choice of 22 different languages.

Another option is SmartTone, where beep-tones indicate use of chosen hear-ing aid functions rather than the verbal message. This option would typically be selected for volume adjustment indica-tion.

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Precision fitting

The successful fitting of a hearing aid is crucial for both professional and user alike. Widex has long had a reputation for excellence in fitting and fitting proce-dures, in particular with Sensogram. The mindTM series takes precision in fitting a step further, offering in-situ RECD, a new and improved version of our logging function, Sound Diary II and an in-built performance monitor, ServiceTracker.

QuickFit

QuickFit is a fitting option that can be selected in Compass fitting software. Based on estimated fitting parameters, QuickFit is a fast way to obtain a basic fitting and make the most common fine tuning changes. This option is particularly useful when you wish to demonstrate the hearing aid sound for your client.

At any time during the QuickFit proce-dure, you can easily switch over to the more detailed, standard fitting.

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Colours and models

mind330 hearing aids are available in six colours. The colours, ranging from Jet Black to Tan Silk, give an elegant touch to the discreet design of the mind330.

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mind330 m3-m, mind330 m3-m-CB

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NanoCare™

Accessories

RC4 remote control

The RC4 remote control enables the user to switch off the sound without turning the hearing aid off. Sound can be simply muted by holding down the volume button.

RC4 also allows users to change listening programs, adjust volume and activate logging.

• Easy access to programs, volume control etc.

• Communication with visual indicator

LED visual indicator

The LED visual indicator, available in m3-19, displays programs in use as well as RC signal input.

• Visual indication on the HA displaying the actual program in use

• Useful for parents and the elderly

SCOLA™ FM system

mind330 is fully compatible with our SCOLA FM assis-tive listening device system, which gives both adults and children opportunities for hearing and understanding speech in noisy environ-ments.

NanoCare™

The new, revolutionary NanoCare™ super wax guard system from Widex provides ITE and CIC hearing aids with long-term resistance to earwax. Nano-Care prevents matter from permeating the opening of the receiver and safeguards the sound path.

This makes for enhanced performance, longer hear-ing aid life and increased user satisfaction.

mind330 features a range of accessories designed for simpler and more convenient use.

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Dual ISP - Listening features

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HD Locator • • • • •

TruSound compression system • • • • • •

Audibility Extender • • • • • •

Noise Reduction • • • • • •

Multidirectional Active Feedback Cancelling • • • • •

Active Feedback Cancelling •

Dual ISP - Awareness features

Zen fractal generator • • • • • •

DAI auto-detect • •

High definition program management • • • • • •

SmartSpeak speech message generator • • • • • •

SmartTone tone generator • • • • • •

Fitting features

Compass 4.7 • • • • • •

iP5 programmer • • • • • •

Sensogram • • • • • •

In-situ RECD measurements • • •

ServiceTracker • • • • • •

Sound Diary II • • • • • •

Ear-set options

Open-Instant • • •

Open-Custom • • •

Open-Classic • • •

Flex-Custom • • •

Flex-Classic • • • •

System accessories

RC4-I • • • • • •

RC4-2 • • • • • •

SCOLA FM system • •

LED visual indicator •

Other features

Telecoil • • •

Volume control (optional) • • •

Program button (optional) • •

Program button standard • • •

ClearBand receiver •

Battery Monitor/ EcoTech II • • • • • •

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Unique features Unique functions Unique benefits10 channels

and 10 bands

• 10 channels:

10 compressors working at the same time

• 10 frequency bands:

The frequency range is divided into 10

segments

• Ensures the precise amount of amplification

for all hearing losses

• Excellent sound quality and comfort

Dual ISP • New chip platform with high capacity

memory

• Based on the successful Widex ISP platform

• Centre of decision and knowledge sharing

• Unparalleled sound quality

• More consistent user satisfaction in more

listening situations

TruSound • Improved signal processing

• ClearBand receiver

• Loud sounds are comfortable and soft sounds

are audible

• Broader frequency response and clearer

sound quality

SmartSpeak • A verbal message generator that communi-

cates directly to the user – with a choice of 22

languages

• Takes the guesswork out of controlling hear-

ing aid functions

• Important feature for first-time users

Audibility Extender • For high frequency losses with dead regions • The hearing range is extended to include

high-pitched sounds transposed into a lower

frequency region

Zen • A tone and music program that plays random

harmonic tones

• Users can choose between a range of differ-

ent Zen styles

• Successful in helping users relax and manage

the effects of tinnitus