Marketplace 208ks.qxd 2/1/08 1:14 PM Page 48...
Transcript of Marketplace 208ks.qxd 2/1/08 1:14 PM Page 48...
48 hearingreview.com FEBRUARY 2008
‘08
AHAA
American Hearing Aid Associates offers its net-
work of over 2,000 independent hearing aid
professionals a virtual franchise without loss of
autonomy. AHAA services include customized
business/marketing plans plus owner/staff
training. AHAA’s “Strategic Solutions” services
help independent providers expand through
acquisition; services include prospecting and
funding. AHAA’s Web site AHAABizLink.com
gives members business reporting, marketing,
and practice-building solutions.
Circle 100 on Action Card
Audioscan
Audioscan® presents Viewport™—your win-
dow to hearing aid performance. Confirm
and demonstrate audibility, directionality,
noise reduction, and feedback suppression
in minutes and view the objective results
on one screen or printout. This is a free
software update for the Verifit. Visit
www.audioscan.com for a test drive.
Audioscan. Best Science. Best fit.
Circle 101 on Action Card
MarketplaceIn this section, HR presents a glimpse of the
various products and services out on the market today.
Marketplace_208ks.qxd 2/1/08 1:14 PM Page 48
50 hearingreview.com FEBRUARY 2008
ma
rke
tpla
ce ‘
08
Frye Electronics
Frye Electronics, a family-owned company,
has been building FONIX hearing aid
analyzers for more than 33 years. We
added audiometers to our line many
years ago. The FONIX FA-10 and FA-12
audiometers are reliable and practical.
Our FONIX NOAH Module and WinCHAP
database program fill the growing needs
of our users for computer-based operation
and record keeping.
Circle 103 on Action Card
Who said hearing aids had to be big, beige and boring?
brite,naturally different
Bernafon, LLC, Somerset, NJ 08873 Tollfree 888-941-4203 www.bernafon.com
Bernafon
Bernafon LLC is the US subsidiary of the
worldwide Bernafon group, a Swiss-based
manufacturer of innovative hearing
solutions, offering a product range from
high-end to entry-level hearing aids.
Circle 102 on Action Card
Flexible middle ear analysisMADSEN OTOflex provides a full range of diagnostic features in a compact and highly flexible unit. On the desk or in your pocket. It’s what you need – where you need it.
Contact your Otometrics representative for a demonstration today.
Please call 1-800-289-2150 or visitwww.otometrics.com
GN Otometrics
Otometrics is the world's leading
manufacturer of hearing and balance
instrumentation and software—innova-
tive concepts designed to help health
care professionals make the best possible
decisions. Our solutions range from
infant screening applications and
audiologic diagnostics, to balance
testing and hearing instrument fitting.
Circle 104 on Action Card
GN ReSound
dot™ by ReSound is the smallest hearing aid
on the market and offers more gain than
any other receiver-in-the-ear hearing
instrument. Its ergonomic design means it is
both visually appealing and the most
comfortable to wear. More real gain means
more patients can benefit. Available at three
price points with ReSound’s proprietary
technologies, dot ensures a hassle-free
experience for both patients and dispensers.
Circle 105 on Action Card
Marketplace_208ks.qxd 2/1/08 11:29 AM Page 50
52 hearingreview.com FEBRUARY 2008
ma
rke
tpla
ce ‘
08
Hansaton
Hansaton Hearing Systems is a 50-year-
old manufacturer of hearing instruments
with distribution in 70 countries. In
February 2006, Hansaton established its
US headquarters in Tampa, Fla, as part of
a major initiative to begin distribution in
the USA. Hansaton offers a complete line
of hearing instruments, including its
award-winning Leonardo, Soundmanager,
and Relaxx Hearing Systems.
Circle 107 on Action Card
Hal-Hen
Celebrating our 62nd year, Hal-Hen offers
convenient one-stop shopping to hearing
care, including: accessories, ALDs, impres-
sion materials, batteries, diagnostic equip-
ment, video/conventional otoscopes, ear-
lites, earmold supplies, tools, and cerumen
management products. If you’re attending
AAA, please stop by Booth 1810 for a
demonstration of Earigate, “A Revolution
in Ear Maintenance,” and our unique
Wireless Personal Communication system.
Circle 106 on Action Card
HELPCard
For the past 25 years, The HELPcard®
has been looking for ways to increase
your business by looking at your patients
a little differently. Patients with great
stability, but no credit history, should be
rewarded, not penalized. Contact The
HELPcard® today at (888) 750-6793 to
find out how increased approvals can
improve your sales outlook.
Circle 108 on Action Card
Interacoustics
Interacoustics designs and manufactures a
complete range of audiological equipment
from small portable screening devices to
powerful clinical instruments, including
audiometers, middle ear analyzers, and
balance testing equipment. Represented
worldwide wherever professional hearing
health care is practiced, Interacoustics
provides uniquely flexible and integrated
high-performance solutions to suit
every need.
Circle 109 on Action Card
Marketplace_208ks.qxd 2/1/08 11:30 AM Page 52
FEBRUARY 2008 hearingreview.com 53
Phonak
Phonak has applied invaluable input to
address the three key factors to maximum
client benefit: performance, control,
and connectivity. Exélia is a unique
combination of cutting-edge technology,
audiological expertise, and wireless
connectivity. Delivering unprecedented
hearing performance with easy access to
modern communication, Exélia offers its
wearers a "Full Life Experience.”
www.phonak.com
Simply thebest hearing system
Oticon
Oticon Inc introduces Epoq, the only
hearing aid with Spatial Sound. What we
call Spatial Sound, Epoq wearers simply
call the most realistic hearing they’ve
ever experienced—an improved ability to
sense depth, distance, and direction of
sounds. For experienced hearing aid
users, wearing Epoq has been shown to
represent a level of improvement compa-
rable to the difference experienced in
going from one to two hearing devices.
Circle 110 on Action Card
ma
rke
tpla
ce ‘
08
Circle 111 on Action Card
Marketplace_208ks.qxd 2/1/08 11:30 AM Page 53
54 hearingreview.com FEBRUARY 2008
Siemens
Siemens Hearing Instruments introduces the
NITRO 16 CIC designed for wearers with
severe hearing loss. NITRO 16 features
16-channel signal processing that automati-
cally adjusts to the wearer's listening
environment, Siemens SoundSmoothing™,
Advanced Speech and Noise Management,
as well as up to 70 dB of gain and a data-
logging feature that collects information on
hearing for faster, more precise fittings. Visit
www.usa.siemens.com/hearing for details.
Circle 113 on Action Card
Rayovac
Rayovac is the #1 choice of hearing care
professionals. By leading the industry in
product performance, technology
advancements, marketing programs, and
service, Rayovac has earned the trust of
professionals across the globe. Contact us
to find out more about how Rayovac is
committed to investing in your business.
Circle 112 on Action Card
DCU ScrollerThe DCU Scroller is a digital volume control with continuous rotation. This makes it suitable for advanced HI designs.
The unique features are:
movement. This makes it more discrete to operate and also eliminates the need for L/R versions
tactile feedback
For info call (952) 543-8300 www.sonion.com
Sonion
For more than 30 years, Sonion has been
a leading supplier of miniature compo-
nents, providing a complete line of
microphones, receivers, telecoils, volume
controls, trimmers, switches, combina-
tion units, programming systems, and
wax protection. This comprehensive
portfolio is a result of continuous
research and development, striving
toward smaller size, higher quality, and
better performance.
Circle 114 on Action Card
Unitron Hearing
Founded over 40 years ago, Unitron
Hearing, Plymouth, Minn, is committed to
bettering the lives of people with hearing
loss through the development and
manufacturing of high-quality hearing
instruments. Unitron Hearing US is an
ISO-registered, custom manufacturing
facility that pays close attention to each
individual order–from the shell lab,
through assembly, to final computerized
quality testing.
Circle 115 on Action Card
ma
rke
tpla
ce ‘
08
Circle 1 on Action Card >
Marketplace_208ks.qxd 2/1/08 11:30 AM Page 54
FEBRUARY 2008 hearingreview.com 59
Widex
Widex, Island City, NY, presents outstanding
Integrated Signal Processing (ISP) m-Series
micro hearing instruments that offer unique
features and significant benefits. The discreet
and popular m-series models include the pre-
mier Inteo-m with outstanding features like
the Audibility Extender; the high-level and
exceptionally smart Aikia-m; and the mid-
level and lower cost Flash-m. m-Series
models offer a superior combination of size
and performance.
Circle 119 on Action Card
Vivatone
The results are in. The positive patient
response to the Vivatone Receiver in the
Ear (RITE) hearing device has created a
revolution in the industry. NOW, with
increased fitting flexibility (7 models &
multiple RU fitting options), you can
bring those positive results to all your
patients. We’ll help, with accredited
training seminars, exceptional consumer
marketing, and enhanced customer sup-
port at every level. Join the revolution.
Circle 116 on Action Card
ma
rke
tpla
ce ‘
08
< Circle 1 on Action Card
Westone
Westone Laboratories Inc, Colorado
Springs, Colo, is a full service custom
earmold laboratory offering a complete
range of products, including: impression
materials, accessories, otoscopes, ear-
lites, tubing, test equipment accessories,
infection control, clinical equipment
supplies, hearing instrument care, bat-
teries, point of purchase, assistive lis-
tening devices, marketing materials,
custom HPDs, and musician’s monitors.
Circle 118 on Action Card
Vivosonic
Vivosonic Inc is a partner in clinical
efficiency through innovation. We have
overcome many obstacles that previously
prevented clinicians from testing children.
Our technology means that regardless of
the testing environment, results are now
attainable. Now there is a way to perform
these tests without sedation! Integrity™
elevating today's standard of care.
Circle 117 on Action Card
Marketplace_208ks.qxd 2/1/08 11:31 AM Page 59