introducing Passion™440high performance

minimum size

• The new high-end hearing aid from Widex is the best performing and smallest RIC solution with mind440 technology……

• - which means that Passion440 is an integrated mind440 hearing aid built into a Passion design

virtually invisible

virtually invisible

– Recognisable from mind440 technology and Passion design

– Utilisation of both Passion and mind440 sales promotion and training

– Easy communication to dispensers

– Learning curve can be re-used

2nd generation of Passion is built upon the Dual ISP platform exclusive to Widex

PA440 - a mind440 in a Passion housing, which means

KSP summary

Unique features Unique functions Unique benefits

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 • Loud sounds are comfortable and soft sounds are audible

Design • Smallest RIC solution with Dual ISP • Virtually invisible• Comfortable on the ear

SmartSpeak • A verbal message generator that communicates directly to the user with a choice of 22 languages

• Takes the guesswork out of controlling hearing aid functions• Important feature for first-time users

Zen • Zen with fractal tone generator • For users to unwind and relax

Colours • 14 incredible colours to choose from • To suit every style and taste

technology made simpledual ISP

• New and innovative platform

• Taken the success of ISP and added an extra layer

• The listening layer & the awareness layer

• For hearing, listening and coping in challenging environments

• Combines a listening focus with a focus on the user’s awareness

Seamless integration:

technology made simple

TruSound

• TruSound compression

• TruSound AOC

• TruSound stabilisers

• TruSound in details

technology made simple

Audibility Extender

Access to high frequency details:• Uses linear transposition

• Individually fitted through Compass

• Extends hearing range

• True harmonic transposition

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sound that soothes

Zen •Harmonic sound program•Based on fractal technology•Aims for relaxation or concentration

SmartSpeak• Communicates changes in status to the user• Actual recorded speech• Delivered with high sound quality• Male or female voices• Available in a wide variety of languages

Play sound

Play sound

Play sound

designed to reveal the details

• RIC sound features• 10 kHz

• Stable Sound Delivery

• Sound Harmony

RIC features in details

perfection in the details

EcoTech• Passion is built on a size 10 battery.

• EcoTech constantly optimises power usage, so power is only drawn when functions are in use.

- allowing up to 125 hours of battery life!

NanoCareTM waxguard• Effectively protects the receiver for months

Nano-coated microphone grids• Effectively protects the microphones

The thin earwire of Passion440 gives adiscreet and almost invisible connectionbetween the hearing aid and receiver.

Placing the receiver in the ear minimisesthe size of the hearing aid.

Customising the ear-tipYou can tailor the anchor individually withdifferent types of loops or a flat anchor.

With Passion440 you can customise thedesign of your hearing aid, from the topshell colour to the microphone grids.

a vision for hearingdesign

a vision for hearingcolours

a vision for hearingRC4

RC4- 1 Basic• Binaural control• Up to three programs• Program switch• Volume adjust• Event log

RC4-2 Fully featured• Separate left/right adjustment• Up to five programs• SmartToggle Zen+ • Program switch• Volume adjust• Event log• Mute• Optional timer function (1hr)

• Straightforward and easy to use• RC4 matching video in Compass • Three great colours and two models

freedom to perform

• Fitting features

QuickFit flow

Sound diary II

highlights

Widex RIC features• 10 kHz bandwidth• Stable Sound delivery• Sound Harmony• Flex/open fitting• Instant/Custom receiver ear-tip

Dual ISP – Awareness features • Zen fractal generator• High definition program management• SmartSpeak speech message generator• SmartTone tone generator• SmartToogle feature Zen+

Dual ISP - Listening features • 15 channels• HD Locator• TruSound compression system• Audibility Extender• Speech Enhancer• Noise Reduction• MD Active Feedback Cancelling