Phonak Ambra
Wireless technology has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. At Phonak, we have chosen to use this technology to create new solutions that truly enhance performance in the most challenging environments. The foundation is the unique ability to stream the full bandwidth audio signal between hearing instruments in real time. Phonak Ambra picks up where others leave off. The exclusive binaural features offer significant, measurable benefits where it counts: in extreme noise, when unable to face the speaker and on the phone.
SNR-Boost
The key innovation of UltraZoom is SNR-Boost.
SNR-Boost is a spatial noise canceller designed
specifically for directional applications. Traditionally,
regardless of microphone mode, the noise
cancellation algorithm is always applied in the same
conservative manner, based on temporal cues.
However, when in directional mode, the source of
interest is actually known, so a different approach
can be applied. SNR-Boost uses spatial cues to distinguish between speech from the front and
surrounding noise. With this clear distinction, noise
cancellation can be more appropriately applied to
further enhance the signal-to-noise ratio for speech
coming from the front.
StereoZoom - measurable benefits
StereoZoom employs exclusive wireless full
bandwidth audio streaming and sophisticated
binaural processing technologies to create a
bi-directional network of four microphones.
StereoZoom simultaneously streams the full audio
signal from one instrument to the other and
vice versa. The ipsilateral and contralateral signals
for each side are analyzed and processed in real
time to create a very highly focused beam which
effectively zooms in on a single voice.
DuePhone
DuoPhone is yet another benchmark binaural
feature demonstrating the outstanding capabilities
of our exclusive full-audio transmission. As soon
as the phone conversation starts, the signal is
streamed in real time to the other ear, so the caller's
voice is heard in both ears. The microphone of the
receiving instrument is attenuated so background
noise is reduced and SNR is significantly improved.
The phone can be used with confidence and
listening becomes enjoyable again.
