Table 1B.
Feature capabilities activated for brand B research hearing aids, when fitting basic-feature and premium-feature devices. Settings are given for each of the three programs: ED=Everyday, LL=Look-and-Listen, SF=Speech-Finder.
| Feature | Premium B | Basic B | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ED | LL | SF | ED | LL | SF | |
| Directional microphone |
Automatic multi- channel adaptive |
Dedicated multi- channel fixed |
Dedicated multi- channel adaptive & front-null capable |
Automatic single- channel adaptive |
Dedicated single- channel fixed |
Dedicated fixed omni- directional |
| Pinna simulation |
Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Noise management |
Automatic adjustment. More steps |
Automatic adjustment. More steps |
Automatic adjustment. More steps |
Automatic adjustment. Fewer steps |
Automatic adjustment. Fewer steps |
Automatic adjustment. Fewer steps |
| Wind noise reduction |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Impulse noise reduction |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reverberation reduction |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Compression channels |
20 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Proprietary high-frequency processing |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Binaural wireless link |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Binaural data streaming |
No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Environmental adaptation |
More categories |
More categories |
More categories |
Fewer categories |
Fewer categories |
Fewer categories |
| Self-learning | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Feedback management |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |