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Advanta™ is Gennum's first product on the Voyageur™ platform with ADRO™ technology from Dynamic Hearing. ADRO™ is a high-end alternative to standard compression schemes used in hearing aids, and employs fuzzy logic and an adaptive algorithm to optimize the hearing aid signal so that sounds remain within the dynamic range of the listener. Fitted with in-situ measures, ADRO™ separates the audio signal into 32 independent channels, providing users with an extremely clear and natural sounding output.

Advanta™ comes equipped with a number of advanced high-end features that are easily deployed. Advanta's adaptive directional microphone (ADM) technology enhances the listener's experience due to its continuous and automatic adjustment of the microphone settings based on the environment. Combining the signals from two omni-directional microphones allows unwanted noise to be rejected while an adjustable threshold criterion allows the system to automatically change to an omni-directional response when in quiet. The ADM features a flat frequency response, is easily configured for different microphone placements, and each is calibrated to match multiple microphones.

The advanced feedback canceller provides increased maximum stable gain unlike other feedback reduction strategies. Additionally, it features rapid adjustment for dynamic feedback situations.

Other configurable options on Advanta™ include: fixed directional microphone, internal noise reduction with user programmable settings, adjustable volume control range, direct audio input, telecoil input, calibration and test modes supporting standard IEC/ANSI procedures, adjustable input selection and a number of listening programs (3 if using Configure, up to 4 if using ADROCOM).


Advanced Algorithms
  • ADRO Amplification strategy
  • Adaptive Directional Microphone
  • Adaptive Feedback Canceller
   
   
Acoustic Performance
  • 8 kHz Bandwidth
  • › 95 dB dynamic range
  • › 93 dB output dynamic range
  • Low noise
  • Frequency response shaping
   
   
Advanced signal processing
  • Minimum 20 bit end-to-end audio path
  • 2 A/D converters with HRX Headroom Extension
  • 4 versatile inputs
  • 32 channel ADRO processing with Fuzzy Logic
  • Configurable VC range
   
   
SDA communication
  • Advanced communication strategy ensuring fast programming without compromising configuration versatility
   
   
Hardware
  • Implemented on the industry-leading Voyageur™™ platform
  • 0.215 x 0.124 x 0.065 in (5.46 x 3.15 x 1.65 mm)
   
   
Fast time-to-market
  • ADROCOM software allows for rapid integration into existing fitting software
  • Optional Configure turn-key fitting software
   
   
Manufacturing Ease
  • Reflowable thinSTAX™
  • Compact size enabling CIC applications
  • All pads located on the perimeter of the hybrid for easy inspection (no center pads)

* ADRO™ and Configure™ are trademarks of Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd.
   
 
     
 
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