Phonak Sphere™ AI: Speech Isolation in "Acoustic Reality"
Hearing in noise isn't just a volume problem; it’s a processing problem. We specialize in the Phonak Sphere™ AI, the first hearing instrument with a dedicated Deep Neural Network (DNN) chip.
While standard hearing aids struggle to keep up in noisy environments like a busy restaurant, the Sphere’s dedicated AI chip physically separates speech from background noise in real-time. This provides a massive 10dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio, giving your brain the clarity it needs to engage in conversation without the 'listening fatigue' common with older technology
The "Flashlight" Effect: Beamforming Microphones
In a noisy restaurant, you don't want to hear the whole room, you just want to hear the person across from you. Our directional microphones work like a flashlight in a dark room; they create a narrow beam of focus that "illuminates" the speech you want to hear while leaving the background noise in the dark. This allows you to follow the conversation effortlessly, even in the loudest environments.
Precision Custom-Molded Solutions
AI technology is only as effective as its physical connection to your ear. I specialize in custom-scanned RIC (Receiver-In-Canal) earmolds. Unlike generic "off-the-shelf" domes that can leak sound and cause feedback, a custom-molded solution ensures the processed audio is delivered accurately and comfortably with a perfect acoustic seal.
Clinical Verification: Real-Ear Measurement (REM)
The most common reason hearing aids fail is "under-fitting." Without Real-Ear Measurements, a practitioner is essentially guessing how much sound is reaching your eardrum. Using our mobile MedRx Avant ARC system, we measure the output of your hearing aids while they are in your ears. This ensures the AI technology is tuned exactly to your prescriptive needs, guaranteeing clinical accuracy and maximum speech clarity.
Ready to Hear the Difference in the Okanagan?
Technology is only half the battle. The other half is the 30 years of clinical experience I bring to your home to ensure that technology actually works for your lifestyle. Throughout the Okanagan, I provide clinical hearing care that comes to you.
