Phonak Audeo Q30 (Q312) Hearing Aid

In 2013 the Audeo Q30 was launched by Phonak and is their fourth (essential) level of RIC (Receiver In Canal) hearing aids. It has now replaced the previous Audeo S1. The ‘Q’ is Phonaks new Quest sound processing chip technology. This gives you even faster sound processing and better sound quality with the new Binaural VoiceStream features The Audeo Q30 is available in three style options and offers a choice of traditional and vibrant colours Audeo Q-312 –This is a more cosmetic looking hearing aid and incorporates wireless capability and a Tinnitus Balance Sound Generator Audeo Q-312T – This is a slightly larger hearing aid which offers wireless compatibility, the new Tinnitus Balance Sound Generator and Telecoil option. Audeo Q-10 – A sleek designed non-wireless hearing aid that has the Tinnitus Balance Sound Generator New Features The Audeo Q 30 has many of the features from the previous Audeo S 1 and also new Binaural VoiceStream ones. This allows your hearing aids to communicate and work together to further improve your hearing. Tinnitus Balance Sound Generator – Using different sounds, this feature helps with managing the annoying symptoms of tinnitus. It also incorporates the new Tinnitus Balance App which is compatible with Apple and Android devices to give access to even more sound options. Acclimatisation Manager – This automatically alters the amplification levels of your hearing aids and also allows for manual adjustment. Other features include 8 Channels – The channels on your hearing aids will process a range of different frequencies so the more channels there are, the more specifically it can be programmed for your individual hearing loss. Ultrazoom– A Binaural microphone application which is designed to improve speech capture and noise cancellation. Whistleblock – This helps to get rid of irritating feedback sounds that may occur. Soundrecover – This feature helps to improve your ability to hear the higher frequency sounds. Noiseblock – This helps to eliminate any unwanted background noise. The Audeo Q30 has wireless capable options so can be paired with Phonak’s range of accessories. Accessories include Phonak Compilot – Streamer worn around the neck Phonak TV Link S – Tv transmitter/compilot charger Phonak Mypilot – One touch display screen remote control Phonak PilotOne – Basic remote control Due to the small size of the aid and fitting the aid requires fairly good dexterity therefore receiving 2 thumbs up